OP/TECH USAE-Z Comfort Camera Strap (Black) - Premium Neoprene Neck Strap for Cameras and Binoculars

It’s always very difficult to buy from the internet when you can’t see and hold the item prior to a purchase. I was not expecting incredible quality for the price paid but I was expecting something far better than the product that turned up.My honest comments would be as follows:PROS:The nylon webbing that connects to your binoculars/camera etc is cheap but appears very strong. (+ 1 Star)The stitching and patches that hold the nylon webbing to the neoprene appear to be strong. (+ 1 Star)CONS:The entire length of the product it not really long enough for someone my size, and the neoprene strap that goes around your neck is far narrower than expected. I’ve only used it twice but it quickly becomes uncomfortable. (- 1 Star)I noticed whilst taking it out of the packaging that the neoprene has a serious crease in it where it was packed for transit. This crease gives the impression that the integrity of the material has already been compromised so have no real confidence in the product, even after just two uses. (-1 Star)The neoprene section has nothing I can see to reinforce it either internally or on one side so it likely to tear along the crease already mentioned. (- 1 Star)My final opinion is that if it had been half the price then I would have received what I expected. Because I believe the crease has already compromised integrity of the neoprene I would certainly not recommend anyone use it to hold anything heavy, or especially valuable.

The webbing which goes through the camera loops is good quality, but I'm not really taken by the use of neoprene for the shoulder bit. Yes, it's slightly stretchy, and this together with the moderate width reduces the cutting effect due to the weight of whatever you have attached to the strap. But it's only moderately wide, and the lack of any anti-slip product on either side means the strap is slightly slippery over a jacket or any sheer fabric (not so bad with knitwear). It's frustrating, because you're back to the old scenario of constantly needing to use your other, free hand to at least check that the strap isn't about to slide off (because it will!). I'll be continuing my search for a better, more convincing strap.

I got this strap to carry my binoculars in their case while out stargazing. They are 15x70 mm and quite heavy, about 2 kg. The Op/tech strap spreads the load very well, and carries the case at waist-level at maximum length. The strap looks and feels well finished, especially at the reasonable price it was retailing at.I've got a few Op/tech straps fitted to various cameras and this is another good product. Recommended.

I bought my first Op/Tech strap many years ago and I still use it now on my Nikon D300. I bought this one recently for my second camera (Nikon D5100) and have also bought a similar one for my binoculars. These straps are well made, strong and very comfortable to wear. They have an element of elasticity, and this seems to make the cameras weigh a lot less than they actually are. Much better than the manufacturer's supplied straps. Another good feature is that the main part can be unclipped easily leaving the two short connectors, which can then be clipped together... Ideal for when I'm carrying around the camera with a large lens mounted on my tripod. Buy one, you won't regret it!

Very good, flexible, stretchy neckband and conventional strap ends to go round the cleats of my binoculars which then hung comfortably around my neck and dangled upon my chest. Very light but strong for all that. The packaging was about the size of a DVD or small thin paperback that would go through the letterbox easily. At ten quid seems a good investment. I wonder if the same company makes a case for cameras/binoculars?I'd probably buy from them if they did.