One more question and I'll quit bothering you
May 2, 2021 12:31:01 #
traderjohn wrote:
I don't know about that. The strongest "purchase point" is the camera body.
In most cases, the camera weighs more than the lens, and the mount is easily strong enough to support the lens.
However:
When the lens weighs more than the camera, it is better to carry the lens, and let the strong lens mount carry the camera.
For heavy lenses that do not have built-in carrying lugs, I prefer to attach my slings or carrying straps to the tripod mounts. If they have both 1/4” and 3/8” tripod mounts, I’ll use the larger one.
The neckstrap lugs on most cameras were never designed to support the camera and 15- or 20-pound lenses for any length of time. When one fails, everything falls.
May 2, 2021 12:31:52 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
Follow up on it then
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May 2, 2021 12:33:32 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
Continue following up then
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May 2, 2021 12:53:38 #
Dannj wrote:
I don’t have an answer but I do have a question. You just bought some pricey equipment...at least by my standards...so what would be a “reasonable” price for a strap?
By my standards too. I was like a kid with a piggy bank. I saved what I could for over a year. Then I sold some equipment to put myself over the top. The purchase is revenue neutral. What would I pay for a strap? What ever is appropriate. I won't get the lens until tomorrow at the earliest.
May 2, 2021 14:05:40 #
Peak Design Sling Strap along with a Cotton Carrier Sling Belt, $89.00 at B&H. The Cotton Carrier locking hub attaches to the tripod socket. I don't know if I would want the tripod socket to support all the weight of that rig but the strap takes weight off of it and the Cotton Carrier sling belt takes weight off your neck and shoulder.
An added advantage is that it is secured and both of your hands are free. I have the same lens and the same rig and at 84 I'm not the mountain goat I was 30 years ago and I appreciate having a hand available for a walking stick.
An added advantage is that it is secured and both of your hands are free. I have the same lens and the same rig and at 84 I'm not the mountain goat I was 30 years ago and I appreciate having a hand available for a walking stick.
May 2, 2021 14:19:16 #
imagemeister wrote:
Here's a good soft case .....https://www.ebay.com... (show quote)
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NOTE: This doesn't constitute Marketplace Trolling.....
May 2, 2021 14:22:35 #
traderjohn wrote:
I don't know about that. The strongest "purchase point" is the camera body.
Not true! Too much lens can distort the camera body. Safer and better balance if sling is attached to the big lens.
May 2, 2021 14:47:43 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
For a while at least. I just pulled the trigger and bought a Nikkor 200-500 direct from Nikon. I will need a shoulder strap. The lens will be mounted on a D7200. Suggestions for a reasonably priced strap would be appreciated.
Instead of a shoulder strap, consider supporting that weight at your waist: Spider makes a holster system that I use with my Nikon D850 and 200-500 lens. Much easier on my back and shoulders.
May 2, 2021 14:55:08 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
I just don't know about this set up?
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May 2, 2021 15:03:27 #
I tried a Cotton one camera harness. It's quite well made but the lens/camera has to be twisted and pulled up to remove for a shot and then placed back in the holder and twisted again to lock in place. I sold it to a UHH member because of this. I settled on a Black Rapid Breathe which I believe is the same as the Sport except the strap has been modified with small holes to ventilate your shoulder. The D500/200-500 hangs at my right hip and is immediately available for shots. I love mine and I believe you will also but the choice is yours. BTW: Just as you would never mount a heavy lens on a camera and use the camera mount to hold the combo on a tripod a person should never use the camera mount to hold a heavy camera/lens combo on a strap. Always use the lens collar as it's designed for that purpose. Research will bear this out. One good thing to remember is be sure to use a safery strap which ever way you go. Good shooting to you.
May 2, 2021 15:10:04 #
Billy Bob 2
Loc: Marengo IN
I'm 80 and I ASK OVER 100 questions a day, you're never too old to learn. I have a google thing that talks, HAY GOOGLE SELL????????. Keep asking. anGODbless be safe.
May 2, 2021 15:20:20 #
May 2, 2021 16:07:01 #
MrPhotog wrote:
In most cases, the camera weighs more than the len... (show quote)
It’s not necessarily a problem with the weight, but the torque on the mount. A long lens with most of the weight at the front element will produce more torque on the mount than a camera of equal weight. Torque is force X lever length.
May 2, 2021 16:33:31 #
saxman71 wrote:
You will get a number of suggestions/recommendations. Here's mine: Peak Design Sling Strap. I like the way it connects to the camera and I like how easy it is to adjust. It can be worn around the neck or across either shoulder. Very versatile and reasonably comfortable.
...yeah...what he said...I love how easy it is to disconnect...
May 2, 2021 16:45:35 #
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