OP/TECH 1501372 Pro Loop Strap for Camera Equipment (Black)

by OP/TECH USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 43 x 2.5 x 0.2 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007E816
• Item model number: 1501372
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #61 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Case & Bag Accessories
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 3, 2002

Product Description

Color: Black

From the Manufacturer

The PRO LOOP STRAP is rapidly becoming the choice of professional photographers and people who use large cameras with long heavy lenses. It's also ideal for use on portable power packs. The patented weight reduction system makes the PRO LOOP STRAP absolutely essential for prolonged use of a heavy camera or portable power pack. Equipment instantly feels 50% lighter and 100% more comfortable when using a PRO LOOP STRAP . The weight is evenly dispersed while the strap functions as a shock absorber to eliminate neck and shoulder fatigue. The Non Slip Grip adds the finishing touch which enables camera gear to be safely carried slung over the shoulder. You'll definitely feel the difference!

The PRO LOOP STRAP has a unique connection system for especially tight connection points. The strap loops through the connection area to form a slip knot which "falls" away freely from the camera when in use. This easy-to-attach connection system is a great alternative to OP/TECH USA's patented connector. A simple and extremely secure system you can trust!

Specifications

• Recommended Load*: Up to 15 lbs (6.8kg)
• Carry Style: Neck, or Shoulder
• # of Connection Points: Two
• Connection Type: 1/4" Webbing Loop
• Strap Length: fully adjustable from 37" to 43" (94cm - 109.2cm)
• Pad Dimensions: 2.5" by 15" Neoprene (6.35cm - 38.1cm)
• Quick disconnects: Yes
• Materials: Neoprene pad with Non Slip Grip, nylon webbing and leather tabs
• Webbing Width: 3/4"
• Made in the USA

* The recommended load is the weight that is most comfortably carried by a particular strap. It is not the maximum load capacity of the strap.

Available Colors

Black	Red	Navy	Royal	Wine	Nature	Steel	Forest

Instructions

How to Attach a PRO LOOP STRAP to Your Camera

Product Description

The PRO LOOP STRAP is rapidly becoming the choice of professional photographers and people who use large cameras with long heavy lenses. It's also ideal for use on portable power packs. The patented weight reduction system makes the PRO LOOP STRAP absolutely essential for prolonged use of a heavy camera or portable power pack. Equipment instantly feels 50% lighter and 100% more comfortable when using a PRO LOOP STRAP . The weight is evenly dispersed while the strap functions as a shock absorber to eliminate neck and shoulder fatigue. The Non Slip Grip adds the finishing touch which enables camera gear to be safely carried slung over the shoulder. The PRO LOOP STRAP combines all the same features of the PRO STRAP with a unique connection system for especially tight connection points. The strap loops through the connection area to form a slip knot which "falls" away freely from the camera when in use. This easy-to-attach connection system is a great alternative to OP/TECH USA's patented connector. A simple and extremely secure system you can trust!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

119 of 120 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good strap if you are 5'7" or shorter..., April 12, 2010

By 

Robert S. Tobias (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OP/TECH 1501372 Pro Loop Strap for Camera Equipment (Black) (Electronics)

There are two versions of the excellent camera strap. There's this one and then there's the Op/Tech Pro Camera Strap 3/8" - Black.

There are two differences (besides cost).

This strap is considerably shorter. To my mind you can always make the longer strap shorter but once you've let this one out all the way that's all there is. I'm 6'3" and with this strap let out all the way I can sort of comfortably carry a camera over my shoulder. If I want to put the strap over my head it is very uncomfortable.

The shorter strap uses a loop through attachment while with the longer strap you need to thread the strap through your camera eyelet and then the strap buckle. I purchased the shorter strap (not realizing how short it was) for the convenience of the loop attachment. After buying the longer strap I've found that threading the strap isn't that much less convenient.

My suggestion would be to buy the other, longer strap unless you are certain the additional length will not come in handy. Either way, these are extremely comfortable straps.

Additional details about the length difference:

One strap has a max length of 46" and the other a bit over 56". The difference is the length of the two attachment pieces that connect either end of your camera to the center strap. The shorter strap comes with these: Op/Tech System Connector #9 Uni Adapter Loop, 10.5" - 13.5" (26,7 CM - 34,3 CM) each side and the longer one with these: OP/TECH USA System Connectors 3/8" (9,525mm) - Carrying strap connector - black (pack of 2 ). You can see that by going to any of the larger camera store sites and reviewing the details listed there about the two straps. Just google: "Op/Tech 1501372" and then "Op/Tech 1501012" to do searches on the two different straps mentioned in this review.

I found this out the hard way, by ordering the shorter strap without knowing the difference. I "fixed" it by ordering both the longer version of the strap and an extra set of extensions.

BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews can take the place of first-hand experiences that are lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and work hard to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and if there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable and sturdy, August 29, 2007

By 

lisa rigby "lisa rigby" - See all my reviews

This review is from: OP/TECH 1501372 Pro Loop Strap for Camera Equipment (Black) (Electronics)

This is a great strap. I find the padding to be very, very comfortable and far better the strap that came with my Canon DSLR. Another viewer mentioned it was too short, but I actually had to adjust it quite a bit to make it shorter (I'm 5'5"), so I don't think anyone under 6" would have any problems with it. Realize too that this is part of the Op/Tech system, which means that you can unhook the connectors which grasp the camera, and replace with other Op/Tech connectors (such as the Super Pro A). Why would you want to do this? Well if you use a Canon and certain film cameras (such as Hasselblad or Bronica), the cameras have different hardware for connecting with straps. For example, the connector on this strap will not connect with a Hasselblad or Bronica (but they will connect with most other cameras, including Canon so don't worry). So instead of having different straps that fit different cameras, you can just buy the connectors and click them on and interchange on this one strap.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera strap, February 19, 2007

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Mark D. Schnittman "mschnit" (Rocky Point, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OP/TECH 1501372 Pro Loop Strap for Camera Equipment (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this for my Canon G6, which is almost the size and weight of a full-fledged SLR. This is a great strap. It is well made, the design of the loops allows use on cameras with small eyelets, the strap easily falls away from the camera body while shooting so it's not in your way, and the strap itself distributes the weight over a large area so your shooting fatigue-free for hours. Highly recommended. Wish I bought it about 10 years ago!

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