7d owners, what strap ?

Justman1020 · Feb 16, 2013

I use the black rapid rs-4 I think? Maybe the 7? Idk it has the one small zipper pouch.

Couldnt be happier.

Steve5D · Feb 16, 2013

I use my CPS straps on both my 40D and my 5D. So, whoever makes those, that's what I'd recommend...

subscuck · Feb 16, 2013

Another vote for Op/Tech. Neoprene is great for weight handling.

TCampbell · Feb 16, 2013

I personally use a Black Rapid RS-7 strap. see: blackrapid.com

Another great strap to check out is the Carry Speed line. see: carryspeed.ccom

The Black Rapid attaches using a bolt that screws into the tripod hole on the base of the camera, grip, or lens collar. The bolt has a swivel and slides along the strap.
The Carry Speed actually attaches using a plate with an offset ball-head. There's a ballhead connector that slides along the strap. The plate has 1/4" 20 tripod holes in it so you can attach your tripod mounting plate to their plate. They also have an optional plate which is an arca-swiss dovetail plate but still has the ballhead off to the side and still has 1/4" 20 holes.

A friend of mine bought the Carry Speed (remember, I have the Black Rapid) and I really liked the design. They have similar designs except that the Carry Speed always has an arca-swiss tripod plate on the bottom of the camera and the connector is offset to one corner of the plate. I've been thinking about switching over because all my tripod heads have arca-swiss style dovetail saddles.

JOEFLY · Feb 16, 2013

Another vote for Op/Tech

billyunderhill3 · Feb 16, 2013

I also use a Black Rapids strap. Wouldn't think about using any other strap.

dbvirago · Feb 16, 2013

Been using the Black Rapid RS-7 for about a month on gripped 5D MKIII. Comfortable, secure and functional. Another thing I like about it is that since it attaches to the tripod connections, it's necessary and easy to remove to mount on a tripod where a strap just gets in the way. Traditional straps were always to much trouble to remove.