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Archive 2007 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D

  
 
godfreyz
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p.1 #1 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Almost lost my 40D when the Canon camera strap that came with the camera came loose at the one end even though I had it strung properly. Question...is there a better camera strap out there besides the Canon issued one?


Nov 15, 2007 at 04:19 PM
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p.1 #2 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Domke gripper strap would be a nice replacement


Nov 15, 2007 at 04:26 PM
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p.1 #3 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Jim Mcnicholas wrote:
Domke gripper strap would be a nice replacement


That's what I use as well. Here's a link to an old thread on Domke Gripper straps. I'll bet it's the same thread that convinced Jim to give them a try in the first place (although he did pose the question) - it's pretty clear what he thinks about them now (me too).



Nov 15, 2007 at 05:17 PM
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p.1 #4 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


I like the Think Tank straps too, they're similar to the domke's.


Nov 15, 2007 at 05:23 PM
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p.1 #5 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Here's what I've been using on my bodies for a few years now:

B&H Link



Nov 15, 2007 at 05:23 PM
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p.1 #6 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


dcains wrote:
Here's what I've been using on my bodies for a few years now:

B&H Link


I used an Op/Tech for a long time before moving to a Camdapter handstrap. If I still used a neck strap I'd definitely still be using the Op/Tech. I used mine on a Nikon D70 and despite the D70's relatively light weight (compared to the 5D I use now), the OEM strap used to kill my neck, but switching to the Op/Tech relieved the neck pressure considerably.



Nov 15, 2007 at 07:41 PM
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p.1 #7 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


That's the strap I use and love it I also use it with the camdapter


Nov 15, 2007 at 10:13 PM
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p.1 #8 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Yup, like Mike, I've got the Op/Tech and the Camdapter on together, and a Kirk L-plate, too. Seems like a lot of stuff (40D), but for me it works great, and since the Op/Tech has the quick release ends, most of the strap can be easily removed.


Nov 15, 2007 at 11:39 PM
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p.1 #9 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Have to agree but I most of the time carry my camera with my hand in the strap holding the grip. If I am out for some time i will use the next strap


Nov 15, 2007 at 11:54 PM
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p.1 #10 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


I use and recommend the OpTech Pro strap, it is comfortable for long periods of time and I like to be able to disconnect the neckstrap part when I am using the 500mm. I always have a handstrap on.


Nov 16, 2007 at 05:00 AM
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p.1 #11 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


I also use the OpTech Pro Strap with the Proloops. Can't come undone from the camera, and they're very comfy.


Nov 16, 2007 at 08:31 AM
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p.1 #12 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Can the pro loops on the Optech strap break? Any guess as to what they are made of?


Nov 16, 2007 at 08:49 AM
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p.1 #13 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Anything can break. They're Nylon webbing as far as I can tell. Don't worry about it, many, many of us here use them and I have yet to read a single account of one breaking ever (cue the lurker who's had one break now...). If you hadn't guessed, I also use & love the Op/Tech Pro Loop strap.


Nov 16, 2007 at 01:43 PM
godfreyz
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p.1 #14 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Thanks all for the comments. Question which one should I get?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=product&A=getSiblingItemDetail&Q=prev&Csku=170171&Cis=REG

or

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=product&A=getSiblingItemDetail&Q=next&Csku=118283&Cis=REG

Can't seem to tell the difference between the two on the B&H pages.



Nov 16, 2007 at 02:18 PM
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p.1 #15 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


The links provided only go to B&H home page. I have the classic and love it. I tried the larger pro version but found it was way over kill for my gear


Nov 16, 2007 at 06:32 PM
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p.1 #16 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Used to use Op-tech, but have since switched to Upstrap. http://www.upstrap.com.

j



Nov 17, 2007 at 11:49 AM
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p.1 #17 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D


Can you please post the picture of your camera with everything attached?
Just wanna see how it looks like. Thanks.

Mufutau

dcains wrote:
Yup, like Mike, I've got the Op/Tech and the Camdapter on together, and a Kirk L-plate, too. Seems like a lot of stuff (40D), but for me it works great, and since the Op/Tech has the quick release ends, most of the strap can be easily removed.




Nov 17, 2007 at 04:22 PM





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