7D neck strap wearing

[markflemming]

<p>Hi, sorry for such a low tech question but...<br>

On returning from a holiday I noticed that the neck strap on my recently aquired D7 with EF-s 17-85 lens has started to bunch and shows slight wear at the point the neck strap passes through the metal loops on the camera body, this was never an issue on my 20d and 40d as when I passed them on, the neck strap was virtually perfect after quite a lot of use. So my question is, is this now normal on a 7d, if so is there anything I can buy to prevent the stap cutting through.<br>

Regards,<br>

Mark</p>

[davem1]

<p>Sorry.......</p>

<p>A new smooth neck?</p>

[PuppyDigs]

<p>Get a better strap. You 7D strap loops are fine but Canon straps are really cheap and less durable than those of yesteryear.</p>

[markflemming]

<p>Hi, Puppy Face thanks for that will look for a replacement.</p>

[les_gibbons]

<p>I usually replace all straps with a wide neoprene one, much easier to wear and does not cut into the neck like some original straps do.</p>

[paddler4]

<p>Like Les, I got rid of the original neck strap right away. I have been using one of the Crumpler straps below for more than a year and like it a lot--very comfortable, and it has little slides near the padded part that makes it quick and easy to change the length a bit when changing positions, e.g., from over the shoulder to around the neck.</p>

<p>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/588720-REG/Crumpler_ID_02A_Industry_Disgrace_Neck_Strap.html</p>

[rae_brown]

<p>I agree and have always replaced my Canon straps. For anyone hosting their photos on Smugmug...they will send you a free strap (of course it says Smugmug on it). I've been using these freebies and they are actually much better than the original Canon straps. Enjoy your new camera...I've been loving my 7d.</p>

[markflemming]

<p>Thanks Les, Dan I like the look of Crumpler, its getting rave reviews. I must admit my very first camera a Pentax ME super had a very good neck strap fixing like a mini key ring attachment which seems to have been dropped, ah well, progress I suppose, you would think they would look into small things like this when at the design stage, as if I had failed to notice the metal loop cutting into the strap who knows how long it would have been before disaster struck? I am starting to sound like an "old Duffer" now so will sign off!<br />thanks for all your advice</p>

[markflemming]

<p>Rae, brilliant I will give it a try, and yes I cannot get over how much I enjoy using my 7d over my 40d, the images appear brighter and much more detailed but maybe I am just biased as I love the video feature.<br>

Thanks again</p>

[tom_harvey3]

<p>Optech Pro loop strap works well on my 5DII, and far more comfortable than the Canon strap.</p>

[davidstormphotography]

<p>I got rid of my neck strap months ago and purchased a "Black Rapid strap". it takes all the weight off your neck and transfers it to your shoulders.<br>

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/661579-REG/Black_Rapid_RS_7.html</p>

[karl_metz]

<p>http://www.upstrap-pro.com/<br>

These straps are made of Kevlar...no wear at the metal camera grommets. I've used them for over three years, still the original set.</p>

[karl_metz]

<p>http://www.upstrap-pro.com/<br>

These straps are made of Kevlar...no wear at the metal camera grommets. I've used them for over three years, still the original set.</p>

[philip_wilson]

<p>Domke also make great straps</p>

[bill_morrow1]

<p>Well, since we're on straps 'n all...<br>

Has anyone had any experience with something that resembles a shoulder holster, but is<br>

designed to hold TWO cameras on either side. I often carry two, and either I come close<br>

to hanging myself, or the camera I'm not holding swings and has come close to hitting things on occasion.<br>

I've seen people using them, but never asked how well they work, and from whom they<br>

purchased.</p>

[rae_brown]

<p>Here's the url for the free Smugmug strap. Make sure you are logged into your Smugmug account before going there.<br>

http://smugmug.com/free-stuff.mg</p>

 

[jaydesi]

<p>Thanks for posting this thread, I'd been meaning to ask the same thing. I'm going with the Crumpler.</p>

[Jeffrey L.T. von Glück]

<p>I'll second Karl. The <em>only</em> straps I use on all my cameras are from UPStrap. The best strap on the planet. They never slip and wear like iron. I've tried them all in over 45 years of shooting and nothing comes close to the UPStraps.</p>

[markflemming]

<p>Hi, Bill, I have never used a double strap shoulder but I have just spotted a supplier whilst following the varius links posted in reply to my question.<br>

<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/645448-REG/Black_Rapid_DR_1.html">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/645448-REG/Black_Rapid_DR_1.html</a><br>

Looks like something from a x cert movie but looks aint everything!</p>

[ken_max__parks]

<p>I took one glance at the Canon strap, still in the bag wrapper and threw it back in the box. I went to Wolf camera and bought a Quantary Aircell camera strap, a much better strap.<br>

The D7 is an awesome DSLR...<br>

I use Quantary straps on my Olympus E-3 and E-30; they're very comfortable and durable.</p>

<p>Now I'm building another camera system, starting with the Canon 7D. I may get the T2i as a backup/secondary camera... and not use the Canon strap.</p>