Strap failure
Aug 22, 2018 10:06:25 #
traderjohn wrote:
The guy with the cartoon avatar mistakenly quoted Franklin as the originator of the saying "Penny Wise and Pound Foolish" he is in my opinion, condescending and rude to the OP. I responded to him.
Robert Burton is credited with Pennywise and Pound Foolish not dear old Ben.
Robert Burton is credited with Pennywise and Pound Foolish not dear old Ben.
The first use predates Burton's active writing period by a few years. Burton would have been 21 when Francis Meres first used it in writing. It's common usage may even predate this. Burton would have been familiar with the writings of Meres, an English Cleric about 12 years his senior. Both spent much of their careers in and around Oxford.
Aug 22, 2018 10:08:28 #
Yes you would and your just gumming up your camera mount with thread lock.
AndyH wrote:
I suppose you could use thread lock, but you’d need a wrench to get it off to mount it on a tripod. I only use straps that attach to the lugs.
Andy
Andy
Aug 22, 2018 10:13:59 #
greenwork
Loc: Southwest Florida
I too use the Black Rapid strap but attach it to one of the lugs on the body (with a re-purposed key ring). It's given me no trouble in the past 2.5 years.
Aug 22, 2018 10:36:15 #
RonM12
Loc: Washington State
Sorry, I’d be so ticked off. hopefully you’ll have your camera back soon.
Aug 22, 2018 11:29:35 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Just an added vote for Black Rapid- the HD one for the P900 and the "Street" version for the Pen F and the Leica- Have used for MANY years w/o a problem, but always use tether anyeay
Aug 22, 2018 11:40:54 #
So sorry for your misfortune! This sounds like "words of wisdom from real life experience." I do use the Altura strap, and have had no problem with it. But then again, I check the screw connection before each outing and make sure that the secondary (back-up) tether is secured.
I bought this because the OEM strap that came with the camera was constricting. It was so bad that I mostly hung it on my shoulder, rather than around my neck. You guessed it; the camera and lens slipped off one day. "Only" fell about a foot or so, but had the same experience as you. The auto focus was shot. Sent to OEM for repair - they replaced the mirror box (at my expense.)
Thanks for sharing your experience. Best of luck to you in the future.
I bought this because the OEM strap that came with the camera was constricting. It was so bad that I mostly hung it on my shoulder, rather than around my neck. You guessed it; the camera and lens slipped off one day. "Only" fell about a foot or so, but had the same experience as you. The auto focus was shot. Sent to OEM for repair - they replaced the mirror box (at my expense.)
Thanks for sharing your experience. Best of luck to you in the future.
Aug 22, 2018 11:44:54 #
Gene51 wrote:
Can't expect much from a $19 strap. I've been using Black Rapid products for years - even carry my 150-600 with a D810 and battery grip - over 9 lbs - no issues at all. The BR has a locking carabiner that is very secure. There's a reason they cost $60 - $80. Hell, the part that screws into the camera costs $20 just by itself. Now they may be overpriced, but 6 yrs without a mishap has to count for something.
Ditto Gene, use the same strap, BR, love it and have never had a failure or problem. In addition to the carabiner, the attaching screw has a rubber washer that helps keeping the screw from loosening from the tripod mount, its been very secure....What do they say, you pay for what you get, even if it is a little more expensive.
Aug 22, 2018 11:45:08 #
So sorry to hear of your mishap. I don't trust any straps except those that come with the camera. Never have failed me. On another topic ... How does your D810 compare with the newer D850? I love my D810 and right now, wouldn't want to trade up, but I'm curious.
Aug 22, 2018 11:51:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
From the OP, "The screw just worked it's way out over time."
I slightly moisten the rubber washer on my Black Rapid, and it never works itself loose. I’ll look into the Altria strap. I have never seen one. Are they fairly cheap?
Aug 22, 2018 12:05:15 #
dgolfnut wrote:
I just finished filling out the repair order to se... (show quote)
I'm sorry for your misfortune. I use a similar strap and just took a look at it. There is a short strap that runs from the normal side strap mount on my Canon with a carabiner on the end that came with the Altura screw-in strap. I attach that when I'm using the screw-in strap as a backup as I have noticed that it will back out. I know it doesn't help you, but maybe the next guy/gal.....
Aug 22, 2018 12:10:03 #
This post prompted me to inspect my camera's strap. It is a woven fabric and thus subject to wear, thus bears checking often. The lug is metal, so safe, yes.
Aug 22, 2018 12:17:49 #
Been using op/tech quick release straps. No problems what so ever. https://optechusa.com/super-classic-strap.html Check them out you might find what you need? One more thing, no insurance on your camera gear? It is cheap enough now a days. Good luck buddy....
Aug 22, 2018 12:45:32 #
Sorry to hear about your camera and strap failure. But I’m curious as to what part failed was it the screw on the strap or it the tripod screw hole that failed in Nikon. If the strap is at fault see if Altrura can beheld responsibly for your damaged camera.
I use a black rapid sling strap on my canon DSLR and have never encountered a failure in years of use I also inspect the tripod screw hole in camera before every time I use it, And I do use a safety strap too be sure!
I use a black rapid sling strap on my canon DSLR and have never encountered a failure in years of use I also inspect the tripod screw hole in camera before every time I use it, And I do use a safety strap too be sure!
dgolfnut wrote:
I just finished filling out the repair order to se... (show quote)
Aug 22, 2018 12:51:26 #
I have Arca Swiss L-Brackets on all my bodies. A couple of my straps, use the tripod mount, but of course with the L-bracket you can't do that. On my straps I have placed a simple Arca swiss compatible clamp. Makes it very quick if you want to place your camera on a tripod. I have also got in the habit of randomly checking the both the clamp and the attachment from the strap. Yet to have any issues.
Aug 22, 2018 13:45:56 #
dgolfnut wrote:
The screw just worked it's way out over time. Happened a few times before where it was part way loose and I always caught it and tightened it. They were warning shots and I missed the clues. I've been tightening it as tight as I can with my fingers.
Please --- anyone who reads this --- pay attention. Near misses are gifts.
Please --- anyone who reads this --- pay attention. Near misses are gifts.
If the base is metal try some blue locktite unless there is too much plastic around the threads. Most of the locktite products that are common are not viable with plastic as the plastic hardens from the locktite product and then cracks and is no longer good plastic. If the camera base is plastic around a metal insert there is a version of a locking compound that is best for plastic use. You will have to look it up as I forgot the name of the product. I think locktite makes it though. I found this out years ago repairing metal inserts in plastic that fatigued from the standard locktite the engineers told every one to use.
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