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Strap Question

Anonymous Wed 18 Nov 2015 05:28:37 No.2705650 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>2705653 >>2706175 >>2707196 >>2707276 >>2707885

Hey, /p/
I seek some suggestions.
I like to keep my bodies cosmetically clean, but I've found that my straps always scratch up the body at the site where the strap connects to the camera.

Any of you guys have a suggestion for a strap that won't damage the camera?
Cheers.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 18 Nov 2015 05:38:46 No.2705653 Report

Quoted By: >>2705655

>>2705650
due to the friction on the loops, I'd say you can't avoid this without not using a strap

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 18 Nov 2015 05:40:41 No.2705655 Report

Quoted By: >>2705750

>>2705653
Oh I meant the black area. Not the metal loops sorry.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 18 Nov 2015 08:38:42 No.2705723 Report

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I have never heard anything good about this product, never anything bad - I just saw mentioned in a magazine and thought of this thread
https://youtu.be/DCb7bAVH-dQ
Warning, it's weird

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 18 Nov 2015 09:38:12 No.2705735 Report

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Do not use a damn strap faget.

/threda

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 18 Nov 2015 10:47:17 No.2705750 Report

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>>2705655
oh righto

I'd just put some gaffer tape on the affected areas then, I guess

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 18 Nov 2015 11:09:05 No.2705754 Report

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I use a piece of leather to cover the area where the strap connects to the body. It was supplied with my Pentax.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 19 Nov 2015 07:10:31 No.2706175 Report

Quoted By: >>2706533 >>2706552

>>2705650
ditch the neckstrap. it's painful when you have it around your neck for long periods of time.

i just bought this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/661579-REG/Black_Rapid_RS7_1BB_RS_7_Camera_Strap.html

it seems ok so far.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 19 Nov 2015 18:08:09 No.2706393 Report

Quoted By: >>2706533

I would recommend the black rapid straps as well.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 19 Nov 2015 23:19:58 No.2706533 Report

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>>2706175
>>2706393
Third'd.
easy to take the strap off and the camera doesn't bounce around on your chest when walking.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 19 Nov 2015 23:54:07 No.2706552 Report

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>>2706175
btw this solves the problem of rubbing near or on the loops since this strap screws into the tripod mount. the only worry would be to make sure you don't have exposed jacket zippers or metal studs on your pockets since the camera will hang at about waist level on your right side.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Fri 20 Nov 2015 07:44:25 No.2706730 Report

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Get the Case Logic sling strap.
Eighteen bucks, bitch
poor man's Black Rapid.
Just run another much shorter strap along the side to keep it from sliding around on your shoulder. Works great.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 20 Nov 2015 19:02:28 No.2706967 Report

Quoted By: >>2706995

Personally i prefer this blackrapid.
http://www.blackrapid.com/products/crossshot

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 20 Nov 2015 19:40:59 No.2706995 Report

Quoted By: >>2707039

>>2706967
Who cares??? This isn't an "I'm going to nitpick and argue about what minor color difference or tiny extra feature of a fucking *strap* I like" thread. It's to offer advice on how to solve op's problem and the damn strap type you offered up, over the shoulder, has already been suggested!

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 20 Nov 2015 20:51:29 No.2707039 Report

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>>2706995
Hey bro, dont tell me nothin, bro. I'll rip off your head and shit down your neck, bro.
Bro, this thread is now what are alternatives for this guys problem, bro.
And as such, what are the best alternatives, bro.
I don't let bitches tell me nothin, bro.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 00:56:55 No.2707170 Report

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I rather spend a little bit more and get quality rather than spend less and get shitty equipment that might damage my camera. I wouldn't trust the screw or the clips on the cheaper ones especially with a camera and lens setup that costs thousands.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 01:07:38 No.2707177 Report

Quoted By: >>2707191

bro optech has a really nice selection of slings. i swear by mine. the best thing about it is it DOESN'T attach to your tripod mount, so you can keep your tripod plate on the camera while you carry it aroun. this makes life so much easier. this changed my life. anon it's a good sling and doesn't damage the camera a'tall pic relates to these attributes

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 01:20:33 No.2707191 Report

Quoted By: >>2707193

>>2707177
That plastic clip though...I would never trust my 5d mark iii with 70-200 L is with that plastic clip.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 01:26:32 No.2707193 Report

Quoted By: >>2707199

>>2707191
This was my thinking before I bought it so I did some research, and honestly being worried about it is a big ol' bag o' bollocks.

From their website:
>OP/TECH USA’s quick disconnects (QDs) are rated at 146 pounds tensile strength

See Also:
https://youtu.be/GZTuk3w9H1Y
https://youtu.be/tKAG9NC6Res

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 01:29:51 No.2707196 Report

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>>2705650
I got this to try and I love it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0128L5G3Y

It holds a D810 with a 70-200 2.8 no problem. It even has a secondary safety strap to attach to your strap thing on the camera.

Biggest benefit for me us the arcaswiss compatibility.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 01:34:28 No.2707199 Report

Quoted By: >>2707202

>>2707193
Well, I guess for those that don't own a strap already, that could be a viable solution, but I just wouldn't be able to trust it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 01:38:43 No.2707202 Report

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>>2707199
Well I'd say it's totally trustworthy. I've been using it about a year now and take the camera out for all kinds of shit; blizzards, storms, hikes, camping, urbex, drunken everything, etc. The strap holds the strap is good anon!

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 05:46:51 No.2707276 Report

Quoted By: >>2707318 >>2707324

>>2705650
What a great and useful thread, OP
People like you would do anything not to take photographs.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 09:01:35 No.2707318 Report

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>>2707276

Unless you are getting a new camera every product cycle just to be a gearfag, and need to sell the 'old' one still with the stickers on it, why are you bothered by cosmetic wear?
I usually don't get a new camera until after the finish is ground through to the substrate on the prism box and the edges, which seems to take about 4 years. By then the camera is old enough it has no significant resale value, so it doesn't affect resale value.

I gave up on straps and put carabiners on mine anymore, hang them off whatever safety gear I am wearing for that particular activity. Try it, you won't go back.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 09:41:41 No.2707322 Report

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>using straps

>"I like to keep my camera cosmetically clean"

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 09:47:55 No.2707324 Report

Quoted By: >>2707505

>>2707276
I don't see anything wrong with trying to take care of your equipment. Just cause the OP wants to keep it cosmetically clean doesn't mean that it doesn't get used. I take my gear and use it on a daily basis, but I still try to keep it clean cosmetically. I spent thousands of dollars, and would rather protect and use well the items that I purchased.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 16:55:22 No.2707505 Report

Quoted By: >>2707508

>>2707324
Caring about cosmetics isn't "taking care of your equipment".

And wear marks actually look cool.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 21 Nov 2015 17:05:34 No.2707508 Report

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>>2707505
reminder that cameras are tools
they're meant to be used

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 22 Nov 2015 07:00:00 No.2707885 Report

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>>2705650
The Peak design stuff won't do this. They have a nice long link attachment and the fabric is pretty soft.

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