OP/TECH USAUtility Strap – Sling with Uni-Loop Connectors | Padded Camera Strap with Quick Release for DSLR, Binoculars, Polaroid & Film Cameras – Lightweight, Vintage Style – Black - Made in USA

I received this product today, on time and excellently packed.The sling at first glance is very well made and sturdy. I quickly read through the instruction and well, starting looking at the things people were crying about in the reviews. I will go through each one in a minute. With in 1 minute the sling was attached to my DSLR, the strap was adjusted and I mastered the sling, folks it doesn't get any easier than this.First the loop connecters are great, no buckles to come loose. The snap-in connecters on the handi loop are super strong, they won't go anywhere or come undone. I adjusted the length to where the right side of the camera body where the connection is made is hanging just at my waist, I can go another two inches lower but then it would be in my pocket. Where it is resting I can allow my right hand to semi-rest on the body as my hand was in my pocket. Nice and comfy. Folks I am a stout man that wears XXL T shirts with a 50'' chest and this sling fits me fine. Bringing the camera to my eye and NOTHING gets in the way. It glides up smooth as butter every time. Now (ladies I am sorry) The front strap buckle if used right handed will be in the center of your chest right in the cleavage. You can move it some up or down but for the most comfy fit it was there on me. A smaller person it may fit differently. Works fine with my back pack. If you want to and it can be done but it takes away for the proper use of the strap but can let it hang in front of you. Not sure why anyone would do this though.Two things you need to get use to.1. the camera dangling at your waist or side. I am use to it snug on my chest or in my hand with wrist strap. Resting your hand it helps. This is an easy thing to overcome.2. attaching the handi loop to the right side of the camera. Can't turn the camera on end with right side up with out moving the handi loop buckle out of the way. No big deal to me but will take some getting use too.3. Only had it for one day. I will put it through its paces and report any problems or things that might annoy people.Now about the cons some reviewers posted1. the extra handi loop, really? It does not have to dangle. Here is what I Did. I used the lowest loop for the camera. I look the other loop and pulled it to the top buckle. I put the loop through the gap between the buckle and the strap then pulled it over the buckle (just like attaching it to the camera) Whammo it is out of the way, not dangling, pulled tight and I have an extra loop with me all the time. That took about 45 seconds to figure out.2. The buckle gets in the way of the eye piece. How? Only if you turn the looped end up to take an inverted picture. Easy to fix, turn the left side up instead of to the right. I will have to get use to that myself but hey it's not hard.3. only attaches to one point. Won't work well attached at both camera loops, not designed to. This system blows away any two point camera strap. Can't believe I never went this way before.4. doesn't work left handed. Yes it does. Here is what I did. I put the handi-loop on the left side of the camera instead of the right. Now the little slide buckle that was on the back for a righty is now in front, soooo slide it all the way up to the shoulder buckle and it is a perfect fit. It comes to the eye perfectly and NOTHING is in the way.5. The OP/Tech USA Logo on the shoulder strap. It isn't that big so It doesn't bother me, yet. I don't advertise for free. If it bothers you take a black sharpie and trace it out. Problem solved.6. Doesn't work if using a back pack. yes it does. The strap goes over your shoulders and over the BP straps. I don't see the problem and It worked fine for me.

This product was a life changer for me. Damage to my shoulder & neck from an accident prevents me from carrying anything with my left arm/hand, and I can't have any kind of strap - not even a light scarf or necklace - over my left shoulder or around my neck. I'd just started dabbling in photography before the accident, and had to give it up because I couldn't carry the camera, batteries, lenses, etc. easily. I'd tried a waist pack, but it was clumsy, bulky, and hot. After planning a special trip with my husband, and wishing that I could once again take photos to record the trip as I'd done in the past, I started searching online for a solution that wouldn't aggravate my injuries and was light weight, and would hold the camera securely in crowds, while hiking, etc. This Op/Tech strap looked like a possibility. I read another review that mentioned using the gender changers to reverse the strap from left to right, and figured I'd give it a try. SUCCESS! I wore this strap every day for 2 weeks, in mostly hot weather, without a single problem. I'm a tall, middle-aged woman with an ample bust, and unlike some other straps, I was able to easily adjust this in length & position so that it was always comfortable. Nothing rubbed or caught on my clothes or skin, there were no rough edges anywhere, even at the ends of the straps, which was much appreciated. I added on the Op/Tech SLR Wrist Strap, Gender Changers, and 2 sets of Secure-Its System Connectors, and I was able to carry everything I had - extra cards & batteries, filters, and two lenses + camera, easily, all day long. Nothing bounced around, everything stayed secure, even in crowds and on steep ancient stairs & mountain paths hiking through ruins in Greece. After 2 weeks of constant use in heat, rain, etc. everything still looked & functioned like new, and I saw no signs of fraying, broken or loose stitching, etc. And, my hands were free to hold onto railings, shop, eat, etc. Was even convenient to sit at a cafe and have a meal while the camera was resting against my hip, no worries about leaving the camera on a chair or the floor, and it wasn't in my way. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who is thinking about a strap, esp. if you're going anywhere crowded or where you'll be active. I got some extra long velcro and ran it inside the little carrying case for my filters, and then looped it over the strap, so I really was able to carry everything with me. I also used a stretchy neoprene sleeve to cover the camera when not in use, and it easily fit over the strap, so my camera was well protected from scratches & bumps while on the strap.