Who loves their shoulder straps? I currently do weddings and some event work and sports and use primarily 3 bodies, 2 1 series and a 5D. I have an optech and a tamrac. Do you love yours? If so tell me and why.
Fourth on the Op/tech! It's really, really great. Go for the reporter version, as it's longer and includes lugs for another camera or even bincos. Although it doesn't come with the stringy loops.
I'm liking the OpTech straps too, I tried the Up Strap and it irritated my neck where I shave my head all the time. The OpTech is much softer/nicer feeling. I wish the quick releases were closer to the camera body, that's my only beef.
The people at Op-Tech are very nice. During a recent expo, I met a man at the Op-Tech booth who offered to make a customized strap for my G9. Turns out he was the president of Op-Tech. That says so much - that in the chaotic state of the expo, he took the time to see what my needs were and then followed through on furnishing it once things quieted down. Excellent.
I'm sure the Op-Tech straps are OK, but the Domke Gripper is the best for me. I usually shoot with a 5D and one or two 30D's, with a 24-70/2.8 L, 70-200/2.8 L IS and a few more wider, longer and/or faster.
Had an optech one. Put the upstrap one on. Wasn't so sure about it so I switched back. That convinced my how much more I like the upstrap. Now I wouldn't change.
I have the Op/Tech on my D2H. It's great except for two things... it's not the most breathable so it gets a bit hot underneath on hot days. It's also pretty bulky in the bag.
The Domke and Think Tank straps are great too. i think I'm going to try out the Think Tank one soon.
