Hi all,

I currently use the OP/Tech SLR Wrist Strap with my OM-D. I'm very happy with it and want to order a neck strap from OP/Tech that also utilizes the quick disconnects. I've looked at the E-Z Comfort strap and really like it, but it doesn't use the quick disconnects.

Is there a way to "adapt" this strap for use with the quick disconnectors, or, is there another OP/Tech neck strap of similar size/price that does use the quick disconnect?

Thanks for your help.

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I have the wrist strap and one of these OP/TECH USA Super Classic Strap - the Uni Loop version.

I use the Classic Strap which has the quick disconnects. The link is for their discontinued/factory seconds straps which is 50% off of the regular price which puts it in the same price as the EZ Comfort strap regular price.

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Jerome

Thanks for the responses. I'm about 6' tall with fairly broad shoulders, do you think these straps are long enough to be comfortable? Also, Jerome, did you purchase the "factory defect' classic strap? If so, is its "defect" a nuisance?

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I did get the factory defects strap and there was some waviness but nothing as shown on Op/Tech's web site. I bought 5 of them and after over one years use I can't see the waviness anymore really. As for whether these straps are long enough, I'm only 5' 1'' and with the strap around my neck, the camera is just above my waist. Now, the strap from the camera lug to the end of the quick disconnect is 12" with an additional 7 3/4" of strap I don't use. I hope this is enough information for you.

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Jerome

Do any of the standard size QD straps work without using the D-ring?

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I use the smaller bino/camera strap that uses the small QD fasteners. It's very well proportioned for my OM-D and GX1.

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Another option you might consider is the Utility Strap Sling. This lets the camera sit at my side near my waist, which I feel is a more comfortable position than a standard neck strap affords. Like you I am 6' tall and fairly broad and I've found the length of the sling comfortable when adjusted to it's maximum length (with a loop of around 53" if I recall when I measured it).

The thing I really appreciate about the OP/TECH system is that it's simple to switch straps. I've also got a wrist strap that I often use which attaches to the same quick release. Somewhere I have a neck strap as well, but I've never attached it to my camera as the sling strap and wrist strap really provide everything I need.

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Op-Tech also sells extensions that work with their quick disconnect equipped products if you need more length... I use these myself on the sling.

I have the same setup and am pretty happy with it. I also have one of their "Pro" straps with the loops and QDs, but it's really overkill for a u43 camera. The piece that goes behind my neck is too stiff for so little weight. It worked well for DSLRs, but not for these little cameras.