Neoprene Camera Straps On Ebay: Any Good?

Kirika · 8th June 2009

I note that ebay's full of neoprene straps that look remarkably like the Matin neoprene straps. I'm wondering whether the straps out there are any good. Has anyone actually bought and tried one out? Thanks!

wrx_sti_22b · 9th June 2009

Originally Posted by Kirika

I note that ebay's full of neoprene straps that look remarkably like the Matin neoprene straps. I'm wondering whether the straps out there are any good. Has anyone actually bought and tried one out? Thanks!

they are matin, if the ad says so. Cost around $26. Good. durable. I'm still using my first from a few yrs ago, maybe 5 yrs ago. & it doesn't stink, i mean it doesn't absorb sweat & stinks.

Kirika · 9th June 2009

Indeed the Matin straps appear to be well made. I have one, too. However, I saw this:
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Neoprene-Neck...3%3A1|294%3A50

It looks almost exactly like my Matin strap except for the lack of the logo. There are other versions out there if you search for "neoprene strap" on ebay.

Kirika · 9th June 2009

Just to clarify, I know that they're not Matin and are likely knockoffs. I'm just wondering if the knockoffs are any good. Otherwise I'd stick with Matin

grainpixel · 9th June 2009

just like to share that matin straps are selling in HK at S$15 (curve) and S$12.30 for (straight).
So, if you have friends visiting HK...good time to ask them to buy 2, and keep 1 for spare.

redmonsoon · 9th June 2009

Originally Posted by wrx_sti_22b

they are matin, if the ad says so. Cost around $26. Good. durable. I'm still using my first from a few yrs ago, maybe 5 yrs ago. & it doesn't stink, i mean it doesn't absorb sweat & stinks.

Doesnt absorb sweat? Mine sure gets wet leh...
So after a shoot, I always closes the bag but leave the strap dangling outside to air dry as I go home;dry after a while.

Kirika · 9th June 2009

Yanou, they've got Matins on ebay going for around $16. Unfortunately, the $16 ones have Canon and Nikon wordings...and well...I don't like my strap to go around advertizing the camera's brand. Bleh.

8th June 2009	#1
Kirika Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 721	Neoprene Camera Straps On Ebay: Any Good? I note that ebay's full of neoprene straps that look remarkably like the Matin neoprene straps. I'm wondering whether the straps out there are any good. Has anyone actually bought and tried one out? Thanks!

9th June 2009	#3
Kirika Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 721	Re: Neoprene Camera Straps On Ebay: Any Good? Indeed the Matin straps appear to be well made. I have one, too. However, I saw this: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Neoprene-Neck...3%3A1\|294%3A50 It looks almost exactly like my Matin strap except for the lack of the logo. There are other versions out there if you search for "neoprene strap" on ebay.

9th June 2009	#4
Kirika Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 721	Re: Neoprene Camera Straps On Ebay: Any Good? Just to clarify, I know that they're not Matin and are likely knockoffs. I'm just wondering if the knockoffs are any good. Otherwise I'd stick with Matin

9th June 2009	#5
grainpixel Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 529	Re: Neoprene Camera Straps On Ebay: Any Good? just like to share that matin straps are selling in HK at S$15 (curve) and S$12.30 for (straight). So, if you have friends visiting HK...good time to ask them to buy 2, and keep 1 for spare.

9th June 2009	#7
Kirika Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 721	Re: Neoprene Camera Straps On Ebay: Any Good? Yanou, they've got Matins on ebay going for around $16. Unfortunately, the $16 ones have Canon and Nikon wordings...and well...I don't like my strap to go around advertizing the camera's brand. Bleh.