Better way to secure strap to camera body?
Jun 23, 2019 13:26:23 #
Jun 23, 2019 19:11:35 #
stlevine wrote:
Went out tonight for the first time with my new 70... (show quote)
I do not think the weight has a thing to do with it, I'm using the same lens (and way heavier ones) the same way for years, and never had a strap come loose at any time! You have to make sure you tie it secure to the camera!
Jun 24, 2019 05:31:17 #
billnikon
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stlevine wrote:
Went out tonight for the first time with my new 70... (show quote)
Use a Black Rapid strap that will attach directly to the 1/4 20 female lug on the tripod collar of you lens.
Jun 24, 2019 06:48:53 #
I have been using this method on several cameras for years, and yes I've used it with a 70-200 lens. I'm not jogging with this method. I've had the tripod screw come loose several times before and found MY solution.
Jun 24, 2019 07:06:20 #
Cameras attached to the camera tripod connection can become damaged because the tripod connection can break and seperate from the camera. $$$ If your camera strap was properly installed it would not seperate. There are several videos on YouTube on proper camera strap installation.
Jun 24, 2019 07:46:29 #
Hey Hedgehoggers!
I learned this past weekend, when mounting your camera strap to the camera's tripod mount, that Black Rapid has an arc swiss plate built into their plate, so you will never have to remove the tripod plate! No one told my this! It's not compatible to Manfrotto tripods because proprietary.
I learned this past weekend, when mounting your camera strap to the camera's tripod mount, that Black Rapid has an arc swiss plate built into their plate, so you will never have to remove the tripod plate! No one told my this! It's not compatible to Manfrotto tripods because proprietary.
Jun 24, 2019 07:57:48 #
Jun 24, 2019 09:03:55 #
I don't have an expensive camera strap but I like it. It connects to the tripod mount but it also came with a security strap. It's a thin strap that connects to the loop on your camera where a traditional strap would go. The thin strap has a carabiner that screws shut (not just the clip) and that part connects to your camera strap. When I got the strap, I decided not to use the security strap and somehow the screw loosened and the camera ended up on the ground (no damage). From then on, I used the security strap and even if the screw loosens, I know the camera will no longer fall. It only happened once...I must not have had it on tight enough. But that's all it took for me to use the security strap.
Jun 24, 2019 09:21:25 #
Bill_de wrote:
If it was really properly attached it probably wouldn't come loose. Check out this recent thread and look carefully at the instructions / images.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-594275-1.html
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Jun 24, 2019 10:50:45 #
Bill_de wrote:
If it was really properly attached it probably wouldn't come loose. Check out this recent thread and look carefully at the instructions / images.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-594275-1.html
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https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-594275-1.html
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I shoot with my Canon f/2.8, 70 - 200mm (III and II) frequently hand holding. I never had the straps to my 5D MIII or 7D MII come loose. My wife is much better at threading than I. For a small fee, you may borrow her.
Mark
Jun 24, 2019 13:36:00 #
Over the years, I've been a big fan of OpTech straps. Priced reasonably and absolutely no issues over 25 plus years. I use the Pro Loop for a single camera and the Dual Harness for one or two. I am not a fan of using the tripod socket to hold the camera/lens and I don't carry my 'big guns' with a strap. Best of luck.
Jun 24, 2019 16:10:57 #
I'm also a fan of Op/Tech. Good quality and not too expensive.
I have had a length-adjust buckle come loose in the past. Now, once I have adjusted for length, I sew a few safety stitches in the loose strap ends using polyester thread. If I ever miraculously grow a few inches then I will just snip the stitches and readjust.
I have had a length-adjust buckle come loose in the past. Now, once I have adjusted for length, I sew a few safety stitches in the loose strap ends using polyester thread. If I ever miraculously grow a few inches then I will just snip the stitches and readjust.
Jun 24, 2019 17:54:05 #
The 70-200 has a tripod collar because the lens weight is usually too heavy to hold by the camera. Attach something to the tripod mounting hole on the collar like a Black Rapid strap.
Jun 24, 2019 20:03:29 #
Whilst many promote the use of the tripod collar for strap attachment of a heavy lens we have to wonder if the manufacturers took this into consideration at the design stage. As an example, here's whats under the bracket attachment of my 70-200.
Four screws, I estimate the threads being between 1.5 to 1.75 mm dia, certainly no concern with standard tripod use where they are very lightly loaded if at all, if the rig is reasonably balanced. But now hang the lens plus heavy camera from them, putting them in tension and then at any time with the rig at an angle the screws being unequally loaded.
It may well be that there is something else under this component securing it to the ring, I would certainly be happier if I knew the answer to that
Four screws, I estimate the threads being between 1.5 to 1.75 mm dia, certainly no concern with standard tripod use where they are very lightly loaded if at all, if the rig is reasonably balanced. But now hang the lens plus heavy camera from them, putting them in tension and then at any time with the rig at an angle the screws being unequally loaded.
It may well be that there is something else under this component securing it to the ring, I would certainly be happier if I knew the answer to that
Jun 24, 2019 20:54:47 #
JeffDavidson wrote:
The 70-200 has a tripod collar because the lens weight is usually too heavy to hold by the camera. Attach something to the tripod mounting hole on the collar like a Black Rapid strap.
When I use mine, usually on a second camera when shooting sports, I use the OpTech Dual Harness. I've been using this for many years with no issues. When 'slepping' my 400/2.8 I never really notice it. Just ONE possible way. Best of luck.
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