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Alternatives to the supplied EM-1 neck strap

Discussion in 'Olympus Cameras' started by Sootchucker, Apr 24, 2014.

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  1. Sootchucker

    Sootchucker Mu-43 Veteran

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    Aug 9, 2012
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    Just received my new OMD EM-1 as an upgrade to my EM-5 and I love it. Only thing I don't like is the rather "in your face" neck strap that it ships with. Anyone have any ideas for a discreet comfortable alternative. I don't think a wrist strap would suffice as I'm using it with the 12-40 F2.8 Pro lens, and I feel the whole package is just a bit too heavy for a wrist strap ?
     
    Sootchucker, Apr 24, 2014
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  2. OzRay

    OzRay Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    Ray, not Oz
    OzRay, Apr 24, 2014
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  3. gems

    gems Mu-43 Rookie

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    gems, Apr 24, 2014
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  4. OzRay

    OzRay Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    OzRay, Apr 24, 2014
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  5. Fri13

    Fri13 Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 30, 2014
    Shoelace is great. Strong and you get any color wanted and cheap. And wanted to add shoulder rest, just use a leather piece or stringer fiber.

    I don't usually (99% of time) use any straps as they are on the way and camera bag is close or on shoulder where to place camera. And when going on streets just with camera and one lens, holding it at hand is best way.
     
    Fri13, Apr 24, 2014
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  6. jeremyrh

    jeremyrh Mu-43 Rookie

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    Apr 23, 2014
    Yesssss.... Upstrap is the best strap by a long way. Pity they are so damn' expensive. And take such a long time to ship from US.
     
    jeremyrh, Apr 24, 2014
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  7. Richella

    Richella The Wandering Scotsman

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    Aug 21, 2011
    Kuala Lumpur
    The PeakDesign Leash strap is the best strap I've ever owned thanks to the brilliantly inventive quick connect/disconnect feature. I bought extra connectors for my other cameras so that I can very quickly switch the strap between cameras.

    https://peakdesignltd.com/store/leash
     
    Richella, Apr 24, 2014
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  8. JYPfoto

    JYPfoto Mu-43 Veteran

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    Aug 27, 2013
    I only use straps made by DSPTCH, have had 4 of them in different colors and they work out fine.
     
    JYPfoto, Apr 24, 2014
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  9. Gillymaru

    Gillymaru Mu-43 Veteran

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    Jan 12, 2011
    Sunshine Coast Australia
    Gillymaru, Apr 24, 2014
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  10. owczi

    owczi nareteV 34-uM Subscribing Member

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    Apr 13, 2012
    London, United Kingdom
    We all have different preferences - threads like this always get long.

    When I got the E-P2 and E-M5, I thought that the supplied straps were way too thin. The E-M1 one is quite sturdy, wide, has good grip, but as the OP says, definitely in your face.

    At the time I got my E-P2, I chose the Domke Gripper straps with swivel connectors, but there and then in the UK I couldn't find them sold single so I reluctantly bought a pack of 6, two of black, sand and navy - after four years I think this was a good decision; I now have all my :43: and film cameras covered, with the same great straps.

    The connectors rotate so there's no need to turn the strap or camera if the strap twists. The connectors are also detachable so you can disconnect the strap when switching to a sling or something... or you can change the colour of your strap if you have multiple :) 

    I bought the Peak Design Leash and I did like the connectors, but to me the strap looks and feels like a cheap ribbon key lanyard that I've seen tearing and breaking many times. Maybe I haven't spent enough time with it, but I don't think I'd trust it with my E-M1, never mind a (D)SLR. This is a biased opinion though so don't treat it too seriously.
     
    owczi, Apr 24, 2014
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  11. Zee

    Zee Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Mar 24, 2014
    Surry Hills, Aus/ Baguio & Manila, Philippines
    This looks like my next strap - I like the idea of quick removal, I'm going to be diving with my EM-1 once I get a housing, and removing the strap quickly is a must...

    Z...
     
    Zee, Apr 24, 2014
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  12. Search

    Search Mu-43 Regular

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    Mar 23, 2014
    Search, Apr 24, 2014
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  13. billbooz

    billbooz Mu-43 Regular

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    billbooz, Apr 24, 2014
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  14. barry13

    barry13 Mu-43.com Editor Subscribing Member

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    Barry
    I just ordered a Joby Ultrafit sling; BestBuy has it on clearance for under $20, or you can get it from Joby or on eBay for about $30.

    Best Buy has it listed as JB01257-BAM "Joby - Sling Camera Strap", but that model number matches the Ultrafit elsewhere.

    They don't have it in stock in most stores, but you can do 'ship to store' from their site.

    Barry
     
    barry13, Apr 24, 2014
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  15. JudyM

    JudyM Mu-43 All-Pro

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    Westminster, MD
    Here's another vote for the Domke Gripper straps. I tried a strap made by Op/Tech on my 5D Mark II, but the wide strap would dig into my neck when tilting my head back to shoot things up high. In the heat of the summer, the neoprene was like wearing a hot compress on the back of your neck. I wish I'd discovered the Domke straps years ago. They're not only lightweight, but they breathe and feel soft against your neck. They're the only straps I use now.
     
    JudyM, Apr 24, 2014
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  16. Replytoken

    Replytoken Mu-43 Hall of Famer

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    Ken
    Gordy's and Lance both have nice selections if you like their respective styles.

    --Ken
     
    Replytoken, Apr 24, 2014
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  17. dornblaser

    dornblaser Mu-43 Hall of Famer Subscribing Member

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    David Dornblaser
    dornblaser, Apr 24, 2014
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  18. Mikefellh

    Mikefellh Mu-43 Top Veteran

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    Toronto, Canada
    Go to a camera store and see what YOU like!
     
    Mikefellh, Apr 25, 2014
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  19. 2112

    2112 Mu-43 All-Pro Subscribing Member

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    Mark
    I ordered a Peak Design's Leash yesterday and just waiting on it...
     
    2112, Apr 25, 2014
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  20. lightmonkey

    lightmonkey Mu-43 Veteran

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    Dec 22, 2013
    god forbid we take advantage of the accessibility in audience of the internet and solicit for opinion
     
    lightmonkey, Apr 25, 2014
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