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 Perfection! Form and Function. The most comfortable camera strap available. January 27, 2009
Lars Milano (Chicago, IL)
64 out of 64 found this review helpful
The straps that are included with all Nikon DSLRs are very uncomfortable despite the fact that these are heavy cameras and I'm pretty sure Nikon knew that. To make things worse, there is a large print of the camera model advertising to everyone in bold yellow font on the strap. Very tacky. So I decided to toss it and go with something less shouty. Before I tried this excellent product by Crumpler, I purchased and tried a few others. First one was the popular Op-tech strap but after wearing for while, I simply could not trust its quick-release mechanism especially when I have my already heavy D700 with an MBD10 battery grip dangling with an equally heavy pro lens (Nikkor 24-70 f2.8g). That's nearly 5lbs and over $4k worth of gear entrusted to a small cheap-looking piece of plastic fastener that could accidentally be unlatched one day if it doesn't break first. Next I went with a Lowepro strap which also has a quick-release, but this time it appears more well-designed than the Op-tech in that it locks on more securely and at least upon my inspection, seems less likely to be accidentally unlatched sending your $4k worth of gear to the concrete. Unfortunately, this Lowepro just was not as comfortable as the Op-tech and frankly, I still had my reservations about trusting any quick-release system on a camera strap no matter how well designed it was.
Enter the Crumpler Industry Disgrace. To be honest, I was initially drawn to this product only because I was browsing through Crumpler brand bags on the internet. Then I came across this strap and saw how nice it looked in the pictures and wondered if it was as functional as it was fashionable. It turned out to be even more comfortable than the Op-tech and the most comfortable camera strap I've tried to date. It looks good while remaining understated, feels light, well-constructed, and the part of the strap that contacts your neck is made of a well-contoured neoprene like the Op-tech except better executed. I can wear this all-day. It is perfect for heavy DSLRs like my D700 with a grip, which means it's also ideal for a pro body like the Nikon D3 or Canon 1D mk3 with lens. No it does not have a quick-release, which for me was a plus, but if one were to want a quick-release, it would not be difficult to borrow the parts from other straps like the Lowepro or Op-tech and install it on the Crumpler Industry Disgrace. That's what I would've done if I had to have a quick-release. I don't trust them so that makes the Industry Disgrace perfection in my book. I give it a well-deserved 5 stars and a great value even at $30 list price, although I bought mine on sale for $20.
Best camera strap ever June 13, 2009
BobShap (Dania Beach, Florida United States)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have been lugging cameras for at least 65 years now and I have to state emphatically, this is the best, most comfortable, easiest to wear, perhaps the ugliest neck strap I have ever used. I recommend it 100%. Only one drawback, it is large and thus difficult to pack in a tight bag and has no quick release. But once over that, it is perfect.
The above written back in June. This is now late August.
Been using it now for over 2 months. Almost daily in use in South Florida, heat and humidity, in the Everglades, on the shore, etc and there is no question that it is still the most comfortable neck strap I have used since I held my first camera.
I love it June 10, 2009
Nicole Burgoz (Hungary)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
After running around with the normal Nikon strap for a year and wanting this one since I first saw it, I am happy that I finally got it.
It is as comfortable as it looks. The attachment to the camera is the same as the one from Nikon and fairly safe.
The straps are long enough so you can wear the cam even under your arm to have it out of the way.
For girls: The straps don't bother me at a certain area at all. Unlike the Nikon strap that rubbed at very sensitive areas.
The cushions are great and it honestly felt like Christmas.
I am a happy camper :)!
Perfection! Form and Function. The most comfortable camera strap available. January 27, 2009
Lars Milano (Chicago, IL)
16 out of 19 found this review helpful
The straps that are included with all Nikon DSLRs are very uncomfortable despite the fact that these are heavy cameras and I'm pretty sure Nikon knew that. To make things worse, there is a large print of the camera model advertising to everyone in bold yellow font on the strap. Very tacky. So I decided to toss it and go with something less shouty. Before I tried this excellent product by Crumpler, I purchased and tried a few others. First one was the popular Op-tech strap but after wearing for while, I simply could not trust its quick-release mechanism especially when I have my already heavy D700 with an MBD10 battery grip dangling with an equally heavy pro lens (Nikkor 24-70 f2.8g). That's nearly 5lbs and over $4k worth of gear entrusted to a small cheap-looking piece of plastic fastener that could accidentally be unlatched one day if it doesn't break first. Next I went with a Lowepro strap which also has a quick-release, but this time it appears more well-designed than the Op-tech in that it locks on more securely and at least upon my inspection, seems less likely to be accidentally unlatched sending your $4k worth of gear to the concrete. Unfortunately, this Lowepro just was not as comfortable as the Op-tech and frankly, I still had my reservations about trusting any quick-release system on a camera strap no matter how well designed it was.
Enter the Crumpler Industry Disgrace. To be honest, I was initially drawn to this product only because I was browsing through Crumpler brand bags on the internet. Then I came across this strap and saw how nice it looked in the pictures and wondered if it was as functional as it was fashionable. It turned out to be even more comfortable than the Op-tech and the most comfortable camera strap I've tried to date. It looks good while remaining understated, feels light, well-constructed, and the part of the strap that contacts your neck is made of a well-contoured neoprene like the Op-tech except better executed. I can wear this all-day. It is perfect for heavy DSLRs like my D700 with a grip, which means it's also ideal for a pro body like the Nikon D3 or Canon 1D mk3 with lens. No it does not have a quick-release, which for me was a plus, but if one were to want a quick-release, it would not be difficult to borrow the parts from other straps like the Lowepro or Op-tech and install it on the Crumpler Industry Disgrace. That's what I would've done if I had to have a quick-release. I don't trust them so that makes the Industry Disgrace perfection in my book. I give it a well-deserved 5 stars and a great value even at $30 list price, although I bought mine on sale for $20.
It's a NECK Strap, and a great one.... March 24, 2010
J. Papeo (NJ, USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
First off, this Crumpler strap is marketed for what it is...a neck strap. It's not a shoulder strap. As a neck strap this is the most comfortable one I have ever used. This is due to the Crumpler design. Unlike straps by manufacturers like Optech who use a single piece of material throughout their strap (generally), this strap has a specific design to it where the strap is supposed to sit on your neck.
It's a bit bulkier than most neck straps which is fine with me. I have not had any issues with it fitting in to any of my bags.
Connecting it to the camera took about 15 minutes for both sides. This is not a quick release strap and I would not recommend one. Trusting 6k in gear to a plastic QR system is crazy in my book.
I do sling my camera over my shoulder with this strap and it has stayed on fine. Not as good as some other straps I have used but, again, this was designed to be a neck strap to make carrying heavy loads more comfortable.
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