Camera Strap

Randy Mandy said:
Hi again

I have been looking at other straps but all seem so expensive why is that?

Mand x
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Have a look at the quick strap, they are all essentially the same thing, it has a buy it now price of £29.99 or best offer, I bid £18 and it was accepted, great quality too.
 
I wouldn't get my hopes high just yet Mandy, people tend to hold off placing bids till the very last few minutes. Also, a worth while trick is to place the bids in odd numbers i.e. £5.07 as most people tend to round the price to £5.00 or £5.05.

All the best with your bidding.
 
Made a best offer of £18.75 for one of the Bondscamera ones on Tuesday, have to say they have been very informative through the payment dispatch process with messages through both ebay and paypal, even a tracking number, not bad considering its 'free postage', will see what the quality is like when they get here.
 
Hey and this weekend I'm off with some friends to Weymouth and I will be putting The Q Strap through its paces so I will report back on how good it is.
 
Randy Mandy, what price was accepted?
I can't decide between this or the Quick Strap from Hong Kong off Bonds Camera. Anybody know the difference?
 
I've just got one and I reckon it would Jonathon, my body/lens combo is about 2.7kg. Obviously not 4kg but it feels substantial.
 
Hi Deep Blue (is that cus you have deep blue eyes?) It's not the same as the Quick Strap which I also took a look at, it's a lot stronger.

I put in an offer of £20 and got accepted, recieved confirmation of shipping almost instantly and it was here the next day. I was very impressed.
 
Hi Deep Blue (is that cus you have deep blue eyes?)
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Maybe....

I like the look of the Quick Strap as it has the pockets for memory cards and seems a bit more comfortable. Is there any padding for the shoulder on the S Strap, Mandy?
 
My Q-Strap from Bondcameras arrived today :clap:

The base plate is quite large, but it is just what I've been looking for, no more juggling my notepad and camera or my camera slipping off my shoulder :clap:.

Excellent service considering the post was supposed to take 2-3 weeks !! but it arrived in less than a week.
 
@DrRusty
How much load do you think it will bear and also how many pockets are there on the shoulder padding and what can you fit in them?

Thanks
 
deepblu said:
@DrRusty
How much load do you think it will bear and also how many pockets are there on the shoulder padding and what can you fit in them?

Thanks
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Tricky question - it holds my D5000 plus SB800 no worries. I don't have a 70-300 :( to test that option although the base plate is large and wouldn't neceassarily work on the tripod mount of the larger lenses.

It seems well made and the webbing is wide so I guess it can handle a fair wieght.

Single zipped pocket on shoulder, problaby on useful for spare sd-cards, but not sure I would put a anything it as it might affect how is sits on my shoulder.

I will put some photos up later when I get a chance to dig out the P&S.
 
HoppyUK said:
So, you've also got a Camdapter plate (http://www.camdapter.com/about.html Love the snakeskin jobbie :D ) and the camera hangs with the handgrip hanging down?

Have I got that right? How do you get on with the two sliders? I've got an OpTech strap, might be worth a punt for £12.
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I'm off out to use it in anger for the first time in a minute. I'll report back in a few hours...
 
ChrisJ_SLH said:
I'm off out to use it in anger for the first time in a minute. I'll report back in a few hours...
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Right, I'm back. Bloody cold it was too.

I'm a strap happy chappy. The sling adaptop & Camdapter plate combo worked really well. The two sliders stop the the camera twisting on strap to a degree and shoulder pad stayed in place well.
 
Ok three piccies (NO C&C ;) )

The strap

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The base plate and catch

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Suspended on side

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Maybe my only slight issue is that I would have prefered say a carabina type catch rather than the opening latch provided. Might keep my eyes open for a replacement. (oh and the base plate isn't exactly small.

Long enough to comfortably sit across my chest and hang to the side and the holder runs smoothly as the eyelet is large.
 
Looks great. but i 100% agree the latch is not what i expect most people want.
I am sure someone will come up with a better fixing.
 
If anyone finds a small locking carabiner with slider - please tell me !!

The hole in the bas plate is probably too small for a standard climbing carabiner
 
DrRusty said:
If anyone finds a small locking carabiner with slider - please tell me !!

The hole in the bas plate is probably too small for a standard climbing carabiner
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Have a look in B&Q - I picked up a couple of different sized aluminium carabiners (with screw locks on the gates) for £1 each.
 
The plate is the best part of this kit. It is something that the "R" etc missed out on. It must be a lot stronger. As long as the shoulder pad does not move when 'drawing up the camera" then its my next strap.

Wonder if the seller would do a discount for this forum ? they should !!
And maybe work as a team to produce a much better solution for the clasp
 
Wouldn't you be better using the QR plate from your (if you own one) tripod instead of the plate supplied? Seems like it would be a bit of a PITA if you wanted to switch to tripod work....
 
DekHog said:
Wouldn't you be better using the QR plate from your (if you own one) tripod instead of the plate supplied? Seems like it would be a bit of a PITA if you wanted to switch to tripod work....
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The time "loss " for this process is not really going to be affected by a removal of a plate . I cannot see a situation where 20 seconds would matter .
 
incapete said:
Have a look in B&Q - I picked up a couple of different sized aluminium carabiners (with screw locks on the gates) for £1 each.
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Cheers :thumbs: in my head i knew I had seen what i was looking for, it might well have been B&Q, I will go an have a look.
 
DekHog said:
Wouldn't you be better using the QR plate from your (if you own one) tripod instead of the plate supplied? Seems like it would be a bit of a PITA if you wanted to switch to tripod work....
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Screw thread on underside of nut, although with a QR plate it might look a little unslightly :gag:

I have yet to buy a decent tripod with QR plate so not a problem at hte moment.

Meant to say the plate has rubber on it to stop it slipping, which seems to work well.

I might well look to get another one - so the idea of organising a forum discount appeals to me ?
 
Hi everyone

I'm on my lunch.

Had a great weekend down in Dorset with my friends. I took my Q strap and it's sooo coool. All my mates wanted a go. Anyway great time.
 
Randy Mandy said:
I'm wearing my strap now :love:
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What, only the strap, Mandy? :naughty: I think we do need photos afterall.

Gotta say that the Op/tech strap is the nicest I've found. I don't have an issue with it's length and for comfort, I've found nothing like it.

I'm not convinced I'd feel happy with my camera hanging down by my side both in terms of comfort and whether I'd 100% trust the strap.

PS. Nikons own straps are a nightmare to thread and they're damned uncomfortable.
 
Geoff your'e terrible :nono:

Listen, when your camera's on The Q Strap, it aint goin nowhere! It's really strong and when it's hanging behind you don't notice it it's so comfy. It looks great with my black T shirt too :lol:

Mand x
 
Do you have any pictures of your Q strap Mandy? The ones on eBay aren't the best.
 
Randy Mandy said:
Geoff your'e terrible :nono:

Listen, when your camera's on The Q Strap, it aint goin nowhere! It's really strong and when it's hanging behind you don't notice it it's so comfy. It looks great with my black T shirt too :lol:

Mand x
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Are you being a tease, Mand? ;)

What height does your camera hang at? Doesn't it bash against you everytime you move/walk?
 
"Doesn't it bash against you everytime you move/walk?"

Now that could be painful.
 
sbowler579 said:
"Doesn't it bash against you everytime you move/walk?"

Now that could be painful.
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My thoughts exactly. A chunky great DSLR with a 28-70mm f2.8 is just the thing to double you over if it catches you right. Much as I love my camera and I'd be slightly worried about it slapping against a belt buckle etc and getting scratched, in this instance, I'm more concerned about it hitting me square in the nuts. :nono:
 
I have used this strap with a gripped D300 + Sigma 100-300/1.4 tc and a gripped Fuji S5Pro + Sigma 70-200 with no problem at all.
 
Randy Mandy do you have any connection with the manufacturers of this strap?
 
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