Blackrapid RS-7 or Crumpler camera strap?
Currently I have a worn and uncomfortable stock Nikon D300 neck strap. I have heard good about both of these companies but on the fence which strap to get. So as a way to get to know you all, and making conversation post up what camera strap you have and your thoughts on it.Kevin
SHORT ANSWER: Buy the Crumpler Industry Disgrace (strap)
effron wrote: Optech.....
optechusa.com/straps.html?gear_type=14
I had op/tech straps for years. Compared the the crumpler industry disgrace, they're terrible. The only reason to get the op/tech IMHO is for the detactable strap. But then you can just buy a short attachment thingy and get the same effect with the crumpler.
I've had the Blackrapid and gave it away. I'm sure it's nice for some people, but for me, it was way too easy to get the camera bumped as I move amongst the many people in Hong Kong.
The Crumpler is easily the most comfortable strap I've used. I was really surprised how good it is, my D3s with Sigma 50 1.4 lens on it feels like it weighs nothing. They also don't make you sweat like the Op/tech does. The op/tech is terrible for that.
If you like the op/tech connectors (which I do) get 2 sets of this:
optechusa.com/catalog/product/view/id/47...uni-loop/category/3/
Stealthy Ninja wrote:
SHORT ANSWER: Buy the Crumpler Industry Disgrace (strap)
effron wrote: Optech.....
optechusa.com/straps.html?gear_type=14
I had op/tech straps for years. Compared the the crumpler industry disgrace, they're terrible. The only reason to get the op/tech IMHO is for the detactable strap. But then you can just buy a short attachment thingy and get the same effect with the crumpler.
I've had the Blackrapid and gave it away. I'm sure it's nice for some people, but for me, it was way too easy to get the camera bumped as I move amongst the many people in Hong Kong.
The Crumpler is easily the most comfortable strap I've used. I was really surprised how good it is, my D3s with Sigma 50 1.4 lens on it feels like it weighs nothing. They also don't make you sweat like the Op/tech does. The op/tech is terrible for that.
If you like the op/tech connectors (which I do) get 2 sets of this:
optechusa.com/catalog/product/view/id/47...uni-loop/category/3/
Sweating is a big issue for me, I get warm very quick and some straps or back packs are very restrictive. Thanks for taking the time and dropping your 2 cents.
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