OP/TECH USA 1601512 Mirrorless Sling (Black), Large

I was a little skeptical of these slings, and in particular the type that screw into the tripod hole, a la Black Rapid with a single connection point. The Black Rapids also seem to be built for DSLRs, and the strap size seems like overkill for the micro four thirds (MFT) cams. I purchased this OpTech mirrorless sling strap for my Panasonic GX7, mostly because I use the OpTech Mini QD loops. I have used these mini QD loops for a couple of years, so I can interchange between neck strap and wrist strap.I decided to try the sling after going to a photography class where it seemed as if half the class (those that appeared to know what they were doing) used some sort of sling rather than a neck strap.I just tried this OpTech mirrorless sling on 6 hour shoot, and it has made life much easier than a neckstrap. I was worried that the long tether, that goes to the bottom end of the camera when hanging might scratch or damage the LCD. Although I have the touch screen covered with an LCD protector, there was no evidence of any damage after a full day of shooting, and since the GX7 touch screen is capacitive, I did not have any spurious setting changes that a resistive touch screen might have allowed..I used the strap with a 20mm, a 45mm and a 45-200mmm lens, and it worked just fine. I had thought I would like it on my right shoulder, crossing over so that I would have the cam available on my left hip. As it turns out, I ended up with the strap over the left shoulder and the cam falling by my right hip and hand. That way, my kit bag could ride on my left hip, where I customarily carry that bag. It was easy to move the kit bag from left hip to belly for changing lenses, etc, Having the camera on my right side enabled it to stay untangled from the kit bag, and the cam slid up and down on the strap as designed.The other reason I was hesitant about this arrangement was trusting the QD loops, but after a couple of years using the mini QD loops for wrist strap mostly, and neck strap sometimes, on my otner MFT cams, with not issues, I was no longer worried about the OpTech mirrorless sling arrangement since it uses two QD loops. Unlikely that both min QD loops would break at the same time. Each mini QD loop is rated for 44 lbs, so this is plenty of margin for MFT cams such as the GX7, even with a heavy lens. The two point attachment allows you redundant security, plus the even more importatnt piece of mind.Note that this stra[ is made for mirrorless cams, and is much less "hefty" than the DSLR version of their sling. The pad and strap and connectors are appropriately sized, and do not look like comical overkill....I am close to 6 foot, and I think this would easily work for taller people, up to at least 6'3", may be more.

Let’s start this one by saying more than likely it’s gonna stink. LOL! When I first opened it, it had a very strong odor to it. Not a gross odor, like how new cars have a very strong special smell to them that you can’t explain. I got this for my Canon G7X and it doesn’t let go of the camera. These clips are very rigid and kinda hard to use at first - that’s a good thing. I have the detachable clips on my camera at all times even when not using the strap. It doubles as a hand loop. Highly recommend for anyone starting out with photography.

I don't understand why the pad is so long. Its not only inconvenient but, for a sling, a really dumb design. When I pull up on the camera, it hits the beginning of the pad before the camera can come up to my eye. So I need to give the strap a decent yank and slide the entire pad on my shoulder to get the camera high enough. I'm 5'6", hardly a height issue.There's a lot of junk attached to this strap and the fasteners can't be removed without cutting through the stitching and resewing or cutting off the hardware. I cut it all off as I've encountered shredded loops with mini QD's and camera lug mounts. In a perfect world where Op/Tech could control camera build, a nice concept. But Op/Tech does not control camera design and mini QD's don't like lugs with inserts as the inserts have a sharp edge along the inner seam (my Fuji's and Lumix) and may have sharp edges all around as well (my Lumix).Not sure if I'll keep the strap or not. This is actually the second one I've purchased. The first went back. This one can't go back as I've modified it. Probably will end up in the trash.

Great product, works well on my Sony A-6000

What I was looking for. Thin and light with quality clip system for my new expensive point n' shoot, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V 20.1 MP Digital Still Camera w/ 3" OLED

Opened the package 30 minutes ago and attached it to my Sony A6000. I tried it out for a just a few minutes before the little cord attaching the camera to the shoulder strap broke completely off at the base of the plastic clip. And I mean it broke clean off all at once. Luckily I had just connected the security lanyard and that saved my camera from hitting the floor. My advice is to look elsewhere, but if you do roll the dice and buy this one you should always use the safety loop.

It works. I don't really like the way it hangs, it doesn't feel secure. If you use the second tether for added security it makes it much more difficult to quickly bring the camera and take a shot, especially in portrait orientation. Overall though, not bad.

Maybe mirrorless SLRs aren't cut out for these slings, they are just too light and small (mine is a Sony NEX-3). At the same time, OP/TECH could have done much more to make this sling work with smaller cameras.This sling uses a really thin strap, so the camera just spins, tangles, and dangles all over the place. The adjustment only tightens to a medium length (short as possible) and it was still too long for me (hitting below the waist/upper thigh) and just constantly hits me on the hip/pelvis. The second "safety" strap is useless and just gets in the way, you have to wrestle it up the main strap to get into shoot position.If the quick disconnects were thin and the main strap was thicker, and the camera slid easier, and adjustments were actually useful, it would be a much better product. A secondary belt clip would be a great feature as well.I've found that using good neck strap is the best solution for a smaller SLR and just switch back and forth between your neck and slinging it across your chest if you need to move around, that way, its secure and won't bang against stuff or your pelvis.