OP/TECH USA 1601502 Mirrorless Camera Strap with QD Connectors - Black

I bought this product about 3 months ago and since it has become my main camera strap. I pretty much use my cameras daily and I've had bad experiences with cheaper neoprene style straps, where I've nearly dropped the camera into the ground due to unsafe hooks and such. However, this system is very sturdy, much more than it would appear at first sight on the images, it takes plenty of force to unhook the whole system apart. I've used this strap mainly with two cameras, an Olympus OM-D EM10 micro 4/3rds mirrorless, and a Minolta film camera, and it has performed excellently with both. The strap has two sides, one rubberized and one with the neoprene material and they can both be used equally depending on the preference, the former for added grippiness, the latter for comfort if its on your skin. An added advantage is the system approach to this strap, since multiple loops can be bought for all your gear, you can use this one strap across all your cameras by unhooking and hooking very quickly, and also allows to upgrade or complement other Optech straps if you needed.

I bought this strap to replace the one that came with my new Sony Alpha 6500 mirrorless compact. Why Sony would sell what is probably the best camera of it's type in the world with such a poor standard strap is beyond me, but there you are. The Optech replacement strap (specially designed for mirrorless compacts) is a small work of art. It is beautifully made with a stretchy, non-slip shoulder pad and has two pairs of quick detachable connectors - tiny ones at the camera body to release the entire strap and larger ones at the shoulder pad. The small body connector links are available to purchase seperately, so that you can use the same strap for other equipment such as binoculars etc.

Does the job

Got this for my fujifilm camera to replace the strap that came with the camera. This strap is very comfy and soft on the neck. It works by a plastic clip mechanism similar to standard plastic buckle clips on rucksacks. The clip feels secure and no fear of my camera falling while attached, easy to interchange with other wrist strap from the same company, but generally a bit pricey for what it is. Although the system works well and makes detaching all straps easy if you have the camera on a tripod and don't want a strap in the way. It's not fancy, it's very subtle but comfy when worn for a while. With it being soft it will soak up sweat when being worn around the neck, so need to check the care instructions.

i have two Fuji X-T3s. The provided straps were OK, but as I also use a wrist strap it was a pain having the neck strap dangling down. I needed one which could unclip. So I ordered two. I admit I was concerned when they arrived. The part which goes through the camera lugs is very thin, almost like wire, so I wondered if it would hold. I pulled and pulled and it seemed fine. So have used it for a couple of weeks now, and they are really comfortable and I have confidence in them, especially as Optech has a good reputation. The only minor issue I have its that if I am using the wrist strap and want to remove the main part of the strap it has to be done with the small clips near the camera, otherwise parts of the strap still hang down.Ii have some arthritis in the hands and it is quite difficult to squeeze them. No problem, though, it's better being diffcult than having a broken camera when they come open unexpectedly. Brilliant product, really good price. The Optech wrist straps are great, too!

I am using this strap on a Sony mirrorless camera which is fairly compact and light and find the combination absolutely perfect, it is very easy to fit and exceedingly comfortable to wear for long periods. I don't think I would put this on a heavy DSLR with a large heavy lens as I feel it would strain the strap too much, but for the use I purchased it for it is proving superb. Highly recommended.

Awesome little strap. I've used op tech straps on my Canon 5D's for the last 10 years and really rate the product, and company. This strap is slightly smaller than there regular straps but much bigger than the crappy strap supplied by Fuji for my X-Pro2. This has a great rubber like material on the underside of the strap which helps it cling to your shoulder and it doesn't slip down.

Very good quality product. Ideal size for a Fuji XT5.

I love how this strap has a little bit of give. It sits comfortably around the neck, and the padding is soft so it doesn't cut into the back of your neck, even with a large lens.

satisfied

I feel this strap is exceptional for smaller or mirrorless cameras. The OP/TECH quick connect system is wonderful as I can quickly change from neck strap to wrist strap in seconds The connectors are very secure and I've tested them to make sure they would not unbuckle by accident nor from abuse. It can be unbuckled from near the camera or up near the padded strap. This is well made and looks great. I even love the shade of black - all of it is a satin black. The instant you put this around your neck it feels so comfortable and the amount of shock absorbing stretch is just right. It also has some kind of rubberized material that keeps it from sliding off my shoulder. The stitching is heavy duty as are all the materials used. It's not overly wide nor long. There are no loose ends to the strap as it's a continuous adjustable loop. This also makes adjustments to the length exceptionally quick and while your wearing it.Those loose ends always annoyed me to some extent . It looks of quality and it is. I'll admit when I buy anything for my camera, looks play into my decisions and this compliments my camera gear. Just get it, it's a steal at this price and I can't think of a better neck strap.

Wow. This quality and design of this strap clearly exceeded my expectations on my Fuji x-T10. The "give" of the neoprene shoulder pad provides incredible comfort. The QD loop easily attached to the camera lug. Love the fact that the loop itself is woven nylon, and won't cause any dings or scratches to the camera body (ditto for the wider nylon carry strap or the hard nylon quick disconnects). This strap has a modular design, comprised of 5 distinct sections held together by quick disconnects ("QD"s - this allows the strap to be easily removed intentionally (e.g when using the camera on a tripod). As many reviewers have noted, the QD's aren't prone to accidental openings that could result in camera drops. If you really want a belt and suspenders approach, the larger QD's can be further protected from accidental openings by using simple Velcro strips (Op/Tech sells them but they're just strips of Velcro One Wrap you can make yourself). The strap design also allows for simple, easy adjustment of length and carry position against the body, without having to remove it. For each side, just hold the upper (larger) larger QD clip and slide it up or down to change its length Op/Tech's modular approach also offers another benefit- just buy another set of QD loops and you're able to switch the strap between multiple non-dSLR cameras. And if one section gets damaged, etc., you can replace that part only (but given the low cost of the entire strap, savings vs a totally new strap may be pretty minimal). One caveat - as the strap ages or experiences frequent use, be sure you have a plan to regularly inspect the "QD loop" (where it attaches to the camera lug) for any signs of wear.

Worked well for a month. Then the straps came loose!! Almost shattered my expensive lens!