karelowe Loc: Boise, Idaho, & Mesa, AZ

For Sale: Carry Speed Camera Strap with tripod mount. FS-PRO. New $79.00, will sell for $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Is this one that connects to the tripod mount, or to the 'normal' mounting? Not sure I trust my camera dangling upside down...

karelowe Loc: Boise, Idaho, & Mesa, AZ

The strap is connected to a "plate" that is then attached to the bottom of your camera. Hope that makes sense. The plate can then be slid into your tripod for an easy attachment. I have used sling straps for a long time with never any issues. It is so much nicer and comfortable that around ones neck. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks

Les Maynard Loc: Safety Harbor, Florida

We are visiting a friend and I will pay you in the morning after I get your info. And yes I can wait for the hand strap.
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Les Maynard

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karelowe Loc: Boise, Idaho, & Mesa, AZ

Great picture.....I have sent the info for payment in a PM. Thanks again.

Blasthoff Loc: Life halved NY and IN

Why would you think that? The camera doesn't "know" or even "care" which way is up or down. The strap uses a mounting plate attached to the tripod socket. Try this, hold your camera at eye level. Now, lower your arm with the camera to rest at your side. Which way is the camera oriented? That is the same position the strap holds the camera, the grip is right at your hand. The strap is designed so you can quickly cinch it shorter so you can protect the camera under your arm while walking about and quickly release it back to it's set length as you bring the camera to eye level to shoot. It works as well as a strap can possibly work once you get the hang of it.

Bloke Loc: Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

And yet all the manufacturers - *ALL* of them - put two mounting positions on the top of the camera... Maybe someone should tell them, and they can save a few bucks? I have seen comments from manufacturers saying that the cameras are not designed to have their full weight hanging from the tripod mount. That mount is designed to have the camera sit on it, not hang from it...

You are free to use whatever method you choose to carry your camera, of course. And so am I.

Blasthoff Loc: Life halved NY and IN

Have you ever used your camera in vertical position on a tripod? OR Mounted a camera to the bottom of a tripod center post? Either way, the camera is "hanging". While I do understand the thought behind your concern, I would also point out that over tightening the socket screw can exert a LOT MORE force on the socket then the mere weight of the camera. You are right IF the tripod socket happened to be merely "molded" in plastic as it might be in something like a cheap aftermarket battery grip or possibly even a cheap camera. On most quality cameras the tripod sockets are quite robust. The other side of the coin, a lot of hardware that attach to "strap posts" is hardly anything I would call "overly secure" and you need to be careful the hardware used doesn't mar up your camera.

None of what's been discussed addresses the actual practical differences of a speed strap like Carry Speed or Black Rapid vs conventional "neck strap". I used neck straps for years when I needed them, didn't like them, but I needed something. I don't like "dealing" with straps unless I need to, but when I do, the "speed strap" is the ONLY way to go.