Mount for Both Sling & Tripod? (Page 2): Thank you, I've already order two things to try. If they fail, this will be #3. :D...

LaurenT Loc: Northern California

Mogul wrote:

The BR will also work with the M-Plate Pro, an almost universal mount:

http://www.blackrapid.com/products/m-plate-pro

Thank you, I've already order two things to try. If they fail, this will be #3.

:D

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

LaurenT wrote:

Thank you, I've already order two things to try. If they fail, this will be #3.

:D

Lauren, I haven't mentioned this here, but I've posted it on other threads. I have retrofitted my entire BR system, including adding a second connector (which necessitated adding extra components to the strap). With the two connectors and the tether kit (which includes two tethers), I now have an R7 which attaches to BOTH strap lugs, leaving my tripod socket free to attach any of my QR plates (although one plate is modified with the Fastner Tripod on the Manfroto 234RC plate). Right now, I'm waiting for a set of Lockstar connector covers to prevent the connectors from scratching the camera. The point of this is that, much like the OpTech system, the flexibility of the BR system is limited only by your imagination. I also use a BR wrist strap (with Lockstar) as my primary carry tool for my 3200, attached, of course, to my strap lugs.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

preachy wrote:

To solve that problem, I use a Boss Tail (which attaches to the strap holder on the left side of the camera body) instead of the screw-on grommet that comes with the BR strap.

http://www.bosstrap.com/bostail.aspx

I have one for each of my cameras and I love them.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

jwalker

I wouldn't trust my camera & lens to a cheap fix.
I just ordered the acra swift clamp.

Milt Findley Loc: Southeastern Wisconsin

I went with the Op/Tech system to solve the problem. I leave the lens mounting plates on the lens and the camera as most of my shooting is done with a tripod and a gimbel mount.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

There were a few posts here reporting failures with the tripod sockets. I am worried about this and wonder what people think of that problem.

Milt Findley Loc: Southeastern Wisconsin

abc1234 wrote:

There were a few posts here reporting failures with the tripod sockets. I am worried about this and wonder what people think of that problem.

A fine discussion of that was provided above.

http://www.bosstrap.com/bostail.aspx

Flipper2012 Loc: Alberta, Canada

This is the best system I have basically the same but I bought mine from Think Tank You saved a lot of money

imagemeister wrote:

I know you have been looking at ways to carry your... (show quote)

DavidInTX Loc: Dallas, TX

I've been using the "Fusion Plate" from http://fpgear.com/. Ended up buying a second one. Leave on on my D800 and leave the other one on my 70-200 connects to Black Rapid strap and my Arca Swiss tripod mount.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

I've tried a few. Now, I use & like the "Fusion Plate" http://fpgear.com. The ring for the Black Rapid stays out of the way, yet is easy to swing out.

Another choice is the "M-Plate Pro Tripod Plate", http://www.customslr.com/products/m-plate-pro . Before I got the "Fusion Plate", this was my favorite. With some lenses, I prefer the way the camera hangs from the Black Rapid. I can also put the camera on a tripod with the strap still connected. The only downside is that the strap attachment section interferes with attaching/detaching some lenses.

photoman64 Loc: Commack, NY

imagemeister wrote:

I think this - http://www.lightinthebox.com/camera-hook-support-board_p600834.html?pos=ultimately_buy_1 - will work for you also. I do not trust boss straps or tails. I know they have "good" credentials .......Thank you for posting your question - it has really got me thinking.

Thanks for that URL. Looks nice so I ordered one. We will see. Can't beat the price.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Milt Findley wrote:

A fine discussion of that was provided above.

http://www.bosstrap.com/bostail.aspx

Thank you for the link. It was frightening. My strap uses the tripod screw but yet is still hold the camera as much as possible. I have spent the last hour looking for the strap that came with the camera.

Having heard from Canon and Nikon, I would like to hear how the strap manufacturers respond.

FPGear

LaurenT wrote:

I'm hoping that someone can help me with informati... (show quote)

First allow me to introduce myself. My name is David Fliger and my company Fusion Photo Gear manufactures a product to a solve this very issue. We call it the Fusion Plate. The Fusion Plate is an ARCA Swiss compatible tripod quick release plate with a deployable attachment loop for connecting a sling style strap such as your black rapid. Please visit our site at http://www.fpgear.com " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.fpgear.com for more information.

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

FPGear wrote:

First allow me to introduce myself. My name is David Fliger and my company Fusion Photo Gear manufactures a product to a solve this very issue. We call it the Fusion Plate. The Fusion Plate is an ARCA Swiss compatible tripod quick release plate with a deployable attachment loop for connecting a sling style strap such as your black rapid. Please visit our site at http://www.fpgear.com " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.fpgear.com for more information.

Welcome, Mr. Fliger - perhaps you can dispel the worries (that have been mentioned elsewhere as well as in this thread) about using the camera's threaded tripod socket as a mounting point for a strap support.

Is it possible that camera bodies made of plastic are susceptible to the possibility of the tripod mount failing when the camera is hung from it? I've been using BlackRapid and RRS plates for a long time and never had a problem, but it seems some folks are concerned (or convinced) that this is a bad idea.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

f8lee wrote:

Welcome, Mr. Fliger - perhaps you can dispel the w... (show quote)

Lee, you are right. It is not a problem. It happens only once to a camera and lens. The nice thing about digital is that you still have all your images on your card whereas with film, you would loose some if not all your exposures (35 mm versus 120). And if you just spent $3000 on your vacation, you can surely buy another camera locally in minutes.

Does any strap manufacturer guarantee against this highly, highly improbable occurrence? Meanwhile, I am rethinking my strap situation.