The Tripod Two-Step (Page 2): I can vouch for that law as it is Strictly Enforced in my immediate area. The same goes for the law of gravity, etc. To all that struggle with these laws...

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Manglesphoto wrote:

Yes and it is still in effect!!!

I can vouch for that law as it is Strictly Enforced in my immediate area.
The same goes for the law of gravity, etc.
To all that struggle with these laws . . .
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

tcthome wrote:

I came close once. Nikon D810/200-500 & was lucky enough to have a fast reaction time & caught it with my left hand. That said, a lot of times I keep the shoulder strap on the camera & around my neck until I know the camera is secured & the tripod is firmly planted/ I seen that vid, or another similar one about a week ago & luckily, that it was insured.

As soon as I pick up a camera, I put the strap around my neck. When I put it on a tripod, I remove the strap. I never leave a camera anywhere with the strap hanging down to be caught by feet, dogs, etc.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

jerryc41 wrote:

As soon as I pick up a camera, I put the strap around my neck. When I put it on a tripod, I remove the strap. I never leave a camera anywhere with the strap hanging down to be caught by feet, dogs, etc.

Generally the same here.
I lost most sensation in my left hand decades ago and right is a bit better.
I drop things I ma holding unless making an effort to maintain the grip.
Not obvious to anyone until I quit concentrating and drop the object for no reason.

Peteso Loc: Blacks Hills

There is a law that trumps Murphy’s law, which seems apropos to me…

”Murphy was an optimist” 🤦

dbrugger25 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I will never carry a tripod with a camera mounted on it. I unmount the camera, put the strap around my neck and move the tripod, then put it back together. An exception is when I am only moving it a few feet and the tripod is kept upright. For safety, I put the camera strap around my neck.

In the past, before I started this, I had some close calls, but none ended in disaster.

Another worry is associated with carrying the camera around with the neck strap, while it isn't around my neck. The strap can get caught on something while you are moving around and get caught on something. It can pull the object right out of your hand because you aren't expecting it.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

CHG_CANON wrote:

To confirm the relevance of this anecdote, was Really Right Stuff anywhere in the story?

It was in your first comment.

dave.m

Manglesphoto wrote:

Nothing is fool proof!! I have seen and had a lever locks get caught on something and let go, of course there is the lever lock with lock pin. but it don't lock unless the lever is firmly seated. anything can happen any time and the price really don't have that much to do with it.
I personally like the thumb screw lock which I use but I constantly check to make sure it has not come loose.

Its impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious!

dave.m

jerryc41 wrote:

1. Attach the camera to the tripod.
2. Grip it firmly and make sure it is attached securely.

On YouTube last night, I watched a pro photographer demonstrate how a D750 and a 24-70mm lens fell from the tripod, bounced onto the rocks, and landed in a stream. Although the screw on the Arca-Swiss plate was tight, the camera wasn't firmly seated in the plate. The camera and lens were insured, but still, you don't want that to happen.

On an amazing winter photo trip to Iceland, we visited the ice beach (very large ice lumps, some the size of small cars in many cases.)

Our local photo guide warned us that when we find the 'ideal spot' 1) NEVER put your camera bag down unless it is well above the damp line and 2) look behind you and be CERTAIN you have an unobstructed grab and run out line as every few waves a large wave will possibly swamp you (caps were his emphasis!)

We all followed his advice and had no problems apart from wet feet in one or two cases. While leaving we passed a Chinese group who obviously didn't have such good advice. One photographer was suddenly engulfed up to his thighs, turned and ran - straight into an ice lump. Camera a tripod went flying and ended up completely submerged, as did the photographer and his complete camera bag which was almost washed out to sea. Not only ruined his day/ week/ month, but the entire group had to leave v. quickly to get him back to the hotel to avoid hypothermia.

Thank goodness for helpful local expertise

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

whatdat wrote:

It was in your first comment.

If you're trying to make a relevant point, you've failed, as this comment has nothing to do with the Q&A within the replies.

srg

CHG_CANON wrote:

So, any slanders against RRS were unintended, but not intentional nor based on experience ...

I own the RRS, but for some reason I am still reluctant to fold up the legs and carry the whole setup over my shoulder with legs extended and the camera still mounted, like I have seen some presenters on You Tube do. I also try to buy Festool or Fein tools whenever it is something I am likely to use a lot. You Do get what you pay for it seems.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dbrugger25 wrote:

I will never carry a tripod with a camera mounted on it.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

srg wrote:

I own the RRS, but for some reason I am still reluctant to fold up the legs and carry the whole setup over my shoulder with legs extended and the camera still mounted, like I have seen some presenters on You Tube do. I also try to buy Festool or Fein tools whenever it is something I am likely to use a lot. You Do get what you pay for it seems.

I'm not on utube, but I'm one of those that carries my camera locked into an RRS clamp on a tripod over the shoulder, for as long as 2+ miles at a time to get where I'm going.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

CHG_CANON wrote:

I'm not on utube, but I'm one of those that carries my camera locked into an RRS clamp on a tripod over the shoulder, for as long as 2+ miles at time to get where I'm going.

I do the Same with my Gitzo

Beenthere

SteveInConverse wrote:

Using a tripod makes me nervous for the above listed reasons and experiences.

One of the reasons I am glad I moved to the Olympus M4/3 system, with it's superior IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization). I have a couple of tripods, but seldom use them, and only when absolutely necessary. I liked the Oly M4/3 for other features and was surprised at the usefulness of the "stabilization."

Beenthere

Architect1776 wrote:

Isn't there a law written by a Murphy?

I believe so, and the Supreme court hasn't been able to find reasons to reverse it...?