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Advice on shoulder strap.
Jan 17, 2021 19:01:12 #
shutterbob wrote:
The strap is attached via the included quick disconnects. The combination hangs vertically and is slung over my right shoulder. While I wouldn't want to do a ten mile hike like this, it is actually fairly comfortable. This is the widest of the straps offered.
Thanks but it looks like it is attached to the camera and not the foot of the lens? Or am I missing something?
Jan 17, 2021 19:02:04 #
Canisdirus wrote:
Lens foot....ALWAYS (with a long lens)... always.
Gotta disagree. If you are carrying the combo in the horizontal position, then yeah, attach the strap to the lens foot to preserve the mount. But carried vertically, as I have for many years of carrying various camers with large lenses, I have never had a single problem. Maybe I'm just lucky.😁😁
Jan 17, 2021 19:06:53 #
shutterbob wrote:
Gotta disagree. If you are carrying the combo in the horizontal position, then yeah, attach the strap to the lens foot to preserve the mount. But carried vertically, as I have for many years of carrying various camers with large lenses, I have never had a single problem. Maybe I'm just lucky.😁😁
You are lucky...but it does depend on how heavy the lens is.
It's still always better to attach to the lens foot.
Why take the risk?
There isn't any downside to attaching to the strongest part of your system.
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Jan 17, 2021 19:12:41 #
Except, after trying it via the lens foot, I have found it to be a bit more awkward, at least for me. I have found that doing any extended walking carrying it in this manner allows me to keep more control over the heavy (6 or more lb) combo, and it's easier to keep it close to my body where I can keep it from banging into objects, suck as rocks and trees when hiking.
Jan 17, 2021 19:12:55 #
shutterbob wrote:
The strap is attached via the included quick disconnects. The combination hangs vertically and is slung over my right shoulder. While I wouldn't want to do a ten mile hike like this, it is actually fairly comfortable. This is the widest of the straps offered.
I can see what some others stated about the lens putting undue pressure on the camera mount with this configuration but if you like it so be it. I will go with attaching the strap to the lens mount of my 200-500. Why take a chance.
Jan 17, 2021 19:16:10 #
shutterbob wrote:
Except, after trying it via the lens foot, I have found it to be a bit more awkward, at least for me. I have found that doing any extended walking carrying it in this manner allows me to keep more control over the heavy (6 or more lb) combo, and it's easier to keep it close to my body where I can keep it from banging into objects, suck as rocks and trees when hiking.
I just rest my hand on the lens while walking...just a light touch keeps it from moving.
I also don't like having the straps up high when I am shooting...on the lens means strap is way under and out of my way.
If I need a really good grip I can wrap my hand around the strap while holding the lens from underneath. It really helps to stabilize the camera.
I use a QD attachment for quick on and off...very quick.
I have three long lenses....3.3 lbs and two at 5 lbs.
I'd just rather keep the stress on the lens collar, as opposed to the body mount.
Jan 18, 2021 14:26:30 #
d3200prime wrote:
Do any hogs have experience with a shoulder strap capable of handling a Nikon D500 attached to a Nikon 200-500 lens? What are your thoughts? Thanks for your help.
Cotton Carrier for heavy rigs like yours! I have the same camera/lens combo. Cotton Carrier allows me to carry that combo and my D850 attached to my 500pF and other tools attached as well, such as a laser rangefinder, towels, tripod stool.
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Jan 21, 2021 19:11:01 #
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Jan 22, 2021 12:49:41 #
Perhaps a little too late but if the Black Rapid proves unsuitable I just received notice from Cotton Carrier that their new favorite lens is the Nikon 200-500mm with their harness system. It holds the camera close to the body in the center of the chest and since the lens hangs straight down the stress on the Tripod socket is minimized.
Jan 22, 2021 13:07:00 #
druthven wrote:
Perhaps a little too late but if the Black Rapid proves unsuitable I just received notice from Cotton Carrier that their new favorite lens is the Nikon 200-500mm with their harness system. It holds the camera close to the body in the center of the chest and since the lens hangs straight down the stress on the Tripod socket is minimized.
I do not have the Cotton Carrier but have seen a few others with it. I think a couple advantage of this system is that it holds the lens/camera close to your body so that it won't hit things if you are going through a small opening in bushes, etc and keeps both hands free. Some disadvantages would include that it would seem to take longer get your lens up to shooting position then having it on a strap? Also, I am often taking off and putting on a sweatshirt and this takes more work to remove and put back on? Also about $50 more? I would be tempted to try one but cannot imagine using it for most of my hikes. Although this discussion may be too late for the OP (though maybe not, if they don't like the Black Rapid they could return it), other's who are considering a strap could find it useful.
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Jan 22, 2021 13:34:14 #
If the camera on the Black rapid is free to move it might be a little faster but if the bumper on the strap is holding the camera down or back to prevent it swinging the Cotton Carrier would be faster. Six of one, half a dozen of the other. Clothes changing, definite advantage to the strap. Another potential consideration concerning the Cotton Carrier chest harness is that of tripping and falling which is going to happen to everyone at some time or another. I certainly would not want to fall forward on that rig.
Jan 22, 2021 13:44:08 #
druthven wrote:
If the camera on the Black rapid is free to move i... (show quote)
I always keep mine free to move, I have one hand resting on it and can pull it up to shooting position in a fraction of a second. Often even that is not fast enough! (It is also one reason I am hesitant about going mirrorless, the lag to seeing your subject when you first turn on the camera.) Sometimes when it is rainy I put my camera in a backpack and the one and only time I saw a lynx (in Alaska), it was in my backpack (it was drizzling) and by the time I got my camera out, it was long since gone.
You are right about falling, I tripped trying to go over a fence once. Luckily I had handed my gear to someone on the other side before I tried to go over.
I also agree, different strokes for different folks!
Jan 22, 2021 16:51:14 #
druthven wrote:
Perhaps a little too late but if the Black Rapid proves unsuitable I just received notice from Cotton Carrier that their new favorite lens is the Nikon 200-500mm with their harness system. It holds the camera close to the body in the center of the chest and since the lens hangs straight down the stress on the Tripod socket is minimized.
Yes, I also noticed that ad and had considered a harness but the Black Rapid seems to be much more popular than a harness. If the strap doesn't work out I may go that route. Time will tell.
Thanks for the info.
Jan 22, 2021 16:52:22 #
Canisdirus wrote:
Now get a QD attachment plate and connector...you'll be glad you did.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Could you please post the brand you have and a pic or two?
Thanks.
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