Oct 4, 2014, 04:28
Hi Snaphappy,
My original reply was posted here (took me a while to find it
)
http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/Thread...?pid=97044
having read the thread previously the common responses all seem to favour - as I do - the neoprene straps for comfort. It just a question of choice and style. I chose the Optech because they are very well made, and for me, most importantly have quick release buckles, and to buy extra 'ends' is easy. Another benefit of the Optech (and I'm sure others) is that the QR buckles are 'opposed' in that when the neoprene bit is unclipped the bits on the camera can be clipped together making a simple hand strap (or you can add a home made loop as I have done.)
It also meant that I could buy spare set of ends and make up my own strap for connecting to a long zoom tripod bracket which is not only more comfortable to carry but also hangs the camera+ lens from the tripod bracket not the camera body.
This mix 'n match cuts the clutter of straps being carried; hanging down from a tripod etc. I have since modified a Manfrotto tripod QR so now I can carry the camera+long lens comfortably, and still fit to the monopod in seconds.
If you want to do similar its fairly easy on the top of the fitting but the the bottom ideally needs to be milled 0.5mm to leave room for the strap.
Hope this helps
My original reply was posted here (took me a while to find it
)http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/Thread...?pid=97044
having read the thread previously the common responses all seem to favour - as I do - the neoprene straps for comfort. It just a question of choice and style. I chose the Optech because they are very well made, and for me, most importantly have quick release buckles, and to buy extra 'ends' is easy. Another benefit of the Optech (and I'm sure others) is that the QR buckles are 'opposed' in that when the neoprene bit is unclipped the bits on the camera can be clipped together making a simple hand strap (or you can add a home made loop as I have done.)
It also meant that I could buy spare set of ends and make up my own strap for connecting to a long zoom tripod bracket which is not only more comfortable to carry but also hangs the camera+ lens from the tripod bracket not the camera body.
This mix 'n match cuts the clutter of straps being carried; hanging down from a tripod etc. I have since modified a Manfrotto tripod QR so now I can carry the camera+long lens comfortably, and still fit to the monopod in seconds.
If you want to do similar its fairly easy on the top of the fitting but the the bottom ideally needs to be milled 0.5mm to leave room for the strap.
Hope this helps