This is the first product review on my new site :). Vadim from Lens Loops sent me a few samples of their cool new designed camera strap.
INTRO
Lens Loops is an American start up company, their first product is a camera strap using car seatbelt webbing. It has a retro look to it and comes in several different colours and an XL version.
DESCRIPTION
- Made from high quality automotive seat-belt webbing, 5.1 cm (2 inchs) wide
- Camera Connector designed to prevent accidental disconnects.
- No seams, folds, or hardware on the inside surface to get snagged on clothing.
- There is no bulky shoulder pad to slide out of position or get in your way.
- Hardware made from top-quality steel, with attractive, industrial-grade finishes.
- Rolls up compactly for storage in a camera bag.
- XL version is 45.7 cm (18 inches) longer than the standard version.
At first I wondered how comfortable it would be, with no padding and only seatbelt canvas. The good news is the width of the strap distributes the cameras weight nicely (even with a vertical grip and large lens). It feels secure and stable when you wear it.
SUMMARY
- Lens Loop camera slings take the weight of a camera off of the photographer’s neck and rest it on his shoulder.
- The camera is kept safe and out of the way at hip level when not in use, and slides effortlessly to ready to take a shot.
- A standard Strap cost $35.00(US) and XL strap costs $45.00
- Extra camera connectors cost $8.75(US)
- Only really good for any one shooting with 1 camera
- Extremely comfortable and easy pack in your camera bag.
- Available in a variety of colours
- Does not twist like other camera straps
- Easy to adjust.
If I was only shooting with one camera I would stick with this strap. I looks different and is comfortable. Maybe they will work or a 2 camera harness ….
Nice Review! I know that cam…. 😀
I like the straps… they look a little bit retro… 🙂
Yeap I have to get that camera back to its owner 🙂
Nice review, cool pics.
I (think i) saw the strap on the studio party, loved it.
do they have a german reseller? it doesn’t say .de or .com on aboves amazon.
i want one. although i also love my crumpler strap.
At the moment they are only available on line from the manufacturer
Cool, want one
Sorry all mine are gone …