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Marcus Durham · November 5th, 2011, 06:18 PM

The shoulder strap on my EX1 has frayed around the area where it is attached to the camera so I'm in need of a replacement.

Does anyone know of someone in the UK who stocks the genuine article or is there a suitable 3rd party strap that will do the job? I suspect most straps will do the job but as the camera is a fair bit heavier than a DSR (which most straps are made for) I wondered if anyone had any suggestions?

Thanks.

Les Wilson · November 7th, 2011, 06:19 AM

I don't know if these are available where you are but I inserted these Optech Adapt-ITS into those mounts so I can clip things on and off quickly and with one hand:
OP/TECH USA Adapt-Its System Connectors

There are other approaches to pick from:
OP/TECH USA - System Connectors

Mark Goodsell · December 1st, 2011, 09:44 PM

I have one of these I put on my Z5 and really like it. It's padded neoprene and comfortable around the neck. The blue area is about 2" wide. They come in various colors. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/561956-REG/Bower_SS10NBLU_SS10_Deluxe_Heavy_duty_Neck.html. I sewed the ends of the strap to be sure the camcorder wouldn't loosen up the strap ends.

Porta Brace also makes some heavy duty straps.

Vincent Oliver · December 2nd, 2011, 01:30 AM

Calumet in London stock a good range of heavy duty straps, take a look at their web site.

Marcus Durham · December 3rd, 2011, 10:40 AM

I ended up buying a direct Sony replacement from Creative Video. On the one hand it was expensive (IIRC £35) but on the other hand at least it doesn't look out of place should I ever decide to sell my EX1.

November 5th, 2011, 06:18 PM	#1
Marcus Durham Major Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 693	Shoulder Strap The shoulder strap on my EX1 has frayed around the area where it is attached to the camera so I'm in need of a replacement. Does anyone know of someone in the UK who stocks the genuine article or is there a suitable 3rd party strap that will do the job? I suspect most straps will do the job but as the camera is a fair bit heavier than a DSR (which most straps are made for) I wondered if anyone had any suggestions? Thanks. __________________ Marcus Durham Media2u, Corporate Video Production For Your Business - http://www.media2u.co.uk

November 7th, 2011, 06:19 AM	#2
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	Re: Shoulder Strap I don't know if these are available where you are but I inserted these Optech Adapt-ITS into those mounts so I can clip things on and off quickly and with one hand: OP/TECH USA Adapt-Its System Connectors There are other approaches to pick from: OP/TECH USA - System Connectors

December 1st, 2011, 09:44 PM	#3
Mark Goodsell Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WI Posts: 367	Re: Shoulder Strap I have one of these I put on my Z5 and really like it. It's padded neoprene and comfortable around the neck. The blue area is about 2" wide. They come in various colors. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/561956-REG/Bower_SS10NBLU_SS10_Deluxe_Heavy_duty_Neck.html. I sewed the ends of the strap to be sure the camcorder wouldn't loosen up the strap ends. Porta Brace also makes some heavy duty straps. __________________ Mark Goodsell

December 2nd, 2011, 01:30 AM	#4
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Re: Shoulder Strap Calumet in London stock a good range of heavy duty straps, take a look at their web site. __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

December 3rd, 2011, 10:40 AM	#5
Marcus Durham Major Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 693	Re: Shoulder Strap I ended up buying a direct Sony replacement from Creative Video. On the one hand it was expensive (IIRC £35) but on the other hand at least it doesn't look out of place should I ever decide to sell my EX1. __________________ Marcus Durham Media2u, Corporate Video Production For Your Business - http://www.media2u.co.uk