paulo_fonseca1 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 <p>I am looking for a camera strap to replace my original Canon strap. I do not necessarily look for something ultra-fancy, but I would like it to be (i) discrete, (ii) comfortable and (iii) secure. I've been looking into a few neoprene straps (no Blackrapid style) but they all have some kind of "quick release clips", and I definitely don't like the idea of having my equipment hanging by a piece of plastic, much less when it is, by definition, made to be "quickly released". Any suggestion of a particular model which does dot have such clips? Thanks</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 <p>I have used the OpTech quick release straps for years. They only relase quickly when you do the very-not-accidental thing required to pinch the two pieces of the closure mechanism together. I can't conceive of a way that could happen accidentally without it also involving some sort of serious trauma to the person around whose neck it's hanging.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 <p>I have been using Tamrac straps with quick release for years with no problems, just like Matt with the Optech. I suppose it would be possible to cause it to release by mistake, but in 20+ years it has never happened to me.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_r3 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 <p>Both Domke and UpStrap have models without quick release buckles.</p> <p>Good luck,</p> <p>Steve R</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo_fonseca1 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks for the answers and, yeah, I must have some sort of psychological blockage about these plastic clips.... You know, I have a small kid and they are capable of the most unexpected things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Currie Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 <p>I have never had a problem with the Tamrac quick release straps, which I find just right, but Tamrac also makes, or made, a strap without them, and their straps tend to be good and robust, and sit nicely on my shoulder.</p> <p>I've had more issues with slipping buckles than with the quick releases. Something you need to check periodically. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryp Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 <p>Domke makes "Gripper" straps in 1" and 1.5" widths. I like the former for cameras. YMMV. They're all well made and IMO reliable.</p> <p>Henry Posner<br /><strong>B&H Photo-Video</strong></p> Henry Posner B&H Photo-Video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatulent1 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 <p>For heavier gear (1N-RS, 1V-HS with large lens) I am very partial to <a href="http://www.crumpler.com/us/Camera-Bags/Camera-Straps-Accessories/Industry-Disgrace.html?LanguageCode=EN&SKU=IDE000-T00000">Crumpler's Industry Disgrace</a>. Ergonomically shaped, black or brown, no quick release clips.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfarrar Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 <p>I second Matt - OpTech are excellent, can't detach accidentally, and the neoprene stretch really does take strain off your neck. Easy to remove the buk of the strap for tripod work in wind, too.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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