Lens Strap Tripod Socket Failure - How many have had it happen?
May 24, 2013 13:48:38 #
May 24, 2013 14:29:50 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
I have two SunsSniper and one BlackRapid straps. All are attached to the tripod mount. I also have tethers for all three from the left camera lug to the carabiner for back up security. I tighten the carabiner before using the camera., although its usually quite snug from day to day. I've never had a hint of a problem with any of the straps or the tripod mounts on my three cameras and have used them for over two years.
May 24, 2013 17:26:56 #
Hankwt wrote:
There seems to be a continued debate on UHH concer... (show quote)
Zero for me too and used this system for around two years. However, with a battery pack and new 18-300 fitted to my D90 it is heavy and, with the debating on this, it's a bit concerning and causing me a re-think. I do like the the strap, a Sunsniper very much though.
May 24, 2013 17:28:58 #
darkmanCANADA wrote:
I have been using the Blackrapid RS-4 for almost 2... (show quote)
Ditto on the Optech strap sling and the system connectors. They are the best. They have small "secure-its" that thread around and through the connector ,overlapping and securing the quick disconnect.
I still hold on to the camera when I'm walking or hiking.
May 24, 2013 17:33:16 #
riverlass wrote:
Ditto on the Optech strap sling and the system connectors. They are the best. They have small "secure-its" that thread around and through the connector ,overlapping and securing the quick disconnect.
I still hold on to the camera when I'm walking or hiking.
I still hold on to the camera when I'm walking or hiking.
I have a Nikon D5100 with an 18-300 lens. Heavy, heavy... and I never leave it on the tripod without the strap attached to me... somewhere. Again the Optech connectors come in handy for this.
May 24, 2013 18:10:48 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
riverlass wrote:
I have a Nikon D5100 with an 18-300 lens. Heavy, heavy... and I never leave it on the tripod without the strap attached to me... somewhere. Again the Optech connectors come in handy for this.
That's fine I often do that as well myself, but are you concerned more with the tripod mount failing or the possibility the tripod and its precious cargo could be knocked to the ground? The D5100 and 18-300 combo after all is not really all that heavy. My friend's Canon 5D iii and 70-200 f2.8L combo is around 900 grams heavier, almost two more pounds, and he uses it successfully on his Black Rapid strap attached to the cameras tripod mount.
May 24, 2013 18:22:30 #
i use a strap in the camera lugs even when i use a tri or mono pod.
May 24, 2013 19:01:02 #
mtnredhed wrote:
Always a possibility, but I've got both loops attached to the lug, so that seems less likely and the load is distributed over both.
Both my camera bodies have metal internal frames and the lugs attach to that. I suppose the lug could pull out, but at that point I suspect that other forces are at work that are far more damaging.
Both my camera bodies have metal internal frames and the lugs attach to that. I suppose the lug could pull out, but at that point I suspect that other forces are at work that are far more damaging.
Just had a thought. I use the tripod socket in the battery grip. Is the integrity on this as good as the Camera's? It's a Nikon grip and you would expect it to be... Wouldn't you? As I said with the grip, 18-300 and D90, it's quite heavy. That said no real failures seem to be evident so far, just fears. Agree with MT though, you would never really put on to a lens mount
May 24, 2013 19:33:35 #
selmslie wrote:
... and you have not been hit by lightning yet. Would you play golf in a thunder storm?
According to one great golfer, playing during a thunderstorm is perfectly safe.
If youre caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron. -- Lee Trevino
May 25, 2013 01:23:39 #
mwsilvers wrote:
That's fine I often do that as well myself, but are you concerned more with the tripod mount failing or the possibility the tripod and its precious cargo could be knocked to the ground? The D5100 and 18-300 combo after all is not really all that heavy. My friend's Canon 5D iii and 70-200 f2.8L combo is around 900 grams heavier, almost two more pounds, and he uses it successfully on his Black Rapid strap attached to the cameras tripod mount.
I have no experience with a tripod mount but love the OP/Tech sling and it's connectors. . You are right. My camera and lens are not as heavy as some, so heavier combos may need that kind of support. To each his own.
May 25, 2013 01:29:10 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
riverlass wrote:
I have no experience with a tripod mount but love the OP/Tech sling and it's connectors. . You are right. My camera and lens are not as heavy as some, so heavier combos may need that kind of support. To each his own.
The OpTechs are very nice, especially for their price. Its just not my cup of tea.
May 25, 2013 08:42:33 #
May 25, 2013 10:34:05 #
Hankwt wrote:
well so far not a lot a REAL horror stories
Do you want "horror" stories or ways to keep them from happening? The reason I don't have a "horror" story is because I used some preventive measures. Isn't this the best approach?
May 25, 2013 16:55:01 #
May 27, 2013 23:20:34 #
darkmanCANADA wrote:
I have been using the Blackrapid RS-4 for almost 2... (show quote)
See picture of my setup.
Uniloop attached to rectangular part not carabiner
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