I'm struggling to find a good neck strap for my G7x Mark II

When I had the G15, I used the Op-Tech QD mini loop system so that I could swap quickly between a neck strap and a wrist strap. They have to 2 sizes of loops, either of which would probably fit the G7x Mark II. I just switched to the G7x II and because I rarely used the neck strap, I decided to go with the OEM strap that came with the Mark II. It is unassuming but sufficient for the task.

Not an easy fit, but on a G7X II, it is possible to use Peak Design anchors : just use a sewing thread to guide/force the anchors into the small side holes. Then you can use a leach a cuff of they new anchor links that can be used to adapt your prefered strap.

You may also buy cheap triangles or rings and adapt whatever you want, but you won't have the easy to remove/change feature.

1.5 mm Op/Tech Mini QD Loop on right

In the above photo, you can see the OEM wrist strap on the left side and the 1.5 mm Op/Tech Mini QD Loop on the right. While a little tight, the 1.5 mm Loop fits in the strap post. It took me about 10 to 15 seconds to get it through the post. The Op/Tech Mini QD Loops also come in a 1.0 mm size, which is probably what the OEM strap uses. As you can see from the picture, you could attach any standard webbed nylon strap to the female clip on the far right and then just snap it onto the male loop attached to the camera. They come with 4 mini loops, so you can attach one to each strap post on two different cameras. It makes swapping between a neck strap and a wrist strap a several second operation. As mentioned in my earlier post, I eventually started using only a wrist wrap, so I took off one of the mini loops on my g15. Since I'm only using the wrist strap on my G7X II, the mini loop is for illustration only.

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Curtis

chj001 said:

1.5 mm Op/Tech Mini QD Loop on right

In the above photo, you can see the OEM wrist strap on the left side and the 1.5 mm Op/Tech Mini QD Loop on the right. While a little tight, the 1.5 mm Loop fits in the strap post. It took me about 10 to 15 seconds to get it through the post. The Op/Tech Mini QD Loops also come in a 1.0 mm size, which is probably what the OEM strap uses. As you can see from the picture, you could attach any standard webbed nylon strap to the female clip on the far right and then just snap it onto the male loop attached to the camera. They come with 4 mini loops, so you can attach one to each strap post on two different cameras. It makes swapping between a neck strap and a wrist strap a several second operation. As mentioned in my earlier post, I eventually started using only a wrist wrap, so I took off one of the mini loops on my g15. Since I'm only using the wrist strap on my G7X II, the mini loop is for illustration only.

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I use the same OP/Tech connectors on my RX100. They work great.

Yes, they do work great, whether you want to swap out straps like I used to do on my G15, or just remove the strap to get it out of the way when using a tripod, or if you have a strap that won't fit onto the strap post. And they're only $5.95 for a set of 4 on Amazon.

Hi

believe it or not I spent ages researching the ideal strap against my requirements. I wanted a strap that felt secure when I had it on my shoulder but I wanted to be able to keep my camera from bouncing all over the place during activity. I came across these straps and purchased the pro version.


Hope this helps

Terry

I hava a peakdesign Leach camera strap for my G3X
and an Optech bin-op-strap QD
Love both but the feel of the PD leach is just better.

This is what I'll be doing! Thanks Curtis

I use a neck cord for my smaller cameras. You can often find these in the older independent camera shops. I've made my own for a while now using softer round shoe laces for the main portions, and braided nylon fishing line for the end loop to attach to the camera. It will take a little creativity to connect the two pieces.

My limit for the camera was my G12 (14.6 oz.). Anything heavier needs a 2 point attachment neck strap.

I've also found that the lugs on many cameras are too small to easily attach my lanyards or commercial wrist straps. For those, I use a loop of sewing thread, looped through the end of the strap to pull the end of the strap through the hole.

It's definitely an area that needs some extra thought by the manufacturers.

By the way, I have a G7X II and I do use it with a neck cord; although it did take more effort than it should have to attach it to the right hand lug.

I think you'll be quite happy with the Op/Tech system. While I don't have any suggestions for a good neck strap, I do have a recommendation for a nice case. I just got the Canon DCC 1880 case pictured below. The g7x Mark II fits nicely. The case has a retro look, has a nice feel to it, comes with a strap, and has a belt loop on the back, which I have personally tested. Unlike most of the retro looking cases I have seen that attached to the camera via the tripod mount, this case does not attach to the camera. The camera merely slides in and you close the lid, which has snaps. If you have the case attached to your belt, you can get the camera out in the matter of a second or two.









It seems to be available mostly in Europe. I bought mine from a British outfit that shipped to the US.

One caveat---it has room for just the camera and nothing else. No room for spare batteries or SD cards.

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Curtis

I use a Lance Camera strap on my Panasonic G5. Love it! I think it would work great for this camera. http://lancecamerastraps.com/