Camera Strap?
Posted 01/02/2010 - 14:31
Link
I just got my Black Rapid in the post, and its AWESOME.
Really comfortable, it balances around the shoulder and you can't feel the weight of the camera at all!
Just mounted with DA200, grip, and af540 flash, and it feels maybe 50% less heavy than with the pentax strap. Awesome!
Really comfortable, it balances around the shoulder and you can't feel the weight of the camera at all!
Just mounted with DA200, grip, and af540 flash, and it feels maybe 50% less heavy than with the pentax strap. Awesome!
Posted 01/02/2010 - 14:44
Link
The problem for me with the Black Rapid is that I have my Arca Siwss QR plate permanently on the camera so I couldn't attach the strap too. I would have to spend time taking the strap off and putting the plate on which would quickly prove to be a PIA.
I'll stick with my two very comfortable OpTech straps.
I'll stick with my two very comfortable OpTech straps.
Posted 01/02/2010 - 15:03
Link
Mike I've been looking at a Lowepro Transporter strap, mainly because it is plain black without any advertising and has quick release catches.
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 01/02/2010 - 16:03
Link
womble wrote:
Also, you can unclip it easily which is helpful with tripod/copystand type work.
Anything which can be unclipped more easily is IMHO more likely to unclip itself. Of course we're Pentaxians so if our cameras fall they'll make divots in whatever they fall on rather than themselves
Also, you can unclip it easily which is helpful with tripod/copystand type work.
Posted 01/02/2010 - 16:48
Link
I bought a Pentax SLR Neoprene strap from SRS before I went away - £13.99 and very comfortable
Compared to the Optech strap though the connectors are different, it doesn't have the same ones as Optech so you can't interchange them but a good strap all the same.
It looks like the connectors are similar to the strap supplied with the cameras.
Compared to the Optech strap though the connectors are different, it doesn't have the same ones as Optech so you can't interchange them but a good strap all the same.
It looks like the connectors are similar to the strap supplied with the cameras.
Posted 01/02/2010 - 18:01
Link
Tim,
Thought you should know that Amazon are currently selling the Lowepro Transporter range at really good prices. Just bought one and very pleased with it.
Thought you should know that Amazon are currently selling the Lowepro Transporter range at really good prices. Just bought one and very pleased with it.
Don
https://www.flickr.com/photos/108420945@N06/]
https://www.flickr.com/photos/108420945@N06/]
Posted 01/02/2010 - 18:45
Link
Two words of advice: OPTECH NEOPRENE
2x K10D bodies, 2x FA 28-200 3.8-5.6, DA 18-55, A 50 F2, 50mm Macro, 360 FGZ. Still saving for the 60-250 DA* Also have a Z10 35mm and a K1000 just for fun. IF PENTAX IS THE ANSWER, WHO CARES WHAT THE QUESTION IS...!
Quote:
Posted 02/02/2010 - 18:22
Link
Sorry guys - gotta disagree .................I always liked the Optech system for its quick release and comfort but lately have preferred to use a leather hand grip or a leather wrist strap attached to a clip and one ES11 chrome triangular clip fitted to the K20D.They keep me attached to my investment and are not tiring on the shoulders or reminiscent of Japanese holidaymakers.I like big pockets to hide the beast in if it gets iffy outdoors and my old ( 25 years ?? ) CCS Warthog is a brilliant holster for serious weatherproofing or protection ( it does bounce ! )
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Add Comment
To leave a comment - Log in to Pentax User or create a new account.
268 posts
18 years
Bristol UK
I also use the optec 2 camera harness (availlable through the Ephotozine shop via the "SHOP" tab at the top of page). If carrying even one camera for an extended period of time it is extremly comfortable due to the way the weight is distributed onto both shoulders; its also one of the few practical solutions to carrying two cameras.
Bob
Pentax user since 1978, Digital since 1997.
Kit includes: K-7, K20D, K10D, *istDS, full set DA* lens, etc