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OP/TECH Pro Loop Camera Strap Review
August, 2011 The Pro Loop is a traditional neck camera strap made by OP/TECH, a US company located in Montana, which specializes in camera straps as well as soft pouches for camera equipment and other electronic devices. The unique feature of OP/TECH straps are the system connectors. The connectors allow you to customize the strap to suit your needs. The connecting buckle is made of plastic (see image below). Connecting and disconnecting it is quick and easy. I was a little worried that the connection could fail, especially when using a heavy lens, but after using it and trying to pull it apart, the connection remained strong and tight.
The Pro Loop connector (shown below) easily attaches to the camera eyelet. Just detach the connector from the main strap, put the end loop through the eyelet, pull the rest of the connector through the loop, pull it tight, and re-attach it to the strap. OP/TECH makes fourteen different connectors, including swivel hooks and a sling strap adaptor.
The strap itself is
very comfortable. OP/TECH claims their straps
make a load feel 50% lighter because they act as
shock absorbers and stretch to distribute the
load over a larger area. I don't know if the 50%
part is accurate or not, but the strap did seem
to lighten the camera around my neck a bit. The
strap is made of neoprene and other materials
and includes a Non Slip Grip. If you're
comfortable with neck straps then I can highly
recommend the OP/TECH Pro Loop. It's much better
than the generic straps camera manufacturers
supply with their cameras. The Pro Loop Strap
can also be purchased with OP/TECH's standard
connector, simply known as the Pro Strap. Both
versions come in a variety of colors.
For more info you can visit OP/TECH's product page here.
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