Beginner Attaching a camera strap

Or...…………………………… use a simple system, like Peak Design, stops all that faffing about - I use these and as so easy to use- I have 3 sets of the anchors 1 set each on my 2
camera bodies and one set attached to my 200-600mm lens - One strap is all you need

link_ https://www.wexphotovideo.com/peak-...0189960&utm_content=Bing - Shopping - Low AOV

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Les :)
 
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Lez325 said:
Or...…………………………… use a simple system
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Agreed.

I use Op/Tech. They seem to be the least expensive and offer a wide range including straps for two cameras at once and chest harnesses...

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I have had problems with those Op/Tech.designs and don't trust them one bit. I have the same as Les, Peak design with the updated push buttons connectors. I did at first worry about how strong they were, but having used them for quite a time suffered not problems at all. well worrh the money. Fitted those connectors to all three cameras and got the latest free when the strap came with the previous design
 
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I discovered this method quite recently, when I bought the excellent, simple Nikon AN-4B strap for a small camera:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37064-REG/Nikon_639_AN_4B_Nylon_Neck_Strap.html

Unlike most Nikon straps, the branding is almost invisible. It's strangely expensive in the UK, but Japanese dealers sell it for under £15 delivered on ebay.

The main method in the video is a bit more fiddly than the obvious method he shows at the beginning, but you only need to do it once and it does look neat (and perhaps more secure). You could probably also do this with more sophisticated strap systems that use interchangeable connectors, provided they have a webbing option, like Op/Tech:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSYQn2y9KcA


Here is Nikon's diagram if the method isn't clear from the videos:

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Op-Tech for me, but that is in part because Peak Design didn't exist when I bought my strap and dual harness.

The Peak Design anchors do look very neat, and would probably be a better match for some of the small mirrorless bodies these days, but I'm happy with what I have.
 
realspeed said:
I have had problems with those Op/Tech.designs and don't trust them one bit. I have the same as Les, Peak design with the updated push buttons connectors. I did at first worry about how strong they were, but having used them for quite a time suffered not problems at all. well worrh the money
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What happened with Op/Tech? I've used the Pro strap for many years on larger cameras without issues.
 
the arm part broke that goes into the receiver
 
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Retune said:
I've used the Pro strap for many years on larger cameras without issues.
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It's the first time I've heard of a problem and I've had several straps and connectors in use for more than five years.
 
Restrap make a really good 'sling' camera strap, with a nice padded shoulder. It's also magnetic so detaches like the PD ones.
 
AndrewFlannigan said:
It's the first time I've heard of a problem and I've had several straps and connectors in use for more than five years.
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I’ve been using OpTech for about 15 years, shot 100s of weddings and events, used for travel etc and never a missed beat.

I’ll go as far as to say this is the first report I’ve ever read of an OpTech strap failing in this way.
 
I have always used Optech, never had a problem with the Pro connectors and straps.
Same can't be said for their Mini QD Loop range, gave up on them after two lucky escapes

First lucky escape today when one broke, closer inspection showed it was frayed, not even that old.
I use the connectors that attach it to a rucksack so one side was left holding the camera, been a strap it would have fell.
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Second when I checked the connector on another camera
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To be fair Peak Design had a similar problem, believe they are on the fourth iteration of their connector.
Hope its ok because I am using wrist straps with the V4, so far so good
 
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I am working withe Carry Speed system
https://store.carryspeed.com

Some advantages I found in that system are:
- secured connection between the camera and the plate
- a second security if ever the plate loosens (never happened to me)
- the mounting plate is Arca Swiss compatible, so your camera is ready to be mounted on a tripod
- different straps and harness that you can use, all compatible to the same system
- comfortable shoulder pads
 
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I have always used Optech, never had a problem with the Pro connectors and straps.
Same can't be said for their Mini QD Loop range, gave up on them after two lucky escapes

First lucky escape today when one broke, closer inspection showed it was frayed, not even that old.
I use the connectors that attach it to a rucksack so one side was left holding the camera, been a strap it would have fell.

Second when I checked the connector on another camera

To be fair Peak Design had a similar problem, believe they are on the fourth iteration of their connector.
Hope its ok because I am using wrist straps with the V4, so far so good
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I've had a Mini QD wrist strap on an X100T, the camera I've carried everywhere for nearly 5 years:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/1801021-Strap-Compact-Cameras-Binoculars/dp/B000H02B6O

I've just checked the connector and I can see some some minor fraying of fibres, though it still looks structurally sound at this point. But I only use it as a 'safety strap', holding the camera by its body so that the strap rarely supports its weight and the anchor doesn't have much opportunity to 'saw' through the connector. I suppose in the end these things are just pieces of string and aren't going to last for ever when supporting a metal lug. A safer alternative is to fit a split ring to the lug that is wide enough to take a standard connector, though you have to be careful the ring doesn't rub against the finish of your camera (some straps have protectors for this purpose).
 
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I've had a Mini QD wrist strap on an X100T, the camera I've carried everywhere for nearly 5 years:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/1801021-Strap-Compact-Cameras-Binoculars/dp/B000H02B6O

I've just checked the connector and I can see some some minor fraying of fibres, though it still looks structurally sound at this point. But I only use it as a 'safety strap', holding the camera by its body so that the strap rarely supports its weight and the anchor doesn't have much opportunity to 'saw' through the connector. I suppose in the end these things are just pieces of string and aren't going to last for ever when supporting a metal lug. A safer alternative is to fit a split ring to the lug that is wide enough to take a standard connector, though you have to be careful the ring doesn't rub against the finish of your camera (some straps have protectors for this purpose).
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Broken connector was on a Fuji X-E2 and the frayed one was on a X-T1
Be careful with the Fuji triangular connectors, they have sharp edges that can chafe.
Changed mine for round split rings and a rubber O ring to prevent damage to the body
At one time Fuji put an insert inside the lug to prevent wear, that also had a sharp edge.

Fine if you check them for wear, I just didn't think of it until one gave way.
As you say they are only a piece of glorified string, just something to be aware of
 
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I don't have the Fuji rings fitted at the moment, though I can see what may be an insert within the lug. I could do with some sort of insert on my old Leicas with soft brass lugs, and came across this ingenious solution a while ago that I haven't yet tried:

https://asingulareye.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/leica-strap-lug-wear-my-fix/

Come to think of it, the standard Leica strap might work rather well on the Fuji:

https://johnnymartyr.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/the-best-camera-strap-in-the-world/
 
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