Camera sling/strap: I want to buy the camera sling that attaches to the thread mount on the bottom of the camera. You can carry it over the right shoulder and the camera hangs at the...

jim quist Loc: Missouri

I want to buy the camera sling that attaches to the thread mount on the bottom of the camera. You can carry it over the right shoulder and the camera hangs at the left hip. I can't find it online. Any help will be appreciated.

Brian S. Loc: Oak Park, MI

Try this link, there are a bunch of them.............

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=camera+slings&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

I use this one. Its great.

https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Design-Black-Camera-SL-BK-3/dp/B0781QV3H4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=camera+sling&pldnSite=1&qid=1582209905&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A218OXJPL4Z4AC&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTFIyNUJQTjhEVVo2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDA3NDEyMzVNNkdDMDA0Tlk5OSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTE0NTg0M1MxRUI1RjI1V1hXMSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

I use a Peak Design strap in that fashion. Their Slide and Slide Lite come with a thread mount attachment and all the anchors you would need.

The Slide Lite is more than capable of supporting plenty of weight, but for heavier cameras it may get a bit uncomfortable with prolonged use. In that case the Slide works great.

Additionally, they sell an optional "dual plate" that works the same as the above, with the added bonus of doubling as a tripod mount for Manfrotto RC2 and ARCA tripod mounts.

https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

They are handy for camera carry but I would suggest getting one that has a second safety strap that goes from the sling to the camera strap mount. On earlier posts several mentioned that the screw could work out and let the camera fall if you did not monitor it regularly. This strap would prevent it from falling.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

BnH has them. I you are looking for one they have them for right and left handed shooters
Right Handed
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278394-REG/blackrapid_361005_sport_breathe_single_strap.html

Left Handed
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278395-REG/blackrapid_361006_sport_left_breathe_single.html

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I'm not going to make a suggestion about a strap because you have more than enough here BUT, the weak point in all of these systems is the interface (can't think of a better word) between the strap and the camera. My "interface" failed once. I went out and bought some solid key rings and a carabiner. They work and my camera hasn't fallen in six years. The photo shows my set up (a picture speaks louder than words).

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

jim quist wrote:

I want to buy the camera sling that attaches to the thread mount on the bottom of the camera. You can carry it over the right shoulder and the camera hangs at the left hip. I can't find it online. Any help will be appreciated.

You want and NEED a Black Rapid. Here are several to look at.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-BlackRapid/ci/4/phd/4146251138/N/4294255798?origSearch=black+rapid

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

fergmark wrote:

I use this one. Its great.

https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Design-Black-Camera-SL-BK-3/dp/B0781QV3H4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=camera+sling&pldnSite=1&qid=1582209905&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A218OXJPL4Z4AC&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTFIyNUJQTjhEVVo2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDA3NDEyMzVNNkdDMDA0Tlk5OSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTE0NTg0M1MxRUI1RjI1V1hXMSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I just upgraded the bottom mount to a dual-plate and it's just as sturdy as the included mount, with the added bonus of not having to switch it out to use a tripod.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

johngault007 wrote:

I just upgraded the bottom mount to a dual-plate and it's just as sturdy as the included mount, with the added bonus of not having to switch it out to use a tripod.

That is a drawback with the older system.

dragon64 Loc: Stewartstown PA

I purchased mine from Amazon several years ago. It has the safety strap that connects to the camera's regular strap mount post for extra security. With body movement, the bottom screw in the tripod hole can loosen. The one I bought was of good quality, but I rarely use it now. It was sometimes a bit awkward and time consuming to get the camera up to my eye for a quick shot.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

jim quist wrote:

I want to buy the camera sling that attaches to the thread mount on the bottom of the camera. You can carry it over the right shoulder and the camera hangs at the left hip. I can't find it online. Any help will be appreciated.

Look at BLack Rapid Straps. I’ve had mine for years double and single. Great products. I always make sure the camera is securely attached to the strap.

mrtaxi Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL

I use the peak design in my three 5D’s and am quite happy with it. I like their technology.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

If you use RRS plates for your body you may want to check out their military grade QR strap or do like I do and use just the QR with my BlackRapid straps. I think the separate QR is $12-$15.

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

This topic generally brings up the potential issue of the tripod thread being a weak point, with anecdotal stories of cameras that have fallen due to the socket itself pulling out of the bottom of the camera body.

I believe this problem is potentially valid, but only for the lower end cameras with plastic bodies I have been using BlackRapid as well as Op-Tech straps that are attached via tripod socket for 15 years without incident, but all of my cameras over the years have been metal.

Just something of which to be aware.