Pro Loop Camera Strap (Black) – Professional Camera Neck and Shoulder Strap with Quick Release for DSLR, Mirrorless & Binoculars - Made in USA

I'm not a professional photographer by trade, but I shoot photos as part of my job which sometimes takes me into the field for days. I thought I could get by with the stock strap that came with my Nikon D7000. But after I spent three days carrying it around at a trade show with the 18-140mm zoom lens attached, I knew I needed something better. The stock strap made my neck and shoulders ache. Plus, when I'd try to get some relief by wearing the camera on my shoulder, it would constantly slip off. I spent a great deal of time researching many different options before settling on the OP/TECH USA Pro Strap. I couldn't be happier with my selection. The neoprene padding works as advertised, more comfortably and more evenly distributing the camera's weight. The first time you try it out, you'll feel a noticeable difference. The rubber friction bumps on the bottom of the neoprene strip keep the camera from sliding around on my neck and help keep it on my shoulder when I wear it there. I'm six feet tall and had no problem adjusting the strap to exactly where I wanted it. I prefer to wear my camera lower with a longer strap that enables me to wear it bandolier-style on occasion. I've also noticed that the OP/TECH strap doesn't constantly get twisted the way the stock Nikon strap does. One criticism I've seen about the OP/TECH design is the use of quick-release clips. I've yet to read a review or comment by anyone who said the clips released accidentally, causing their camera to fall. Honestly, the clips are so stiff and solid that it's difficult for me to envision this ever happening. You can buy Velcro strips to protect and further reinforce the clips, but unless you're using your camera under extreme conditions, it seems unnecessary. I know $20 might seem expensive for a camera strap that's not flashy and doesn't have extra features, but if you value comfort, convenience and quality over style and you need to carry your DSLR for extended periods of time, you won't regret spending a little extra on the OP/TECH Pro Strap. It's worth every penny. One final tip: Check out the link below for the OP/TEC video on different ways to attach the strap to your camera. The final reverse/double-loop method is neat and solid. http://optechusa.com/Videos/WebbingConnectors.html

I now own 3 of these awesome straps. After doing some research a few months back I gave one of these a try. Here are my findings: Pros: Build/sewing quality is excellent. Strong materials and comfortable padding. The gripy dots are not so grippy that they move your clothes around but hold itself in place well. Some solid rubber straps stick so well they end up pulling clothes off. MAIN REASON- Pro Loop Strap. instead of the standard loop and buckle like the standard straps that come with cameras, this is a loop made of something close to 450 paracord. It's difficult to get through the camera hanger but worth the patients. With the non-loop/paracord version the plastic buckles get in the way, make lots of clicking noises when raising the camera up to take a shot and get jammed in weird places. These Pro Loop Straps are quiet, soft, and move out of the way easily. If you are out trying to take shots of wildlife, a plastic clicking noise will scare off any possible prize winning shot. Cons: Plastic buckles. I have tested these straps at 50lbs/3 foot drop. With no issues.(I should put this in the "Pros") Buckles hold fine but my fear is if they get step on or get jammed in a tree or something while on a shoot they may break. Many unforeseeable things can happen while climbing rocks or a tree lugging two cameras and a lunch around. I'll be shooting in winter and I'll report back as to how brittle they get. I'm sure they would replace it for me if broken but I don't want to carry the camera by hand miles back to the truck. I haven't had an issue yet but am extra careful. It's only an issue cause my crystal ball says so. Of course I would purchase another. I have the extended straps and a sling strap that I really like for walk around shooting. I can wear it with my hiking pack on. Rough terrain becomes problematic but when is it not! Take off the strap and click the two buckles together that are hanging off the camera. Now you have a small handle! Buy one! Test it! You'll be back for more!

Got this to replace the strap that came with my Nikon D60. It was easy to connect the loop straps to the D60's metal connectors (instructions on the packaging). It's more substantial yet feels more comfortable around my neck than original strap. Since the bulk of the neck part is made of neoprene it's easy to fold up and squeeze into my camera bags (a Kata DC-411 and Kata DR-467). The great thing about this is that you can unsnap the thick middle portion and clip the short ends together to make a wrist strap (which I find useful when I'm indoors for family dinners and parties). Got it on Amazon from Ace Photo Digital for $14.12 w/ free shipping (in Apr2009). Came earlier than the estimated shipping date they gave me (probably arrived 3-4 days after ordering it). The only thing people might be concerned with is that the strap's not quite long enough to wear (sling) across your body and easily pull the camera up to take a photo. (I'm a 5' 10" male). I can wear it like that and take photos, but I'm end up scrunching my neck alot. I don't normally carry my D60 like this, but I tend to when I'm traveling in less desirable areas and worried it might get yanked off my neck. (But it's not something I expected from the strap so I didn't knock down my rating for it.)

I was recommended this brand of straps my a photography teacher I had. I loved it so much I have this one and the side sling one. Nice and comfortable on the neck and easy to change out when I want to use my side sling one.

Used as a substitute for an older OPTECH strap in this series. Easier to install compared to earlier OPTECH offerings. Comfort level identical.

Buscaba una correa más cómoda que la original, pero con el mismo sistema. No me interesaban correas tipo la black rapid, ya que es otro sistema. La verdad es que es una correa comodísima y reparte muy bien el peso. La cinta de tela que tiene, hace que me de más seguridad, ya que poseo un equipo pesado. Como única pega, le pondría que el corte del neopreno no va rematado. Me roza un pelín. Supongo que con el tiempo se gastará y mejorará. Por lo demás todo perfecto.

Exactement ce que j'attendais, puisque déjà possesseur du même Modèle depuis des années. Simple, sécurisant et confortable. Avais acheté la 1ère, en 2009 (aux US), après lecture article dans magazine Photo. Pas été déçu, Port confortable, qui (du moins pour moi) rend moins pénible le poids de l'appareil. En l'occurence, un EOS 5D MkII/Grip/24-70mm L (maintenant L II), auquel elle est toujours attachée. Et 15ans après sans autre chose que traces d'utilisation légères. Très facile et simple à installer sur l'appareil, au moins autant et peut-être même plus que l'Originale. On ne laisse que les deux connecteurs sur le boîtier, au rangement. Et, surtout, BEAUCOUP MOINS VOYANTE que celle-ci (Canon), qui fait TRÈS Affiche Publicitaire. D'ailleurs, celle de Canon est toujours dans la Boîte, toute ..... neuve !!!!! Pour nouveau boîtier, pensais cette sangle indispensable. De plus à ce prix sur Amazon, aucune hésitation (en 2009 ==> 39,90€, alors que demande le Peuple). Certains ne trouveront pas facile et instantané, le passage d'Abdomen à Épaule, mais moi, portage devant, me convient parfaitement. Petite Astuce pour port Épaule : si possible sur appareil, les deux connecteurs dans une seule attache boîtier. Et puis, pareil pour moi, la réflexion "chaud-humide", c'est tout autant question Perso. À chacun de voir.

C'est ma seconde sangle identique tellement elle est confortable. Et la première est toujours impeccable c'est juste que j'ai maintenant deux boitiers

Op/Tech make very high quality products and probably the best restraint and strap systems for cameras. The Pro Connectors attach to D-rings or eyelets on the camera and the shoulder pad is quick release. Able to hold really heavy gear with great comfort. Various colours available. This one was DPM (camouflage) but at least 6 plain colours are available too.