On 15/11/04, Stefan Gerris, discombobulated, unleashed: >Well, it finally happened to me too; my camera strap gave way... Luckily I >noticed it ripping and could get hold of my camera. Anyway, I'm looking >for a new one and have some specific requirements: > >The strap should have metal connections that allow for slight tilting of >the camera, without cutting the strap (the lens will always tilt the >camera down - this is what ripped the old strap). >The strap should be wide enough for comfortably transporting my EOS 30 and >70-200 L IS. > >A quick (dis)connects would be nice, as well as the limited stretching >qualities of neoprene, but considering the weight of my gear... > >Any ideas for this? Does the strap I want exist?\
Sorry to read of your near catastrophe, but glad you averted it with some quick reactions. For me, straps are a blessing and a nightmare. Basically, I wanted what you want, but could not find anything satisfactory, so came up with my own solution. I first used it with a Pentax LX, and now the system has migrated over to digital with me. Rather than explain it, I've rattled off a few shots, URL below. The only thing you won't be happy with is that the strap connectors are heavy duty nylon and not metal - but I have not had a problem, and weight tested them by hanging 25 lbs from them! The actual connection at the camera on one side (as you will see) is still heavy woven fabric - actually an old Pentax cloth strap that I have cut and sewn into place. It has lasted 2 cameras and 2 + years so far and not faltered. The chafing caused by dangling large lenses (inc 70-200 2.8 L IS plus 2X converter) is negligible. Anyway, here you go: <http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/spare.html> HTH Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
