lbjed Loc: New York

I checked the Peak Design website. When I bought my Peak Design strap 2 years ago it came with an ARCA Swiss compatible Standard Plate, not the small plate used by the writer. I now see with every strap Peak Design sells it comes with the smaller plate. I have the smaller plate which came with my Leash purchase. I only use that plate on my small point and shoot cameras like the Lumix LX 100 or not at all. Get a Standard Plate or Dual Plate which can also mount on a ARCA Swiss tripod head. I believe the writer will see the difference and feel more secure when carrying his gear. Of course, the tightness of any screw type attachment should be checked periodically.

rond-photography Loc: Connecticut

Red is permanent. Blue is cool!

I have the allen key that came with my PD strap attached to my key ring (it is designed to do so) and can check the tightness now and then. But I have seldom had to tighten it and never had it get so loose that it would fall off.

Probably Locktite would be best in your case.

Also, your plate looks different than mine - mine is square; the picture you posted looks oblong? Mine also has a rubber surface on the side against the camera - that keeps it from rotating, which keeps the screw from loosening.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

I also use a Black Rapid strap. I have been through Italy and Israel using that strap and had nothing but good luck. The mounting is a screw in type and utilizes the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera. I have never worried about the camera falling. But, I do check the screw mount every time I take the camera out, just to make sure everything is ok.
Rich...

tommy2 Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

The info contained in this thread is why I try to read as many post on this site as possible even though the title does not attract me.
The backstory here is I finally decided that a carrying strap on my camera would be good in some instances - up until now it was carried in my hand or in my backpack. Straps never seemed to be able to satisfy me that my camera was safe from dropping or banging into something hard.
So after reading a post within this forum several times I ordered a Black Rapids shoulder strap thinking the camera would be in the same position when carried as it is when hand carried. I was used to the camera being close to my body with the lens pointing down, especially in crowded situations.
It arrived and seems to suit my needs in all respects - now I'm trying to accept the level of security it provides. However at no time did I comprehend the importance of that little extra strap that came in the package. I totally ignored it until reading this thread - THANK YOU UHH members!

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

I have and use the original Black Rapid strap. I have never had an issue with failure or loosening. Moisten the rubber washer before screwing firmly into place. I also use the little secondary tether that Black Rapid supplies. Never had an issue.

windbye1 Loc: Eugene, Oregon

I love my Peak Design strap. I have one connector attached to the left camera lug, the other connector is attached to the Kirk L Bracket attached to my Nikon D500. Camera straps are kind of like camera bags... we photographers often buy many types until we settle on the right one. That is, until a newer or improved version comes along, LOL!

chrissybabe Loc: New Zealand

In the old days some cameras used to come with an extra pin hole on the base. So when mounted on a tripod with a pin this stopped the camera from twisting and coming loose. I have made up something similar for use with arca swiss plates so my cameras don't come loose. If it did it would be so obvious BEFORE they parted company. Some Manfrotto quick connect plates also came with a plastic pin designed for the same purpose and I used those until I converted exclusively to arca swiss.
I also use a Peak Design strap onto the camera lugs. My strap came with 2 spare attachments with the idea being that in use the primary straps on the camera might wear or abrade and come off so regular inspection is necessary.
I would be reluctant to use a single attachment point on the bottom of the camera unless it had some sort of mechanism to prevent the camera and attachment coming loose.

latebloomer Loc: Topeka, KS

The purple is the least permanent Loctite. I have used it on sights on my trap guns. You can disassemble the part without using heat or excessive leverage. I have not seen the Purple Loctite in hardware stores. I have always bought it on amazon.

cwp3420

I use the same strap but attach them to the camera points. I have to do that because I use a Really Right Stuff L plate on my Fujifilm X-T3 and it attaches to the bottom of my battery grip.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

For just this reason, I would never use any strap ONLY connected to the tripod mount. Best of luck.

leftj Loc: Texas

Just startrd using the same mounting plate on my fujis but also connect the strap to the left side lug. I think that gives you a nice camera hang.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I am very sorry to hear this. Luckily, only the filter broke. I have the Peak Design strap on my Sony a7iii and I used it previously on my Nikon D500. I believe it is recommended to attach the strap to your camera in two places, which is what I do. Although, I think the camera would still fall if the plate on the bottom came off. I agree that I like how the camera hangs when one connection is on the bottom.

Previously, I had a Joby strap that ONLY secured to the tripod screw (no plate). I loved that strap until it dumped my brand new D500 in the dirt at my grandson’s baseball game. I had thought that the PLATE between strap and screw was more secure on the Peak Design. Now, I’m not so sure. Joby makes an additional “safety” strap that I purchased but never trusted that strap again. I threw out that strap.

After what happened to you, I’m going to look for that safety strap and add it to my Peak Design strap. Alternatively, I could hook the strap to the two lug nuts, even though I don’t like the way it hangs that way.

What about putting both connections onto one lug, the way the Boss Strap works? I actually like the Boss Strap better.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

Using the tripod screw is fine. However, it is wise to always use some sort of safety tether attached to one or both camera strap lugs.

chrissybabe Loc: New Zealand

I have just purchased a smallrig for one of my P&S. Plus I think that a decent L bracket could also be modified without too much trouble. Instead of having a strap mounted to the tripod screw what about mounting it to the bottom LHS and RHS of either of the above two brackets. That would cause the camera to swing to the vertical. Both the L bracket and smallrig have good fastenings to the camera base. In my case I would have to drill or machine a couple of holes/slots to take straps but certainly doable. The smallrigs actually have (mine anyway) two places where they screw onto the camera so making them extra secure.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

Yes, I need to do just that. I will say, though, that the plate that came with my strap is different than the one the OP has. I need a coin or screwdriver to loosen it and it is always secure.