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03/02/2007 09:49:27 AM · #26 |
A strap is as strong as the weakist link. So far it's been holding up. Recently I bought a Quick-Release strap from Tamrac.
It seems the plastic clips are strong enough, I couldn't pull it apart by tuging on it. I haven't tried to hook it to a tow rope on a vehicle, yet. Whe I walk or run I usually have a hand on my 80-200 lens, just in case and to keep it from swaying around.
If your really worried, wear two straps. |
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03/02/2007 09:50:34 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by rossbilly:
Apparently there is something magical about THIS strap... at least, there'd better be for the price! |
Weird. B&H has the same item for $57. Methinks Adorama has a pricing error... |
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03/02/2007 10:02:40 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Has your neck strap ever snapped or come undone while around your neck? |
never ... never ... NEVER say that again. it's a frightening thought that sends chills up my spine. :)
i use the D200 strap that comes with the camera. i figure that's good enough for now ... i don't like the words NIKON D200 on it in big letters, so i'll probably replace it before i travel abroad again.
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03/02/2007 10:24:24 AM · #29 |
| I replaced both of my Canon straps with OptiTech ones as soon as I bought the cameras. Its a much more comfortable strap and (knock wood) I have never had a strap failure. |
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03/02/2007 10:43:51 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by idnic:
I have never had a strap failure. |
is strap failure anything like costume failure? you know, where your strap comes off, you drop your camera and pop a nipple?? LOL
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03/02/2007 10:47:26 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by super-dave:
Originally posted by idnic:
I have never had a strap failure. |
is strap failure anything like costume failure? you know, where your strap comes off, you drop your camera and pop a nipple?? LOL |
LOL Yes and believe me, I'd rather show a nipple than drop a camera!! :) |
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03/02/2007 11:01:16 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by idnic:
LOL Yes and believe me, I'd rather show a nipple than drop a camera!! :) |
One of these things is bad, the other is good.
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03/02/2007 07:41:40 PM · #33 |
| Both are good for us. We win more competitions and we see a nipple. Its a no brainer! |
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03/02/2007 08:20:46 PM · #34 |
| lol...seriously though If you are that worried about why don't you just have two on your camera that way if one fails the other will hold up. I have never had that problem, or even heard of a strap breaking. I would think you could see if it was going to break soon though. |
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03/02/2007 08:43:30 PM · #35 |
| Once, but I had it threaded wrong. Fortunately, it was more of a slow unraveling sort of thing than a quick snap, so I noticed and the camera only fell about an inch before I caught it. |
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03/02/2007 08:46:00 PM · #36 |
| Call me crazy, but I don't use the strap. They get in the way, are apt to get tangled or pulled and I just plain don't like them either. |
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03/02/2007 08:51:15 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by Bosborne:
Call me crazy, but I don't use the strap. They get in the way, are apt to get tangled or pulled and I just plain don't like them either. |
I simply can not walk around the city without them. Especially when carrying two cameras. |
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03/02/2007 08:58:46 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Has your neck strap ever snapped or come undone while around your neck? |
Only on my guitar, not a camera ... |
do they make strap locks for cameras?....i think not....but its an idea (they do make those clip off straps).
anywho you should try strap locks on ye ole guitar....
_bran(what where you doing to cause that...?)do_
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03/02/2007 08:59:41 PM · #39 |
| Neck straps have never failed me, but the strap on my old bag broke once dropping the D50, Nikkor 70-300 and the 12-24 to the ground... that was a bit of a shock. |
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03/02/2007 09:00:12 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by Bosborne:
Call me crazy, but I don't use the strap. They get in the way, are apt to get tangled or pulled and I just plain don't like them either. |
You know how you can bump your elbow sometimes and it makes your hand open -- I watched a friend drop his Olympus one time because he bumped into a brick corner. I've never gone without a strap since. Its just too easy to have THAT moment. |
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03/09/2007 12:00:10 AM · #41 |
Originally posted by Bosborne:
Call me crazy, but I don't use the strap. They get in the way, are apt to get tangled or pulled and I just plain don't like them either. |
Call ME crazy - my favorite way of shooting is rollerblading through town, shooting candids as I go. I have not yet fallen, but the day I do I will tell myself 'told you so'. But it is worth the chance, though I am using my L glass usually when I do this. Doh!
But, I do use the strap, and it has not failed me to this day :-)
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03/09/2007 12:28:45 AM · #42 |
| Never had the strap broke. Had lucky catches before though. Just simply looking through pictures, and just cannot hold onto that camera! Also dropped a framed picture on my old camera, but it just dented the back. Phew. |
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03/09/2007 12:30:22 AM · #43 |
Get an Op/Tech Pro Strap, about $18. super comfortable, very strong and doesn't advetise to every crack head 'hey, steal this nikon i have around my neck please!'
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03/09/2007 01:18:58 AM · #44 |
I used to use a strap in a past life - but now just gets in the way.
Much easier without. I find it easier to keep the camera out of view until needed.
(Had you asked this question in my past life - LEATHER, the only way to go!)
Cheers! |
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