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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?

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p.1 #2 · Camera Strap for Canon 40D

Domke gripper strap would be a nice replacement

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Nov 15, 2007 at 09:26 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).

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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.

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Nov 15, 2007 at 10:23 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

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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.

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Nov 16, 2007 at 12:41 AM

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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

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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.

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Nov 16, 2007 at 04:39 AM

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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

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Nov 16, 2007 at 04:54 AM

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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.

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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.

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Nov 16, 2007 at 01:31 PM

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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?

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Nov 16, 2007 at 01:49 PM

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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.

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Nov 16, 2007 at 06:43 PM

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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.

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Nov 16, 2007 at 07:18 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

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Nov 16, 2007 at 11:32 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

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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 09:22 PM


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