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Jul 19, 2016 06:12:00   #
MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay
 
Fotoartist wrote:
I find it useful to sometimes use my Optech camera sling around my neck attached to only one camera body lug (although it is designed for two). I especially do this when I know I will be shooting a lot of verticals (Balloons, Concerts, etc.) using up to medium telephotos. Then I don't have to worry about the other part of the strap interfering with my view finder at all.

My question is, How safe is this?


I do the same thing and have been for several years. I haven't had a problem yet and don't expect I will.

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Jul 19, 2016 06:48:52   #
johneccles Loc: Leyland UK
 
I have used only one lug for some time now it makes is much easier to grab the camera quickly if required.
I also use the tripod screw for the same reason, the main drawback with that method is that you can't sit the camera on its base or use a tripod.

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Jul 19, 2016 06:55:08   #
Jim Bob
 
DaveO wrote:
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Jul 19, 2016 07:11:47   #
bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY
 
Fotoartist wrote:
I find it useful to sometimes use my Optech camera sling around my neck attached to only one camera body lug (although it is designed for two). I especially do this when I know I will be shooting a lot of verticals (Balloons, Concerts, etc.) using up to medium telephotos. Then I don't have to worry about the other part of the strap interfering with my view finder at all.

My question is, How safe is this?

Back when I was in Photo Retail I did have one customer wear through the lugs in less than a year, he was an avid biker and had the camera hanging from his neck as he rode, company replaced at no charge, Bob.

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Jul 19, 2016 07:16:46   #
Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.
 
I wouldn't worry about it, just keep an eye on the wear.

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Jul 19, 2016 07:34:56   #
PeterDragon Loc: Harlan, KY - Kona, HI - Phoenix, AZ
 

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Jul 19, 2016 07:37:24   #
PeterDragon Loc: Harlan, KY - Kona, HI - Phoenix, AZ
 
DaveO wrote:
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Jul 19, 2016 07:39:49   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Fotoartist wrote:
I find it useful to sometimes use my Optech camera sling around my neck attached to only one camera body lug (although it is designed for two). I especially do this when I know I will be shooting a lot of verticals (Balloons, Concerts, etc.) using up to medium telephotos. Then I don't have to worry about the other part of the strap interfering with my view finder at all.

My question is, How safe is this?


The OpTech buckle system is rated at 125# load, it's much safer than hanging your camera from its tripod socket.
OpTech itself recommends dropping one mount on its slings when actively shooting to make for faster sliding of the gear on the strap. I have personally used OpTech straps exclusively since 1982 and have never had even a hint of a failure.

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Jul 19, 2016 08:32:00   #
wingclui44 Loc: CT USA
 
WF2B wrote:
The BOS strap system uses only one lug. Black Rapid uses the tripod screw hole. Both have been in production for a number of years and if there had been a problem they would probably have gone out of business. I have used both systems along with Peak Design which I currently prefer.
Bud


I have been using Bos strap for many years, if using heavy tele photo lens, I attach the strap to the lens tripod mount. I also use hand strap on the normal situation. I don't like hanging my camera around my neck, it's uncomfortable.

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Jul 19, 2016 08:45:25   #
Quixdraw Loc: x
 
I use and like the Black Rapid Wrist straps, but beware. The tripod lug is made in one piece and has worked loose several times. I don't suspend the camera by the strap, but just use it as a safety measure so it doesn't matter, and I regularly tighten the lug. Don't understand why they don't design a lug with a swivel like some older wrist straps I have. I'm sure theirs is stronger, but if it works loose at a bad time, its a wash. I am looking at a 2 camera harness which would suspend at least one camera, theirs is not on my list of "possibles", though it gets good reviews.

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Jul 19, 2016 08:58:09   #
wj cody Loc: springfield illinois
 
i use standard straps (thin) and hang all my cameras via both lugs. my straps never get in the way. it is just a matter of knowing how to handle your equipment. optechs are popular, but overly bulky. i want the least amount of interference with the best amount of security. i've never have had any issues with this procedure.

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Jul 19, 2016 09:12:43   #
ggttc Loc: TN
 
First of all its my understanding that the optech sling is made to handle 2 bodies, hence body 2 attachments.

My wife and I carry a d7100 with a Tam 150-600 and a d810 with a 200-500 on the slings with one lug attached...these camera have magnesium frames and the d5200 has a partial magnesium frame...

Never had a single issue.

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Jul 19, 2016 09:15:12   #
StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Fotoartist wrote:
I find it useful to sometimes use my Optech camera sling around my neck attached to only one camera body lug (although it is designed for two). I especially do this when I know I will be shooting a lot of verticals (Balloons, Concerts, etc.) using up to medium telephotos. Then I don't have to worry about the other part of the strap interfering with my view finder at all.

My question is, How safe is this?

Op/tech's directions indicate the use of one lug. I did find that the strap attached to the right side, as directed, did get in the way when taking photos in the portrait mode. As suggested by some hoggers, I attached it to the left side, and the strap no longer gets in the way. The camera does hang differently, but that is fairly easy to get used to.

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Jul 19, 2016 09:33:28   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 

--Bob

DaveO wrote:
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Jul 19, 2016 09:58:05   #
GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan
 
Common sense here.

Since the two upper posts were designed as pair and you want to use only one holding area, why not use the quarter twenty atachment on the bottom? It was designed to hold from one point.

I've been using that mount for years and never had any structural questions ever.

End of story.

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