Which Shoulder strap (Blackrapid or other)?

[TheAndyA]

Hi guys,
I'd like a decent shoulder strap , but one that doesn't use the tripod mount hole.
Can you recommend a particular make, type?

 

[simonblue]

I like the OP/TECH ones,very comfortable and they don't use the tripod hole

 

[TheAndyA]

Thanks Simon.

Actually, I've just found this item, which lets you leave the tripod mount on camera and use a Blackrapid strap. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Rapid-FastenR-T1-Manfrotto-Plates/dp/B0049H89F8

 

[simonblue]

Nice one,you can go the Black-rapid route with the tripod plate,i have both Blackrapids & OP/TECH straps and they are both very good

 

[TheAndyA]

It looks like the Optech are quite a bit cheaper, I take it that the quality is still just as good?

 

[simonblue]

It looks like the Optech are quite a bit cheaper, I take it that the quality is still just as good?

Very good

 

[silverman]

I like the OP/TECH ones,very comfortable and they don't use the tripod hole

Agree entirely here.
Got their wrist strap as well and you can swap between the 2.

 

[Hoof]

www.FPGear.com I got this for Black rapid expensive though coming across the pond now.