Good neck strap for the 1DMkII?

[joheru]

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

 

[Frank from AZ]

Try the Optech pro models.

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
Frank from Phoenix
Pentax *ist D, Canon MkII (paid & waiting.....)

 

[Teski]

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
Frank from Phoenix
Pentax *ist D, Canon MkII (paid & waiting.....)

 

[Ray Amos]

The Op/Tech Pro Loop seems to be the neck strap of choice amoung most photographers. I have one on my 1D Mk2 and my 1v. They are comfortable, light weight, sturdy, reliable and relitively inexpensive. It comes in a variety of colors. Is carried by most camera stores.

Ray Amos -
1D Mk2, 1v and EF lenses from 17-500mm.

 

[framus]

upstrap is worth a look:
http://www.upstrap.com/
-framus

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

 

[joheru]

Thanks for the input all. I will probably go for the Optech Pro. Lots of data on their web site and at B&H.

I am reduced to ordering accessories for my MkII while you guys are getting to play with it. Not fair.

Thanks

• John

 

[the_nole]

don't worry dude, i'm in the same boat. and Isaac isn't on this one.

 

[Rich A]

http://www.optechusa.com/straps.htm#STRAPS

link for optechusa

Rich

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
Thanks

Rich

 

[Tim Chong]

Best!
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[Joo]

The one I use is...

http://www.optechusa.com/profess.htm#PRO%20STRAPS

Joo

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
Frank from Phoenix
Pentax *ist D, Canon MkII (paid & waiting.....)

--

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[Chris B.]

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

 

[David (r00t)]

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
David

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My side job:
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[domc]

The Quick Disconnects on the Optech worries me though... It is like a disaster waiting to happen.

http://www.optechusa.com/profess.htm#PRO%20STRAPS

Joo

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
Frank from Phoenix
Pentax *ist D, Canon MkII (paid & waiting.....)

--

• Maybe one day I'll take a decent picture. In the meantime, I'll

blame the equipment.



http://www.singularlight.com/
http://www.daehwang.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dcphotogs/

 

[Barry Anderson]

http://www.optechusa.com/profess.htm#PRO%20STRAPS

Joo

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
Frank from Phoenix
Pentax *ist D, Canon MkII (paid & waiting.....)

--

• Maybe one day I'll take a decent picture. In the meantime, I'll

blame the equipment.



http://www.singularlight.com/
http://www.daehwang.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dcphotogs/

--
Barry in Frederick, Md.

 

[Teski]

You'd see a ton of complaints from people here and on other forums. It's probably one of the most popular straps.

Teski

http://www.optechusa.com/profess.htm#PRO%20STRAPS

Joo

I am still waiting for my 1DmkII, but already can tell that the
standard Canon strap is probably too narrow to be comfortable with
a 24-70L or 70-200L attached, especially with a 550EX. Anyone got
a good idea for a better, wider, more padded strap to buy for this
baby. I have already ordered the hand strap.

Thanks

-John

--
Frank from Phoenix
Pentax *ist D, Canon MkII (paid & waiting.....)

--

• Maybe one day I'll take a decent picture. In the meantime, I'll

blame the equipment.



http://www.singularlight.com/
http://www.daehwang.com/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dcphotogs/

 

[gnuyork]

I think it is tamrac...padded with a sued material on the outside...it alos has the "quick connect." I have never had a problem with it coming unconnected and it is very comfortable.

 

[gnuyork]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=53515&is=REG

it's not too expensive. I bought mine over 5 years ago - can't remember what I payed for it.

 

[Frank from AZ]

Spoken by someone who hasn't used them:

The Quick Disconnects on the Optech worries me though... It is like
a disaster waiting to happen.
--

Frank from Phoenix
Pentax *ist D, Canon MkII (paid & waiting.....)

 

[Wilbert Chan]

Best!
--
Gallery: http://www.oeyvind.org/gallery/
PBASE: http://www.pbase.com/oeyvind/

Check here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=77681&is=REG

Regards,
Wilbert Chan

 

[mikeLang]

The Op/Tech Pro Loop seems to be the neck strap of choice amoung
most photographers. I have one on my 1D Mk2 and my 1v. They are
comfortable, light weight, sturdy, reliable and relitively
inexpensive. It comes in a variety of colors. Is carried by most
camera stores.

Ray Amos -
1D Mk2, 1v and EF lenses from 17-500mm.

Can the Optech Pro loop neck strap be installed together with the E1 handstrap?

-Mike-