Oly v Panny straps

Metal on metal, with time it could grind the contacts and damage either/both end. Obviously the camera strap eyelet could be the weaker link.

And a metal surface might also scratch the camera body easier on daily uses.

If I must use it I would wrap a piece of plastic surround the hook to reduce the grinding, also could reduce potential scratching to the body.

As a matter of fact, besides the PD similar design quick release connectors, I use plastic carabinar (which are rated for 2Kg, good enough for my gear) having a short link made from 550 paracord. This can make sure minimal damage to the strap eyelet.

My 2 cents.

I only have Panasonic bodies: GM1 to G9. The original straps are OK, albeit broader than they need to be and of fixed length. The PD Leash is light, flexible and easily adjustable. I did buy one of the heavier and wider PD straps, thinking it would be better for G9+100-400mm, but found it too stiff and difficult to adjust, probably better suited to a traditional FF SLR with big lens. Any hoo - the leash is much easier to use and wraps around the lens barrel for easy stowage. Also, using the clip buttons, the strap can be quickly detached and swapped for a wrist strap. I use on G9/G80/GX80.

I never use the strap that comes with the camera.

I use a Peak Design neckstrap or wrist strap or nothing at all.

alcelc wrote:

Metal on metal, with time it could grind the contacts and damage either/both end. Obviously the camera strap eyelet could be the weaker link.

And a metal surface might also scratch the camera body easier on daily uses.

If I must use it I would wrap a piece of plastic surround the hook to reduce the grinding, also could reduce potential scratching to the body.

As a matter of fact, besides the PD similar design quick release connectors, I use plastic carabinar (which are rated for 2Kg, good enough for my gear) having a short link made from 550 paracord. This can make sure minimal damage to the strap eyelet.

My 2 cents.

I have clips like those above but without the turnbuckle. The metal ones mayhave tarnished my 5.2 a bit but IDC. No effect whatsoever on the plastic 5.3

Either way, a far more economical solution than Peak Design.

Olympus has an excellent leather strap which you can buy.  It has the word Olympus stamped on it but it is not very visible.  The strap is pebble like leather on the outside and kind of suede on the inside.  It fold very easily too.

Bassam Guy wrote:

Fast, easy, cheap

The clips don't look very reliable, seem a bit large, and will likely scratch the body in the lug area.  I don't think it's a good set up.  Cheap, yes.

Bassam Guy wrote:

Fast, easy, cheap

No to metal turnbuckles.   👎.    They scratch.

Amazing that such a simple question can garner so many methods of holding a camera.