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Jun 21, 2019 11:35:06   #
RLSeipleSr Loc: North of Boston
 
Used the Black Rapid but changed to the OpTech "https://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-Strap-Black/dp/B00092KD9C ... like it when I use it ...

Bob S

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Jun 21, 2019 11:38:00   #
jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ
 
SX2002 wrote:
I've had multiple cervical spine surgeries and cannot tolerate anything around my neck. I bought the Black Rapid version of this strap but unlike yours, it ataches directly to the tripod mount thread, there is no extra bracket like yours...is there a particular reason for this bracket that you know of..?
Ron.


It will spread the load along the bottom of the camera and put less stress on the tripod mount thread area of the camera. I like that feature of that cheap strap. But I also use Black Rapid but I use a Swiss Arca plate on the bottom of all my cameras and lens feet which does the same as that plate. Spreads the load along the bottom of the camera or lens foot and also makes it fast and easy to move from one camera to another or lens to another lens.

Regular size plate for bottom of camera
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1427104-REG/benro_pu30_38x32_arca_swiss_style.html

Long plate for big lens foot.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/659259-REG/Induro_459_120_PU_120_Extra_Long_Slide_In_Quick.html

Quick release clamp that stays on the Black Rapid strap for quick change of cameras or lenses.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/686909-REG/Jobu_Design_QRR_125_QRR_125_Ballhead_Monopod_Quick_Release.html

Then screw this into the clamp above
https://www.amazon.com/BlackRapid-020728-Breathe-FR-5-FastenR/dp/B01LFSFQCM/

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Jun 21, 2019 11:42:46   #
n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC
 
I bought one on ebay for $7.99



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Jun 21, 2019 11:45:56   #
JBGLADSTONE Loc: Oregon
 
I have a neck strap just like the one you have shown. However, I added a extra safety and load relief for the tripod mount. I am worried that the tripod mount is designed to set on a tripod and not to hang with a large heavy lens bouncing around against your side.

So I have created my own loop straps from my camera to the neck strap, a short loop strap for carrying just the camera. Then I added a very short loop strap to the swivel of the shoulder strap.
My short camera mounted loops are very similar to OP/Tech type loops.

I made the camera straps from 550 Shock cord with small kydex plastic quick release locks. Cost about $1.50-$2.00

I feel better by having the extra safety as well as splitting the camera/lens load.

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Jun 21, 2019 11:46:10   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
woodworkerman wrote:
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I walk an area to take pictures with a wide on one and extended telephone on the other. It's just a preference to changing lenses in adverse conditions (wind, sand, etc.) and can be fun. The problem is carrying them.

If I use a neck strap on one, then the other may be in my hand or on another neck strap. This can be irritating on my neck after a while and less convenient than I want. And the cameras can bang together.

Years ago I used a "hip side" belt clip with a camera attachment allowing the camera to slip in and out. While it was convenient, the camera mount threaded to the bottom of the camera (film) and in an L-shape pressed against the back of the camera. It was great and very secure. That camera clip, however, covers the screen on the back of today's DSLR's.

I had not thought of looking for a solution until recently when I saw a young female wedding photographer carrying 2 cameras at a wedding. The straps she used were slings. They looked like a great solution.

Amazon had a nice selection and I purchased two. They have quick disconnects and are extremely safe. I used them on a trip to South Florida to the Edison Estate. Quick and easy to use. Even if I only use one camera, there is no more neck pain and I don't have a camera hanging down on my belly. I like these slings and they are very comWahbtable.

Here is the Amazon link for what I purchased and a picture from their page. Tell me what you think.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR8KEMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I ... (show quote)


Black Rapid. Spider holster for hip camera. Both are best on market.

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Jun 21, 2019 11:49:36   #
ggenova64
 
"Use a strap that attaches to the strap lugs on the body."
I agree!

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Jun 21, 2019 11:51:09   #
n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC
 
$7.99 on eBay. Safer connecting hardware.



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Jun 21, 2019 13:55:47   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
woodworkerman wrote:
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I walk an area to take pictures with a wide on one and extended telephone on the other. It's just a preference to changing lenses in adverse conditions (wind, sand, etc.) and can be fun. The problem is carrying them.

If I use a neck strap on one, then the other may be in my hand or on another neck strap. This can be irritating on my neck after a while and less convenient than I want. And the cameras can bang together.

Years ago I used a "hip side" belt clip with a camera attachment allowing the camera to slip in and out. While it was convenient, the camera mount threaded to the bottom of the camera (film) and in an L-shape pressed against the back of the camera. It was great and very secure. That camera clip, however, covers the screen on the back of today's DSLR's.

I had not thought of looking for a solution until recently when I saw a young female wedding photographer carrying 2 cameras at a wedding. The straps she used were slings. They looked like a great solution.

Amazon had a nice selection and I purchased two. They have quick disconnects and are extremely safe. I used them on a trip to South Florida to the Edison Estate. Quick and easy to use. Even if I only use one camera, there is no more neck pain and I don't have a camera hanging down on my belly. I like these slings and they are very comfortable.

Here is the Amazon link for what I purchased and a picture from their page. Tell me what you think.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR8KEMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I ... (show quote)

I always carry at least a couple of bodies with different lenses when I'm out and about! I never had any problems using the good old neck straps and that's the only kind of strap I use!

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Jun 21, 2019 14:34:18   #
dtracy
 
I tried an didn't care for the Altura. I didn't trust it not to drop my camera.

I've had good luck with the Op/Tech slings. I've used single, double, and their wrist strap.

https://optechusa.com/utility-sling-duo.html

Good Luck.

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Jun 21, 2019 16:04:08   #
Jaackil Loc: Massachusetts
 
JBGLADSTONE wrote:
I have a neck strap just like the one you have shown. However, I added a extra safety and load relief for the tripod mount. I am worried that the tripod mount is designed to set on a tripod and not to hang with a large heavy lens bouncing around against your side.

So I have created my own loop straps from my camera to the neck strap, a short loop strap for carrying just the camera. Then I added a very short loop strap to the swivel of the shoulder strap.
My short camera mounted loops are very similar to OP/Tech type loops.

I made the camera straps from 550 Shock cord with small kydex plastic quick release locks. Cost about $1.50-$2.00

I feel better by having the extra safety as well as splitting the camera/lens load.
I have a neck strap just like the one you have sho... (show quote)


You need not worry about the tripod mount being able to carry the load alone. For years this topic keeps coming up and I have never had anyone be able to give first hand knowledge of the tripod mount threads failing or the bottom of the body failing. Yes there is occasionally the anecdotal “A friend of mine knows a guy who’s uncle once saw one fail”. Here is an even better endorsement. Nikon actually sells the Black Rapid strap with their own branding. Go to their site and check it out. I doubt very much Nikon would sell an accessory with their name on it which has potential to do damage to the body or fail.

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Jun 21, 2019 16:13:03   #
Jaackil Loc: Massachusetts
 
nadelewitz wrote:
Numerous folks have pointed out on UHH that camera tripod sockets are not meant or recommended for carrying the hanging, swinging weight of a camera. Unscrewing itself, pulling out the threaded insert, are two terrible possibilities.

Use a strap that attaches to the strap lugs on the body.


So because they are members here that makes them experts on the load bearing capabilities of the tripod mount? I don’t mean to be snarky but just because someone here says it is so doesn’t make it so. Honestly The in the years I have been on this site the subject has come up over and over. As I said above I have never seen any first hand account of a failure. Now that does not mean it hasn’t happened I am just saying every time I ask one of the “experts” that knows so much they can not provide a first hand account. Additionally Nikon sells the BR strap with their branding on it on their site. What does that say?

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Jun 21, 2019 17:17:20   #
DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
 
I would not think there is a problem with the tripod mount threaded hole in the camera body unless you hung a really heavy lens on it, at which point you wouldn't be carrying the thing easily by the body.

The problem I would worry about is the screw that attaches the gadget (whatever) to the body by the threaded hole. I have had such screws become loose. This is something that you attach and rarely look at so it's easy to miss that loosening. If you use such a screw, make sure you use tools to tighten it, not just rely on hand tightening.

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Jun 21, 2019 17:34:36   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
I don't use any strap with a single mount to the tripod mount.

Don

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Jun 21, 2019 17:37:53   #
cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA
 
I have tried many straps and systems but I always come back to OpTech. Simple and inexpensive. Not one problem after more than 20 years. For a single camera, the Pro Loop, for dual cameras, the Dual Harness. Best of luck.

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Jun 21, 2019 19:16:50   #
lively99
 
Great, I'll be investing in one. Thanks for the info.

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