Best Neck Strap for SLR/DSLR

[20Babies]

Hi guys,

I find that the original neck strap for my SLR and DSLR is not comfortable.
Keen to know what is your favourite neck strap and where to get it, if cost is not an issue....

[FilterFunk]

using an Optech neckstrap, distributes the weight better than the stock neckstrap.
IIRC cost around $30

[ortega]

normally i do without the neck strap

if i do have one it will be an optech strap

http://optechusa.com/

[cantaresg]

Agreed. Get a optech strap. It is much more comfortable than the original strap.

[Sydney2K]

Optech... excellent strap distributes the camera weight very well. Cathay Photo sells them. Not sure where else. Cost about $29 or so.

[koshinki]

any one can tell whr got sale the optech strap in singapore?


thanks

[S11loop]

cathay photo @ peninsula plaza

[FilterFunk]

i got mine from MS color..

[thingie]

saw someone getting it from j3:16

think ard $29?

[calebk]

Originally Posted by thingie saw someone getting it from j3:16 think ard $29?

Got mine for around that price at John 3:16. I can't remember the exact price. The cool thing about this product is it allows you to remove the neckstrap portion and you can buckle the two ends together and use it as a shorter hand-strap.

I don't know if you understand what I'm saying, but I'm sure existing users do. Haha.

[hongjone]

Originally Posted by calebk The cool thing about this product is it allows you to remove the neckstrap portion and you can buckle the two ends together and use it as a shorter hand-strap.

Side track bit bit. Do you think the buckles will give way easily or not? I have it, and occasionally will worry when I carry it.

Other than that, it's great. Very comfortable.

[FilterFunk]

based on my experience, no? it didnt give way, at least for my scenario.
tested setup was 30D+grip+580ex+70-200 2.8

[roger8]

Try a Domke neckstrap, only available overseas by order.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by hongjone Side track bit bit. Do you think the buckles will give way easily or not? I have it, and occasionally will worry when I carry it. Other than that, it's great. Very comfortable.

has never given way before, with a 70-200 f/2.8 IS mounted on a 30D, with a 580EX Speedlite. Also has been used with the Sigma 100-300 f/4, a 30D, and a 580EX.

[digisnap]

Originally Posted by hongjone Side track bit bit. Do you think the buckles will give way easily or not? I have it, and occasionally will worry when I carry it. Other than that, it's great. Very comfortable.

Don't think it will give way.. the workmanship looks great. Been using it for a year now...

The good thing about the buckles is after using the strap and putting sweat all over it, you can remove the wet strap before putting your cam into the dry box.. very important to avoid fungus. Note that there some fake Op/Tech straps around. These straps have the buckle but they cannot be joined together as a small hand strap. Better get the original..

[hongjone]

That's so good to know, that it's tough. Thanks.

Opstech

[Triple3]

I got the Optech Pro loop strap from MS Color at $28 incl gst yesterday. Thanks to TS and all who recommended.

[Denosha]

Same experience here. The Optech strap is a real workhorse. No probs with the buckle. Had a 20D+grip+2 batts+580EX+stroboframe Press-T+70-200 F2.8 L IS hanging on the strap for many hours while moving around/standing during my last assignment. Heaviest thing I've had hang from that strap would be my 20D+grip+2 batts+580ex+Sigma 50-500+attached monopod (obviously i only did this for a while since it's really heavy to have this hang from your neck).

[smtan24]

Get Matin neck straps. I have Optech but prefer Matin. You can purchase Matin neck straps from:

http://www.perlyinc.com/

[bovine]

Originally Posted by smtan24 Get Matin neck straps. I have Optech but prefer Matin. You can purchase Matin neck straps from: http://www.perlyinc.com/

May i ask which is better? matin classic strap or joint strap? Thanks!