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 like this strap and use one for each of my cameras. However there are a few things you may want to know before deciding to purchase it: (+) It is very comfortable: wide and soft and slightly elastic which makes a big difference when carrying a heavy camera + grip + lens + flash. (+) It features an array of anti-slip rubber balls in the center, which I find not just efficient but even comfortable (~) Its shape is not symmetrical, being curved to match the neck. This means it is much less comfortable to hang my cameras around my neck upside down as I used to do so that the long lenses hang against my body instead of protruding. I considered attaching another female uni-loop to the battery grip to connect the strap between the top right and bottom right anchors but then the camera grips are not easily accessible. (-) It IS quite short. I am 6' and it is just a little tight for me wearing it around my neck. This would be a no-no if I had not replaced the attachment straps. (-) If you use the provided attachment straps, as soon as you disconnect the neck strap itself the camera has these two long straps dangling on either side. Some people like that you can attach one to the other and it provides sort of a handle. I for one find these long straps silly, especially since I like using the OP/TECH USA SLR Wrist Strap (Black) . More on that below. (-) It has a very prominent OP/TECH USA logo in white on black. It might not bother you but I usually avoid doing advertizement unless I am paid for it - I even have tape over the brand and model of my cameras so as not to attract undesired attention. As mentioned above, I replaced the straps that attach to the camera. I procured a pair of OP/TECH USA System Connector Uni Adaptor Loop - Regular which provide me with the following benefits: * Slightly longer - still I can pass both a shoulder and my neck through when carrying a small camera, and it is long enough to comfortably hang my main body around my neck (with long lens and flash as needed). * Can be disconnected very close to the camera body for transportation - no need to have the strap in the Pelican case, it is already full. * The wrist strap already mentioned attaches to the same uni-loop on the right of the camera * I attached the removed male attachment straps to the D rings of my camera harness ( Opteka MCH-25 Multi Camera Carrier Harness Holster System for DSLR Cameras ) to use as safety straps, attached to the left side of the camera. So here it is: each camera has two very short, unobtrusive connectors one on each side, which can be used to connect the neck strap this is all about or a wrist strap or the safety line when using a harness. This neck strap + uni-loops is also compatible with a shoulder strap extension ( OP/TECH USA System Connector Sling Strap Adaptor ) however I can't get myself to entrust the weight of but the lightest of my cameras to its plastic sliders.

I am one of those people that generally won't waste my time writing a bad review. Therefore, my only reviews are typically four starts or better. Well with this product, it is one that once I got this I asked myself what took me so long to get this. I lug my camera around with me quite often. Sometime I will have several pounds around my next for hours and not take any pictures. just do not want to miss that special shot. I have tried a few camera strap systems as my neck and shoulder get sore sometimes and I knew there had to be some product that really would make this problem go away. The Op/Tech system, not just these uni-loop, is an outstanding product that really works. It is versatile, with easy adjustment, and quick to change out. The lock system is sure and secure. The web strap material is strong and well seated in the end clips. I also got Op/Tech Pro Strap and Wrist Strap. They both are extremely comfortable and secure. I change them out regularly during an outing and now remove my strap when I place my camera on a tripod. (Before I would tight it down in wind conditions) If possible, this is one of those products that I would give a 6 star as I do not get sore carrying all day and I can make changes to a wrist strap in seconds. Wish I had found this product years ago rather than spending so many hours being uncomfortable and so many hours seeking out a product that would offer the versatility. I am thankful that I did fine this.

When I was searching for camera strap, there were so many contraptions that blow the mind. This setup is the most versatile and simple to use, which wins me over. I like the instructional video, which gets me started without having too much fiddling with it. The overall quality is well made. The strap system is strong yet flexible for my use. I also bought the wrist strap. Between the shoulder and wrist strap system, it covers just about every situation of holding on to my camera. The quick connect allows fast changing from wrist to shoulder. This system is more beneficial if someone uses 2 cameras... one camera in use on the wrist for security and the other hangs off the shoulder. Price is right too! I replace the shoulder strap of my camera bag with this pro strap. So when I travel, the strap offers good comfort because the padding of the pad is thick, plus it's anti-sliding. Overall, I am pleased with the quality and pricing of the product. Of course, Amazon rocks when it comes to shipping and service.

I've been using Lowepro voyager C straps for years and have always liked them for their comfort but they attach to the camera with metal rings and wear the finish off of the camera body. One of my bodies is dug down to bare metal with a deep groove from the metal rings, not OK on a 5K camera. I needed a new strap for my new SLR but was not willing to have this body damaged like all my others. I had a strap that came with my binoculars that I love and after looking for the brand name Op Tech was what was on it. I looked on Amazon and found this nice wide strap by the same company. I use it on my camera with a 300 2.8L heavy lens and it stays in place very well and is comfortable, actually even more so then the Lowepro. The padding is cushiony and nonslip on the underside. The best part is the way it fastens to the camera body though. No rings no metal just loops which are very secure and will never wear away the camera finish. I will be using these on all my camera's from now on. I have the thinner Super Classic too but this one is my favorite.

This used to be one of the best straps out there for heavy gear and outdoor wear. It was simply the most comfortable, most secure, most flexible way to carry a camera - particularly when going active. Unfortunately, they have cheaped out and not only not improved the design in 15 years, but shorted the materials. The soft neoprene - the main reason to buy this strap - is now stiff and a bit scratchy. The rubber backing that kept the strap in place is now cheap stickies that don't hold and don't look like they'll last more than a couple months of use. The basic straps feel cheap and lack adjustment options so you'll likely want to spend another $10 to get the flexibility of additional strap options. Short version: I still prefer it for hiking (I wear it cross body) and other active pursuits. But it's not the slam dunk it used to be.

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

Pratique et très confortable à utiliser avec un reflex équipé d'un téléobjectif (2,5kg). Cette sangle large et légèrement élastique permet d'amortir les chocs sur les cervicales quand vous marchez en terrain accidenté ou en reportage photo sur plusieurs heures. Optech fabrique des produits Pro : solides, fiables et très bien conçus.