The Olympus Float Strap (Red) is made to keep Olympus Stylus SW series digital cameras afloat and easy to find in the water. The bright colored strap is easy to see in pools, lakes or oceans. It provides surfers, kayakers and other active swimmers with the ability to strap the camera to their arm, freeing their hands when not taking photos.
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The strap floats and more importantly makes the camera (Olympus SW1030) float safely, bobbing on top of the waves or pool water surface.Would gladly buy it again, a bargain at [$] and ...Read complete review
The strap floats and more importantly makes the camera (Olympus SW1030) float safely, bobbing on top of the waves or pool water surface.Would gladly buy it again, a bargain at [$] and of course would highly recommended it.Minor nit: the fiber loop used to loop it into the camera could be a tiny bit longer (a couple of millimeters would do)... it barely fits. Meanwhile the strap itself is big enough for a forearm-sized wrist (a little big on my wrist). But the latter is probably a function of the necessary length due to the 4 flotation pads.Great feature: the strap can be unclipped from the loop so you can take it off when in dry land, and to put it back, simply snap it into place without having to thread it again. A good thing because as I mentioned, threading it's a little tricky and tight. But you only do it once.Awesome performance all around.
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Bought for use with my Olympus 770SW
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it came recommended to keep the camera afloat if I lose contact with my camera.
That ...Read complete review
Bought for use with my Olympus 770SW
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it came recommended to keep the camera afloat if I lose contact with my camera.
That is likely, as it is not quite small enough for a small hand and wrist.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
It works great but far too big for my wrist or arm.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This strap is a total life saver! I used it with my new Olympus TG-2 P&S underwater camera, and it actually floats when using this strap. There were no worries when using this strap whatsoever.
It is comfortable, although a bit large, but it has to be in order to support the weight. It is also easily detachable, so I was easily able to swap straps depending on need.
Great product that works as advertised. Highly recommended.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
I was so glad I bought this strap. I didn't have any worries about losing my waterproof camera so it was always accessible for my 10 day sailing and snorkeling trip.
Some reviewers have mentioned that the strap is big but I have big hands so it wasn't a problem. Even if you have small hands, the point of the strap is to keep your camera from falling to the bottom of the ocean and it works incredibly well for that.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
We purchased this camera strap for our Nikon S30 waterproof camera and it worked great. We took it out when we went surfing and the strap kept it afloat perfectly.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Used this floatstrap on a non-olympus underwater camera and works fantastic. With the strap attached I can relax and never again have to worry about losing my camera in the water. It floats on the surface.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Perfect and holds my Tough TG-1 iHS Digital Camera up in the water. cant wait to bring this with me to Costa Rica in September.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Used on our Nikon AW100 and works perfectly. Kind of bulky but works well.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Purchased for husband to use with waterproof camera. Strap is loose around his wrist with no way to make it smaller. Solved problem by using a rubber band at base of floats.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This thing is bigger than I expected. And uglier. As mentioned in the description it can fit on your arm but only if you've got thick arms. I added snap buttons to the two leather flaps so that I could secure it around my wrist and actually use it. Without snaps this thing is useless. Who wants to pull this thing down off their bicep every time they take a picture? Dumb design.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Whoever invented this float "nailed it". It's simple, cameras don't float. I was jet skiing with my kids Saturday, I wanted to be able to take photo's on demand. Normally i'd have to stop dig around for the camera etc. I just put the floatie around my wrist and away I went.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
I wouldn't use this on any of your big cameras, but works great for point & shoots :)
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Best thing you can get for waterproof camera. Awesome for snorkling and diving in the ocean etc.
Worth the money!
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Keeps the camera near by when scene gets rough.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Easily attaches and does its job! Great product!
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Cons
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This is great if you want to make your camera float! If you have any underwater digital camera - don't risk it by swimming without one of these. The wrist strap is slightly big, so we might have to modify it a little. Overall - it does it's job!
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Cons
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Works great, excellent color.
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Bought for use with my Olympus 770SW
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it came recommended to keep the camera afloat if I lose contact with my camera.
That is likely, as it is not quite small enough for a small hand and wrist.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This is a must have product if you are going to be using your water camera. I would have been a nervous wreck without my floating camera strap. Great product!
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
A definite must if you are using the 1030SW underwater.
The quick disconnect is real handy.
Lets you go from water to land quickly.
It would be nice if they provided a regular
strap that uses the same quick disconnect in the package.
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Cons
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Stop worrying about loosing your camera at the beach, with this strap you may toss it to someone in the pool/beach and the camera will float until they reach it. The red color makes it easy to find in the middle of the sea :)
The size of this strap is just right.
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Most Liked Positive Review
More than a pretty face
The strap floats and more importantly makes the camera (Olympus SW1030) float safely, bobbing on top of the waves or pool water surface.Would gladly buy it again, a bargain at [$] and ...Read complete review
The strap floats and more importantly makes the camera (Olympus SW1030) float safely, bobbing on top of the waves or pool water surface.Would gladly buy it again, a bargain at [$] and of course would highly recommended it.Minor nit: the fiber loop used to loop it into the camera could be a tiny bit longer (a couple of millimeters would do)... it barely fits. Meanwhile the strap itself is big enough for a forearm-sized wrist (a little big on my wrist). But the latter is probably a function of the necessary length due to the 4 flotation pads.Great feature: the strap can be unclipped from the loop so you can take it off when in dry land, and to put it back, simply snap it into place without having to thread it again. A good thing because as I mentioned, threading it's a little tricky and tight. But you only do it once.Awesome performance all around.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Trusting it works
Bought for use with my Olympus 770SW
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it came recommended to keep the camera afloat if I lose contact with my camera.
That ...Read complete review
Bought for use with my Olympus 770SW
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it came recommended to keep the camera afloat if I lose contact with my camera.
That is likely, as it is not quite small enough for a small hand and wrist.
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Reviewed by 29 customers
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Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
It works great but far too big for my wrist or arm.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This strap is a total life saver! I used it with my new Olympus TG-2 P&S underwater camera, and it actually floats when using this strap. There were no worries when using this strap whatsoever.
It is comfortable, although a bit large, but it has to be in order to support the weight. It is also easily detachable, so I was easily able to swap straps depending on need.
Great product that works as advertised. Highly recommended.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
I was so glad I bought this strap. I didn't have any worries about losing my waterproof camera so it was always accessible for my 10 day sailing and snorkeling trip.
Some reviewers have mentioned that the strap is big but I have big hands so it wasn't a problem. Even if you have small hands, the point of the strap is to keep your camera from falling to the bottom of the ocean and it works incredibly well for that.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
We purchased this camera strap for our Nikon S30 waterproof camera and it worked great. We took it out when we went surfing and the strap kept it afloat perfectly.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Used this floatstrap on a non-olympus underwater camera and works fantastic. With the strap attached I can relax and never again have to worry about losing my camera in the water. It floats on the surface.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Perfect and holds my Tough TG-1 iHS Digital Camera up in the water. cant wait to bring this with me to Costa Rica in September.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Used on our Nikon AW100 and works perfectly. Kind of bulky but works well.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Purchased for husband to use with waterproof camera. Strap is loose around his wrist with no way to make it smaller. Solved problem by using a rubber band at base of floats.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This thing is bigger than I expected. And uglier. As mentioned in the description it can fit on your arm but only if you've got thick arms. I added snap buttons to the two leather flaps so that I could secure it around my wrist and actually use it. Without snaps this thing is useless. Who wants to pull this thing down off their bicep every time they take a picture? Dumb design.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Whoever invented this float "nailed it". It's simple, cameras don't float. I was jet skiing with my kids Saturday, I wanted to be able to take photo's on demand. Normally i'd have to stop dig around for the camera etc. I just put the floatie around my wrist and away I went.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
I wouldn't use this on any of your big cameras, but works great for point & shoots :)
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Best thing you can get for waterproof camera. Awesome for snorkling and diving in the ocean etc.
Worth the money!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Keeps the camera near by when scene gets rough.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Easily attaches and does its job! Great product!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This is great if you want to make your camera float! If you have any underwater digital camera - don't risk it by swimming without one of these. The wrist strap is slightly big, so we might have to modify it a little. Overall - it does it's job!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Works great, excellent color.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Bought for use with my Olympus 770SW
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it came recommended to keep the camera afloat if I lose contact with my camera.
That is likely, as it is not quite small enough for a small hand and wrist.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
This is a must have product if you are going to be using your water camera. I would have been a nervous wreck without my floating camera strap. Great product!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
A definite must if you are using the 1030SW underwater.
The quick disconnect is real handy.
Lets you go from water to land quickly.
It would be nice if they provided a regular
strap that uses the same quick disconnect in the package.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Olympus Float Strap (Red):
Stop worrying about loosing your camera at the beach, with this strap you may toss it to someone in the pool/beach and the camera will float until they reach it. The red color makes it easy to find in the middle of the sea :)
The size of this strap is just right.