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Recommend a comfortable neck or sling strap for EM-10
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AndyW17
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+1 for the OpTech system. Allows speedy swap between their wrist strap and sling strap. I have connectors on several different cameras. Click and go!
Call me old-fashioned...or paranoid...but I can't get comfortable with sling straps that attach via the tripod mount.
Call me old-fashioned...or paranoid...but I can't get comfortable with sling straps that attach via the tripod mount.
gteague
Senior Member
the dsptch system uses the op/tech style buckles, so you can mix and match. and evidently you can turn the dsptch strap into a sling although i can find no instructions for doing so.
and op/tech has their own sling which uses their connector and not the tripod socket, but i wouldn't trust it with anything heavier than a compact camera.
i don't like the tripod connector on the blackrapid which i think is overkill for anything lighter than a full frame/large lens combo. i got a joby one last week which is just right for my m43 system, but it too uses the tripod socket although, like the black rapid, you can use a tripod plate for quick disconnects if that's the issue.
i'm of the same opinion that attaching via the tripod socket makes me uncomfortable, and i'm constantly checking the tightness.
/guy
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sinkas
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gteague
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sinkas wrote:
here's my very favorite op/tech bundle--a strap, a wrist strap, and a thumb strap (with skulls--perfect for halloween!) which can all be interchanged. the problem is their lightweight construction and i wouldn't trust any of these items with anything much heavier than a small, light m43 body with a small, light lens.
btw, the thumb cuff is surprisingly useful for the rx100 and similar-sized cameras.
http://amzn.to/10CpOH4
/guy
same config here for my rx100. see below for a 3rd option ...
here's my very favorite op/tech bundle--a strap, a wrist strap, and a thumb strap (with skulls--perfect for halloween!) which can all be interchanged. the problem is their lightweight construction and i wouldn't trust any of these items with anything much heavier than a small, light m43 body with a small, light lens.
btw, the thumb cuff is surprisingly useful for the rx100 and similar-sized cameras.
http://amzn.to/10CpOH4
/guy
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Re. the weight issue: don't forget that OpTech attachments come in two sizes. I like the larger size for everything except my small P&S.
I use Peak Design Leash and Cuff as well https://peakdesignltd.com. I switch between them depending on what I'm carrying at the time. Great design and good quality.
letsgofishing
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Bought 1 of these a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it.
Light, comfortable, simple design and cheaper than Black Rapid....
Light, comfortable, simple design and cheaper than Black Rapid....
gteague
Senior Member
I use a combination of Op/Tech connectors and extensions to create a long strap/neck strap/wrist strap simply by adding or removing sections of the "creation". Works for me. I also do business with Strapworks and purchase webbing in various sizes and lengths. They also have plastic and metal hardware. It is pretty easy to create a strap to your own specifications.
After all the other responses, this may come as an afterthought.
Sling straps and wrist straps are not mutually exclusive: In my ThinkTankPhoto MirrorlessMover 30i are an E-M1 with a Gordy sling strap + a midrange zoom and a second body (E-M1 or E-M5) with a Gordy wrist strap + a longish zoom. Sometimes a wide zoom or fast prime in the bag just in case.
In use, the camera on the sling strap stays across my chest for more frequent use and when I need the long zoom, it goes on my wrist and the midrange just dangles on my hip or in the camera bag. This two body arrangement allows for rapid access to either zoom, avoiding lens changing and its inherent delays and hazards. When the loose lens(es) in the bag are needed, the swap is done using some kind of stable support surface rather than on the go, if at all possible.
Elliott_U
Sling straps and wrist straps are not mutually exclusive: In my ThinkTankPhoto MirrorlessMover 30i are an E-M1 with a Gordy sling strap + a midrange zoom and a second body (E-M1 or E-M5) with a Gordy wrist strap + a longish zoom. Sometimes a wide zoom or fast prime in the bag just in case.
In use, the camera on the sling strap stays across my chest for more frequent use and when I need the long zoom, it goes on my wrist and the midrange just dangles on my hip or in the camera bag. This two body arrangement allows for rapid access to either zoom, avoiding lens changing and its inherent delays and hazards. When the loose lens(es) in the bag are needed, the swap is done using some kind of stable support surface rather than on the go, if at all possible.
Elliott_U
I went for the Cub & Co Russet Shooter.
All leather and quite comfy around the neck.
I kinda went for more for looks over comfort and have no complaints in either area. Dark coffee neck pad and brown strap looks great on my black E-M1. Longest period worn in one session so far has been around 5 hours and no probs.
One change I would make is to get custom length, maybe 4" longer. I'm 6' tall and find (for me) it sits a tad high on my chest at Standard 38" length.
Rgds
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All leather and quite comfy around the neck.
I kinda went for more for looks over comfort and have no complaints in either area. Dark coffee neck pad and brown strap looks great on my black E-M1. Longest period worn in one session so far has been around 5 hours and no probs.
One change I would make is to get custom length, maybe 4" longer. I'm 6' tall and find (for me) it sits a tad high on my chest at Standard 38" length.
Rgds
All that I see in this thread are straps that are too stiff, too wide, have too many parts or a lot of cushioning. Over the top for small cameras like the Fuji X100 series. You can't easily put your camera in a bag with such a strap. The strap often gets in your way. You can't wrap it around your hand without it getting in front of the lens. It needs to be strong, but thin and supple. Something like the shoulder strap on the LowePro Rezo 10. Now that is a nice material. It might make a great little strap.
I'm currently using the leather neck strap that came with the Limited Edition kit. However, I'm not entirely happy and will probably change to the Op/Tech system that is fitted to most of my other cameras. This system allows me to change quickly from wrist strap to sling using the plastic snap coupler.
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SLR Wrist Strap
OP//TECH USA’s SLR Wrist Strap offers a convenient and comfortable alternative to wearing a camera around the neck. It attaches to the camera with our unique Uni-Loop System Connector (included with strap), which gives it added versatility to quickly change from one style of OP//TECH USA to...
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