New strap for 7D?

[AndyJC]

Hey all,

What do you all recommend for 3rd party straps for a canon 7D? Mostly will be carrying a 70-200 F2.8 IS L or a 100-400 IS L on it so it needs to be comfortable. Preferably a strap that can be used for both around the neck and shoulder.

Thanks!

 

[DizMatt]

I use the R strap. there are loads of similar ones
importantly when you're carrying a 70-200mm you shouldn't use the original strap imho
I attach it to the lens instead of the camera body so as not to stress the join as much

 

[Chipper]

I use a Black Rapid Carried a 5dII + 24 - 105 all day around Paris a while ago with no ache at all. Have used it with my 70 -200 as well. God send!

 

[acetone]

Qstrap on 1D & 70-200 f2.8 use it all day and 1/3 price of black rapid.

 

[Hazza]

I use an Optech pro but attached to my lens if it's my 120-300 or 50-500 as they're heavy old things.

 

[reyjabs]

Speed Carry FS Pro here.

 

[simonblue]

Another one here for the BR straps,they really do work

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Black Rapid get my vote too- I carry my a99 and 150-500mm on mine

Les

 

[andrewc]

I use optech straps

 

[Devonlad]

I usea a Black Rapid RS-7 and use my 5D and 24-105 all day with no aches or pains.
One word of caution if you should ever trip over like i did last year be aware your camera will take bit of a bash what ever strap you use. if on rough ground i tend to use a Lowepro 75 bag since that incident.

 

[OldCarlos]

I also use optech, but have the Carry Speed Pro for heavier combo's.

 

[AndyJC]

thanks all for the replies. The Black Rapid RS-7 looks really good, but one question.. if you attach it to the tripod screw on the camera, can you then attach a tripod plate to it?

 

[MadWoman]

OpTech Pro for me - does a great job with both 100-400 & 70-200 2.8.

 

[Magnus]

thanks all for the replies. The Black Rapid RS-7 looks really good, but one question.. if you attach it to the tripod screw on the camera, can you then attach a tripod plate to it?

With this I believe, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Rapid-FastenR-T1-Manfrotto-Plates/dp/B0049H89F8

 

[DizMatt]

with my old and basic setup...no.
as above you need to buy some extra bits or specific parts

 

[reyjabs]

With this I believe, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Rapid-FastenR-T1-Manfrotto-Plates/dp/B0049H89F8

That's only good for Manfrotto RC2 plate. The Speed Carry FS Pro with F1 mounting plate can handle any plate for tripod use and the advantage over the Black Rapid RS 7 is that there's no contact between the linkage and your camera and or lenses.

 

[AndyJC]

reyjabs that sounds like the best plan then

 

[modchild]

I've got 2 Q-Strap slings and a dual harness and have easily carried a gripped 7D and 70-200 f2.8L IS MkII ll day with no problems on any. Usually I had a gripped 5D MkIII and Sigma 150-500 OS on the other side of the harness and with both the weight is easily distributed and comfortable. With the single sling it's very comfortable to carry all day.