D850... Finally I got what THAT was! Well, in the box there are two pieces of plastic that look really puzzling. Turns out they are used when tethering the camera. To use: ► Open both...

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Well, in the box there are two pieces of plastic that look really puzzling.

Turns out they are used when tethering the camera.

To use:
► Open both HDMI and ISB 3 ports.
► Insert one cable in the largest piece (with the screw) and plug it in the camera.
► Align the piece with the screw next to the USB cable.
► Once fixed, use the second little piece (insert the cable first)
► Slide it into the larger piece, and now the cable will not disengage from the camera.
► This system is poorly advertised yet a very nice add-on.

I know many folks knew this already. Since I rarely tether my cameras, I just did not know. This is just sharing some information.

therwol Loc: USA

Rongnongno wrote:

Well, in the box there are two pieces of plastic t... (show quote)

I do sometimes tether my camera, also a D850. I tethered a D810 before that. Same setup. I finally figured out the same thing about the cables and the extra plastic parts. I think they're a good idea, and I can't think of a downside. Another good thing about them is that they prevent excessive bending and twisting where the cables attach to the camera.

Judy795

I just got this camera. Thanks for the info. I had no clue.

Ctrclckws

Should show a picture of the installation or pictures of the setup process.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Tripod?

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Ctrclckws

Wonderful, thank you.

Was wondering how it should be assembled.

tcthome Loc: NJ

therwol wrote:

I do sometimes tether my camera, also a D850. I tethered a D810 before that. Same setup. I finally figured out the same thing about the cables and the extra plastic parts. I think they're a good idea, and I can't think of a downside. Another good thing about them is that they prevent excessive bending and twisting where the cables attach to the camera.

I have the D810 & the plastic cable holders. (mini HDMI/USB). They are shown in the manual on what is in the box. No screw that I have noticed. RRS has a cable holder bracket that fits the Arca Swiss groove (or did a while back, haven't checked in a while) for those using a L-Bracket. Better than taking the chance of pulling on your camera ports.

Nicholas J DeSciose

Unfortunately I lost or throughout those protectors both with my 810 and 850? Do you know any place that I might be able to buy them?

Ctrclckws

Found a set on ebay for my D500

therwol Loc: USA

Nicholas J DeSciose wrote:

Unfortunately I lost or throughout those protectors both with my 810 and 850? Do you know any place that I might be able to buy them?

Links at the end.

New D810 clips $24.99 on eBay.
Used D810 clips $7.95 on eBay
New D850 clips $41.99 on eBay
New D850 clips $24.95 from Photospecialist

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255449539579?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=255449539579&targetid=1262749492702&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9032472&poi=&campaignid=15428034462&mkgroupid=133947154481&rlsatarget=pla-1262749492702&abcId=9300763&merchantid=101987416&gclid=CjwKCAjwyryUBhBSEiwAGN5OCI3bgi3XCvBTL-FQKgCFhas1aNRK0q-TWSK3OUxhORG6Riod9gQ8nxoCZAUQAvD_BwE

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133434049528?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3Db6bb5c9a4f7641eeb711cd62521a393d%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D174312969966%26itm%3D133434049528%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWeb%26brand%3DNikon&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334430410396?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=334430410396&targetid=1262749490102&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9032472&poi=&campaignid=15428034462&mkgroupid=133947154481&rlsatarget=pla-1262749490102&abcId=9300763&merchantid=118869755&gclid=CjwKCAjwyryUBhBSEiwAGN5OCHUCIkKaVLNg-RlI79XsW7KRNuXi853fr76f7w6K3wbONgD5_zSkgRoCRxAQAvD_BwE

https://www.photospecialist.com/nikon-d850-kabel-clip

therwol Loc: USA

tcthome wrote:

I have the D810 & the plastic cable holders. (mini HDMI/USB). They are shown in the manual on what is in the box. No screw that I have noticed. RRS has a cable holder bracket that fits the Arca Swiss groove (or did a while back, haven't checked in a while) for those using a L-Bracket. Better than taking the chance of pulling on your camera ports.

I was initially confused. The D810 clips that secure the cables to the camera are not the same as the bigger contraption used with the D850, although the D810 clips can be used on the D850. I had my D810 clips pre-attached to cables and continued to use the cables for tethering with my D850. I gave my D810 to my son in-law and gave him the D810 clips. Then I saw the photo of the D850 clip attached to this thread, didn't recognize the clip, looked in the box, and there it was. Bottom line, D810 and D850 use different cable clips, but the D810 clips will work on the D850, although the one for the D850 appears to be more secure. It is held in place by a screw.

Nickaroo

Rongnongno wrote:

Tripod?

Trusted Velbon... + 35 years of services... Traveled the world with us.

My God, how can you even look at it? I can think of better way to screw up my D850, and that ain't one of'em.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Nickaroo wrote:

My God, how can you even look at it? I can think of better way to screw up my D850, and that ain't one of'em.

That thing goes 6 feet high, has a dolly and has proved its worth over a few decades.

So, yes, I can look at, with pride.