Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

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p.1 #1 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

Will be carrying 2 bodies and lenses this weekend including a 70-200 lens. Can anyone recommend a suitable neck strap in place of the one that comes with the Nikon D700? Happy to use third party.

Thanks!

Jul 21, 2009 at 08:12 PM

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p.1 #2 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

Not a neck strap, but have seen the Cotton Carrier, /www.cottoncarrier.com/. I don't have one but it looks interesting. Right now I like the R-Strap. You could take a look at them also.

Jul 22, 2009 at 01:14 AM

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p.1 #3 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

For very heavy setups, like a 1D and 70-200 f/2.8 or 100-400, it's hard to beat an Op-Tech Utility Strap mated with a set of pro loops. It's wide and comfortable but not bouncy like the Pro Loop.

Jul 22, 2009 at 03:03 AM

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p.1 #4 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

If you wear your cameras on your shoulder, there is nothing better than the UPstrap http://www.upstrap-pro.com/

Jul 22, 2009 at 03:06 AM

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p.1 #5 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

I just spent a day & 1/2 at a car show with my 1Ds2 & 24-105 slung from a Crumpler Industry Disgrace strap set very long. I carried them across my chest and was able to pull the camera up & shoot without changing it to the neck slung position. I was quite happy with it, but I've also bought an Op Tech & longer straps to try at my next outing to see if it's better / worse / or similar. I am a bit concerned about the quick connects that it uses, so may add a safety strap (tie wrap or similar) to them.

Jul 22, 2009 at 12:17 PM

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p.1 #6 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

Can I ask where you got your Crumpler strap from? Can't find it outside the US and it looks to be what I need. Thanks!

Jul 22, 2009 at 12:39 PM

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p.1 #7 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

i use the thicker domke camera strap, doesnt slip, doesnt draw attention to itself and packs away nicely.

Jul 22, 2009 at 01:57 PM

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p.1 #8 · Recommendations for wide neck strap for D700 and heavy lens

I found it at a local camera store (Henry's) and at a lower price than sold by B & H. I had read a review of them and was thinking of ordering one, but accidently spotted them while shopping for a specific camera bag. So far I like it quite a bit, but I haven't yet used the Op Tech long enough to properly compare them head to head. I will be shooting an event next week where I'll have 2 pro bodies with heavy lenses on all day.

Jul 22, 2009 at 03:42 PM


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