Looks good - but that pad....does it not interfere when adjusting it for tightness?
The nylon straps are stitched to the ends of the pad. That is, the neoprene pad is the only thing in the middle of the "strap" which is what gives when your bag bounces as you walk. The pad absorbs shock so you get a cushioned feel when you carry the bag. All the adjustment is on the clip end, so no interference. You can remove the clips if you want to thread the strap through rings on the bag.
Showing the pad sewn to the end of the strap and the clip with adjusting buckle. You can take the clip off and still use the buckle to secure and adjust the strap. The other side of the SOS strap is the same, so you can adjust both ends. Sorry, you can't adjust the strap length with one hand. I don't find that to be a problem. I have this strap adjusted so the bag will go cross-body and yet it can slide around so that I can put the bag in back of me if it gets in the way.
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This shows the underside of the pad. There is fabric bonded to the bottom of the neoprene, so the pad doesn't get stuck to your shirt. It will slide, but won't slide off your shoulder when there's weight on it.
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Here's the strap clipped to my Tom Bihn bag. I've had this strap for six years and there's some wear on the metal clip, but no wear showing on the nylon strap or pad.
I don't usually use shoulder camera bags, preferring slings or backpacks, but if I did, I would definitely use this strap. This is the regular size strap, which has nylon webbing that is about 1.5" wide. I think the Mini version uses 1" webbing.
If one handed adjustment is key for you, then this isn't the strap for you. But, I love it.
@Macroramphosis, I took a look at Amazon to see what they had for replacement shoulder straps. They had a lot, but none had a single-handed adjustment mechanism. Almost all of them had something similar to this OpTech strap where you have to adjust the webbing through one or more buckles. Two hands at best. Peak Design seems to be one of the few who have quick adjustable buckles, but it's not made with clips for camera bags. You might be able to adapt it, but it'd be a shame to have to butcher one up, and it's not cheap.
I agree with you about those sliding pads they often package with straps. They would never stay in the right place, and usually wore out fairly quickly. The OpTech pad functions the best because not only does it not slip with a load, but the stretchiness makes it much more comfortable than a regular strap.