Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(74)
4 star:		(17)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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.

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.

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!

I'll just add a few comments since most of the others have given the good points. First, I'm 6'2" and have no problem with the length - the camera could hang down to my waist. The only reason it could be too short is if you put the strap over your head to hang it from your shoulder. But the strap has such good cling that just hanging it off your shoulder is quite safe and much more comfortable.

I also like that the big strap is detachable. But more importantly I like that the male and female ends on the clips will mate on the camera attachments straps. Other brands miss this trick. This make a small carry handle which is useful and doesn't get in the way when I work on a tripod or if I'm just going to keep the camera in the bag. You can then keep the big strap out of your camera bag when you're not going to use it.

It's too short. If they would add about a foot, foot and a half adjustability to it (make it longer), it would be great. Had to retire it after one hiking trip because I couldn't sling my camera in the most comfortable position for me.

I have a number of straps and really prefer this proloop attachment and the strap for my heaviest cameras. I also like the loop attachment because there is no metal which could touch the camera's LCD when the strap and camera are in a bag.

This is much better than the stock strap. The quick release is great when you want to get the strap out of the way. The curve and the thickness of the strap make it much more comfortable to carry the camera for long periods.

I lasted one day with my factory strap and my big Sigma 70-300 before I ordered this. The strap is big, soft and feels good all day. One of the best features for me are the quick releases. I have no idea how camera straps seem to be able to twist by themselves but with the quick releases, just unsnap, unwind and reattach. Done. I will Never have a camera without one of these again.

One more great thing about this strap - I was shooting some long exposure shots in the wind. Even on a tripod, the strap was acting as a sail and moving the camera. Quick solution was to unclip the quick release - no more sail. 5 second fix!

My boyfriend bought me this OP/TECH strap last Christmas for my second camera body, and I immediately fell in love with it. My other camera's strap attached via small metal rings (like a key ring), and over time, the rings had worn scrapes into the paint on my Nikon D200, which upset me a bit. Additionally, the other strap had no means of securing the flappy bits once I had the strap length set where I wanted it - they were always getting in the way. When I upgraded my main body to a D300, I bought another OP/TECH strap, because it solves both problems. It attaches to the camera body by means of a small fabric loop, which is sturdy, but will not scratch the camera over time. Also, there are no loose strap ends to flop around - everything is stitched together, and very neat and tidy - it doesn't get in my way. And the strap has quick-release buckles so that you can remove the bulky part of the strap if you're shooting on a tripod. All in all, a perfect camera strap.

This camera strap is very comfortable, and doesn't come loose like the Nikon strap that came with camera. Nikon strap had come loose and my Nikon D80 fell to hard floor. Lucky no damage, but I wanted a strap that was more reliable. It is a good length for me at 6'1", though I've seen reviews that would like to see more length. To each his own...