We are located near Bozeman, Montana. Our mailing address is 304 Andrea Drive, Belgrade, MT 59714. Please note that we do not have a show room at this address; however, if you are in the area feel free to give us a call.

We can be contacted by:

Phone: 406.388.1377

Toll-Free (within the USA): 1.800.251.7815

Fax: 406.388.2063

Customer Service Email: cs@optechusa.com or info@optechusa.com

Technical Website Issues: web@optechusa.com

Give us a call, we have the best customer service and technical support in the industry.

Yes, OP/TECH is a family-owned and operated company. We are extremely proud to be able to manufacture over 95% of our products in our Belgrade, Montana facility. We have wonderful employees who care about making quality products, their pride and hard work is visible in all of our offerings.

Yes, we attend B&H's BILD show in New York.

Neotech is the division of OP//TECH that produces the finest neoprene straps, pouches and accessories for the musical instrument industry. You can visit Neotech's website at: www.neotechstraps.com

We are committed to offering our customers the best materials available in a wide assortment of unique designs. As a USA manufacturer, we are extremely focused on providing a consistent, quality line of accessories that our customers can have the utmost confidence in using on their equipment. We stand firmly behind each product. We still believe in the old motto that if you make a good product, it should last and you will earn the trust and loyalty of your customers. That is exactly what we strive to do. By combining the best customer service, quality products, solid warranty and innovation that’s driven by function, not just fashion, we hope to earn your trust. OP/TECH USA has spent the past several decades creating products that benefit customers by providing the ultimate in function and comfort. You will feel and enjoy the difference.

Yes, all you need is an extra set of System Connectors for each additional piece of gear. OP/TECH USA’s system connectors are still compatible with straps we made over 30 years ago.

Yes, all you need is an extra set of System Connectors for each additional piece of gear. OP/TECH USA's System Connectors are still compatible with straps we made over 30 years ago.

The neoprene stretches to fit the contours of your neck and shoulders so that it evenly disperses the weight over a larger area. It also absorbs the shock of your movements so that your neck and shoulders don’t feel the brunt of it - similar to the shocks on your car.

Many of our straps offer a non-skid surface backing which clings effectively to the shoulder reducing the possibility of slippage. As the neoprene also conforms to the shape of the shoulder it has a higher contact area than most rigid strap designs.

Yes, simply hand wash with mild detergent, rinse thoroughly and lay flat to dry.

We can get very creative with this one. With the large range of System Connectors that we offer you have many choices. If you have no D-rings on your pack, you can use our Reporter/Backpack Connectors which attaches to any sewn seam with strong clamps commonly used in the backpack industry. If you do have D-rings, you can use our Swivel Hook Connectors to snap onto the rings and then use Uni Loops to attach to your camera. Or you can use a set of Uni-Loops to attach to the rings and then attach any other connector you like depending on how you want to carry your gear. This can include our Sling Adaptor System, another set of Uni Loops (XL) or any other connector that works best for your application. It’s really only limited to your creativity and carrying preference.

Yes, you will need to buy a set of Connector Converters which enables you to reconfigure the strap so that the adjustment hardware will be located in the correct position when putting the strap on the right shoulder.

Yes, we use dye sublimation to customize the straps so you are free to be as creative as you wish. Just contact our Customer Service Department and we’ll help you.

Many photographers use the System Connectors–Uni-Loop XL to attach to a large lens' shoe mount, for better balancing of the load.

Many of our straps have a large adjustment range, but can also be fitted with our System Connectors-Extensions (reg. & XL) to add additional length if needed. We also offer XL lengths in many of our other System Connectors (ie. 3/8” XL & Pro Loop XL).

Yes, our Super Pro Straps are available in two connection options that fit the post-style lugs often found on medium format cameras: Version A = Hasselblad, etc. and Version B = Mamiya, etc.

Yes, we have several weight reduction bag strap designs, like our SOS Strap.

The 3/8” version has quick release buckles at the ends of the pad and the Bino version will not to avoid conflicts with some binoculars' rainguards.

Most of our straps use one of two major materials to obtain the ultimate in comfort. Many of our straps use a comfort-stretch system that uses different types of material such as neoprene and polyurethane in conjunction with fabrics and elastics to control the stretch based on the desired weight range. Other straps use a memory foam to help conform to pressure points and evenly distribute the weight. The memory foam straps, such as the Envy Strap, have no stretch yet still provide ideal comfort. Beyond the pads, all of our straps incorporate hardware made from nylon, acetel, or metal. The transitions from the pad to the ends of the strap are made from leather or elastomeric custom molded hardware. The webbing of varied widths and thicknesses is made of nylon or polypropylene depending on the design.

OP/TECH USA has been using and warranting this buckle system for over 35 years with great success. Several features work together to make sure that the connectors do not release by mistake. The cut out area on the sides is only large enough for the fingers to depress the latch. The buckle will not release by depressing only one side of the latch. The fingers must press the latch in completely and with equal pressure on both sides before they will release. In addition, the 3/4" QDs have a tensile strength of 146 pounds.

The Mini QD Connectors are designed for smaller straps and weight loads (approx.: 2.5-3 lbs.) whereas the Regular QD Connectors are designed for heavier loads (approx.: 15-20 lbs.). The Regular QD Connectors are also put on our straps as opposites so that the System Connectors can be joined together as a handle. The Mini QD Connectors are all attached to the same style of male loop connector.

The System Connectors– Mini QD Step-Up combines our small Mini QD Loop with our standard ¾” quick disconnect. For small cameras with tight connection points, this new connector lets the user “step up” to a bigger OP//TECH USA strap if desired (ie. Utility Sling, Super Classic Strap-Uni Loop, Bino/Cam Harness, Double Sling, etc.). This is ideal for many of the mirrorless M 4/3 cameras where you may want to use an existing OP/TECH USA strap or the Double Sling with the mirrorless camera on one side and a larger SLR on the other side.

We are working to develop a new conversion connector that will enable the connection between a regular QD and a Mini QD. It will be designed for those people wishing to choose a slightly larger strap version for their small cameras with tight factory-mounted strap connection areas. It’s not our intention for it to be used for heavy full-size cameras.

This is a practice OP/TECH USA started over 35 years ago for the simple reason of creating a simple hand strap by making the strap pad removeable, but it didn’t stop there. The handle helps get the ends out of the way when storing the camera in a bag or while attached to a tripod. It also can be wrapped around the hand or tripod for added security. For the curved strap pads it also makes sure that you can only reattach the pad in the correct direction.

Yes, the System Connectors - Secure-Its are designed to wrap through the quick disconnect for added security.

If you always attach the male connector to the right side of your gear, you will always be set up correctly with the versatility ot change between most of our harness systems, wrist systems, slings or neck straps.

Yes, you can use heavy thread or strong dental floss to pull the nylon loops through your camera connection point. 

Always make sure that the OP/TECH USA logo on the leather in the back is right-side-up when viewed from behind the wearer. This assures that the adjustment hardware is in the correct position. If it’s worn correctly, the female quick disconnect will be the one that is located on the harness on the right side (it will receive the male Uni Loop that attaches to the binoculars or camera).