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: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: nepumug October 07, 2016, 03:20:49 PM

Hi filmwasters,

I have been looking for a solution to get a strap for my Pentax 67 without spending a fortune.
The original straps or only the eyelets come for 35 - 80 €, mostly from Japan or the US.
There are eyelet alternatives but I didn't find one that looks trustworthy to me.
Since the camera is so heavy I don't want to worry about the eyelets to break/bend or the little holder part
to accidentally slip off.

Maybe someone can recommend an alternative strap/holder?

Thanks!
Marcus

: Re: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: Gimenosaiz October 07, 2016, 03:44:52 PM

: nepumug  October 07, 2016, 03:20:49 PM

Hi filmwasters,

I have been looking for a solution to get a strap for my Pentax 67 without spending a fortune.
The original straps or only the eyelets come for 35 - 80 €, mostly from Japan or the US.
There are eyelet alternatives but I didn't find one that looks trustworthy to me.
Since the camera is so heavy I don't want to worry about the eyelets to break/bend or the little holder part
to accidentally slip off.

Maybe someone can recommend an alternative strap/holder?

Thanks!
Marcus

Hello!

I use this one with my 6x7:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Strap-Medium-Fomat-Cameras/dp/B00092LFW6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475851438&sr=8-3&keywords=Op%2FTech+Super+Pro+b (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Strap-Medium-Fomat-Cameras/dp/B00092LFW6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475851438&sr=8-3&keywords=Op%2FTech+Super+Pro+b)

Cheers!

: Re: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: irv_b October 07, 2016, 07:40:59 PM

I use this if I am wearing the ETRSi and the Omega Rapid for a long time (street shooting) walking around and I must say it is very comfortable over the shoulder for hours on end
https://www.amazon.co.uk/SNIPER-STRAP-STEEL-Camera-Strap-Black/dp/B002VEDQMC%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIMQHVMQOCODBLBWQ%26tag%3Dfoxstart6-21%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB002VEDQMC (https://www.amazon.co.uk/SNIPER-STRAP-STEEL-Camera-Strap-Black/dp/B002VEDQMC%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIMQHVMQOCODBLBWQ%26tag%3Dfoxstart6-21%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB002VEDQMC)

: Re: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: Francois October 07, 2016, 11:02:23 PM

I don't use mine for such heavy cameras but I have both a Tamrac Neoprene strap and one from Kata that could very well hold the big Pentax.
They're both very comfy too... though the neoprene can get a bit hot in the summer.

: Re: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: jharr October 07, 2016, 11:59:47 PM

If it works for my Bronica S2a, it should work like magic for your Pentax.

https://optechusa.com/super-pro-strap.html

: Re: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: nepumug October 08, 2016, 01:05:00 PM

Thanks for all the responses!

I came across the Optech Clips, bit since they don't "click" in, like the original ones do, I thought it might me too risky.
The Op/Tech Super Pro B is supposed to be used with the 67 but why are the clips rectangular, since the littler holder knobs on the camera
body are round?
I found something on eBay with a round shape and the seller told me that his customers gave him feedback that the clips work
very nice with the Pentax 67.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/272019333636?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.de/itm/272019333636?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Still don't know if this is the best solution.

: Re: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: gsgary October 08, 2016, 01:07:48 PM

: Gimenosaiz  October 07, 2016, 03:44:52 PM

: nepumug  October 07, 2016, 03:20:49 PM

Hi filmwasters,

I have been looking for a solution to get a strap for my Pentax 67 without spending a fortune.
The original straps or only the eyelets come for 35 - 80 €, mostly from Japan or the US.
There are eyelet alternatives but I didn't find one that looks trustworthy to me.
Since the camera is so heavy I don't want to worry about the eyelets to break/bend or the little holder part
to accidentally slip off.

Maybe someone can recommend an alternative strap/holder?

Thanks!
Marcus

Hello!

I use this one with my 6x7:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Strap-Medium-Fomat-Cameras/dp/B00092LFW6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475851438&sr=8-3&keywords=Op%2FTech+Super+Pro+b (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Strap-Medium-Fomat-Cameras/dp/B00092LFW6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475851438&sr=8-3&keywords=Op%2FTech+Super+Pro+b)

Cheers!

I have the same for my Fuji GW690III

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: Re: Advice for Pentax 67 strap alternatives
: nepumug October 21, 2016, 09:05:20 AM

I wanted to give a short update.
I bought the clips I mentioned above, they work very well.
It is really an advantage to carry the camera on your shoulder instead of carrying it with your hand all the time.
Together with a nice black Pentax camera strap in almost new condition the solution cost me 20€, which is fine.