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Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?

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dedede Junior Member • Posts: 32
Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?
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I wanted to see if anyone has had experience using this Op/Tech Mirrorless sling with an M6 ii:

Amazon.com : OP/TECH USA 1601512 Mirrorless Sling (Black) : Electronics

Mirrorless Sling - Neoprene Camera Shoulder Sling | OP/TECH USA (optechusa.com)

I’m looking for a sling strap that is compact, but also comfortable. My heaviest lens is the EF-M 32mm, so the total weight is less than the 2.5 lb maximum for this sling.

The reviews are mostly positive but mixed, with some negative comments about the thinness of the strap and the design.

(There’s also a version for a heavier camera:

Amazon.com : OP/TECH USA Super Classic Sling Strap for Mirrorless and SLR Cameras, Black : Electronics )

Has anyone tried out either one?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Canon EOS M6 II
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MAC Forum Pro • Posts: 18,487
Re: Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?
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Re: Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?
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Re: Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?

MAC wrote:

Amazon.com : OP/TECH USA Super Classic Strap - UNI Loop - Padded Neoprene Neck Strap with Control-Stretch System and Quick Disconnects (Black) : Photographic Equipment Bag Straps : Electronics

I love mine

+1 I’ve used their (classic) straps too for years, and love them. The neoprene really absorbs shock nicely.

I haven’t tried the sling style though. I wouldn’t worry too much about the construction, as your setup is very light.

R2

ps. I should mention that you should be VERY careful how tightly you attach anything to any of the M Series tripod mounts.  The bottom plate can get crushed.

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dan the man p Senior Member • Posts: 1,201
Re: Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?
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dedede wrote:

I wanted to see if anyone has had experience using this Op/Tech Mirrorless sling with an M6 ii:

Amazon.com : OP/TECH USA 1601512 Mirrorless Sling (Black) : Electronics

Mirrorless Sling - Neoprene Camera Shoulder Sling | OP/TECH USA (optechusa.com)

I’m looking for a sling strap that is compact, but also comfortable. My heaviest lens is the EF-M 32mm, so the total weight is less than the 2.5 lb maximum for this sling.

The reviews are mostly positive but mixed, with some negative comments about the thinness of the strap and the design.

(There’s also a version for a heavier camera:

Amazon.com : OP/TECH USA Super Classic Sling Strap for Mirrorless and SLR Cameras, Black : Electronics )

Has anyone tried out either one?

Thanks for your thoughts!

I have the classic strap with sling adapter (I hate neck straps). I didn't like how the clips slide along the strap, so I modified it so that it's basically an extra-long regular strap:

Then I 3D printed a base plate for my M50 with a loop to attach another clip on the bottom. When I wear it in sling style, this holds the camera at my side pointing down, and the strap does not get in the way of the LCD or EVF when I lift up the camera for shooting.

It's really comfortable to carry it this way even with a large lens. I also like that I can easily take it off and clip on a wrist strap instead.

Some notes based on my experience:

  • Using the Op-Tech sling strap the way it is designed even with just a single clip is plenty strong enough to carry a EOS M camera without any reason to worry about it falling. However, it will swing and twist around a lot as you walk if you use the single clip.
  • Using both clips on the strap helps, but since they can slide along the strap, they tend to slide together and reduce their effectiveness in preventing the swinging and twisting behavior. They also tend to get in the way of the EVF/LCD/grip depending on how and where you attached the clips.
  • The solution above seems to be the best for me at solving all these problems, but it does need a base plate for best results. This setup is pretty similar to how the [much more expensive] Peak Design slings work.

PS sorry for the IQ of these photos -- my good camera was busy getting photographed -- but hopefully these get the point across.

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Dareshooter Veteran Member • Posts: 5,842
Re: Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?

I’ve used one with an M50 plus and a variety of M lenses  the largest being the 18-150 mm and it was fine . I say was as I no longer use as it as I am not that keen on sling straps so I just use the OEM strap wrapped around my hand or worn bandolier style  when I need both hands free.

nwboater33 Regular Member • Posts: 202
Re: Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?

MAC wrote:

Amazon.com : OP/TECH USA Super Classic Strap - UNI Loop - Padded Neoprene Neck Strap with Control-Stretch System and Quick Disconnects (Black) : Photographic Equipment Bag Straps : Electronics

I love mine

+1

I find the wide neoprene strap way more comfortable than the thin OEM ones. The quick disconnects are handy too.

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OP dedede Junior Member • Posts: 32
Re: Anyone use Op/Tech Mirrorless Sling with M6 ii?

Thank you everyone for your great advice - all very helpful!

Ignoring the increased cost, I was wondering if anyone thought there is a design advantage over the Op/Tech models for either the Peak Design Slide LIte or Leash.

Amazon.com : Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap Ash (SLL-AS-3) : Electronics

Amazon.com : Peak Design Leash Camera Strap (L-BL-3) : Electronics

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