NEWS: RETO Releases KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap With Quick-Detach System

By Molly Kate

RETO Production Ltd has brought us a new camera strap, a thick, stylish, multi-coloured, fashionable accessory for holding our beloved cameras secure while out and about. The KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap is designed with a “QD” or Quick Detach system that allows cameras to be released easily at speed.

The camera strap is intended for multiple ways of wearing including as a neck strap or a crossbody strap. It has an adjustable length from 83 cm to 145 cm and is 2.5cm in width. The maximum load capacity is rated for 88 lbs or 40kg.

KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap
Image courtesy of RETO Production Ltd.
KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap
Image courtesy of RETO Production Ltd.

RETO has even included attachments for phones in addition to cameras, making versatility a focus in the product design. A shorter Velcro strap which is part of the larger strap can be removed and used for smaller accessories.

Metal swivels are key to the Quick-Detach system. These are made from aerospace-grade aluminium and milled using high-precision CNC. This ensures every strap connector is created accurately. The strap also uses UHMWPE rope which has a high strength-to-weight ratio and allows for a little bit of stretching.

KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap
Image courtesy of RETO Production Ltd.
KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap
Image courtesy of RETO Production Ltd.

Six colours are available for the KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap including olive, silver, burgundy, purple, black, and khaki. In the box, RETO provides the strap adjuster, o-ring, QD snaplock, phone hook adapter, and a phone strap card.

KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap
Image courtesy of RETO Production Ltd.

The retail price of the strap is set at 44.99 USD. Find more information about RETO’s new KODAK camera strap on their website here. RETO encourages sharing on social media, so if you do, they invite you to use the tags #KodakCameraStrap @kodakfilm.reto

About RETO: RETO Production Ltd. (aka “RETO”) was founded in 2018 by a group of analog lovers who are now working as a brand licensee of Eastman Kodak Company. They have released multiple products under the KODAK brand name including the recent KODAK H35N. Under their RETO brand, they have re-created beloved classics such as the Ultra Wide and Slim and the 3D 35mm film camera. Find more information about RETO on their RETO Project website here and KODAK brand website here.

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By Molly Kate
Photographer, writer, and CPA currently running a Youtube channel called Eclectachrome. I'm a huge fan of shiny new objects which makes writing news a perfect fit. Favorite cameras are often mechanical rangefinders, folders, and compacts and I love most film stocks. I enjoy developing and scanning my own film as well as printing in the darkroom when there's extra time!
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Erik Brammer on NEWS: RETO Releases KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap With Quick-Detach System

Comment posted: 19/12/2023

It can possibly work well. But it looks like a lot of metal very close to the camera...
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Erben Cook III on NEWS: RETO Releases KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap With Quick-Detach System

Comment posted: 19/12/2023

Link does not open and no text link is provided. What now?
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Molly Kate replied:

Comment posted: 19/12/2023

the link is working for me, perhaps try refreshing the page? you could always search RETO camera strap manually too if your browser is struggling.

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Bob Janes on NEWS: RETO Releases KODAK Multi-Purpose Camera Strap With Quick-Detach System

Comment posted: 20/12/2023

I was reassured that there seems to be an unlock button that needs to be pressed to operate the quick release - I think I'd want to know that it wouldn't deploy too easily.
I'm not keen on the (velcro) attachment for the webbing under the ring - that seems like a weak spot (unless they have an extra safeguard that isn't shown in the video).
Price is a bit nosebleed...
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Louis Sousa replied:

Comment posted: 20/12/2023

I am sure the QR button is on the top of the cylinder. This type of connector, if made well, is very secure. Really Right Stuff's plates often have a hole to accept this kind of connector, and they sell a strap for this purpose on their site. This connector is also used on rifle straps. I use one to heft a D850 with a long lens, with the connector (RRS strap) attached to the lens foot plate. No issues at all. This strap seems gimmicky, and I agree with an earlier comment that it too much metal in proximity to the camera. Kodak's effort is appreciated though.

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