Want to attach a manfrotto plate and a black rapid strap: I would like to attach my monopod to my camera with the manfrotto quick release plate but I would also like to be able to use...

pego99

I would like to attach my monopod to my camera with the manfrotto quick release plate but I would also like to be able to use my black rapid r4 strap too. I thought there was a plate for the camera 1/4 20 tripod socket allowing allowing 2 1/4 20 threads allowing the use of the plate and strap. I thought there were adapters like this but now I can't find it? Does this exist?

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

pego99 wrote:

I would like to attach my monopod to my camera with the manfrotto quick release plate but I would also like to be able to use my black rapid r4 strap too. I thought there was a plate for the camera 1/4 20 tripod socket allowing allowing 2 1/4 20 threads allowing the use of the plate and strap. I thought there were adapters like this but now I can't find it? Does this exist?

I use a plate like this that will connect to the camera's tripod socket and allow a QR plate to be connected to the knurled knob, and allow a BR carabiner to connect to the plate at the eye hole.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Release-Plate-for-Camera-Sling-Quick-Rapid-Shoulder-Neck-Strap-Belt-DSLR-/200933626073?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec893d0d9

Also, doesn't BR make a QR plate with a special fastenR connector?

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Dngallagher wrote:

Also, doesn't BR make a QR plate with a special fastenR connector?

Yes, it's their M plate for only $70.
http://www.blackrapid.com/products/m-plate-pro

Or do like I do. Leave the QR plate on the bottom of the camera and attach the BR strap to one of the camera strap lugs on the side.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Oops. :oops:

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

OddJobber wrote:

Yes, it's their M plate for only $70.
http://www.blackrapid.com/products/m-plate-pro

Or do like I do. Leave the QR plate on the bottom of the camera and attach the BR strap to one of the camera strap lugs on the side.

No no, meant more in the line of this for $20.00 or so....

http://www.uniquephoto.com/camera-straps/black-rapid-fastenr-t1-fastener-compatible-w-manfrotto-rc-2-plates-rfh-1e0/?

pego99

Thanks everyone I went with the Unique photo item for $18,

pego99

OddJobber wrote:

Yes, it's their M plate for only $70.
http://www.blackrapid.com/products/m-plate-pro

Or do like I do. Leave the QR plate on the bottom of the camera and attach the BR strap to one of the camera strap lugs on the side.

Why didn't I think of that. Thanks excellent idea. The black rapid clip doesn't fit through easily so I added a split keyring to go between the camera lug and the R4 connector.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

pego99 wrote:

Why didn't I think of that. Thanks excellent idea. The black rapid clip doesn't fit through easily so I added a split keyring to go between the camera lug and the R4 connector.

That's the way I do it. :thumbup:

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

OddJobber wrote:

That's the way I do it. :thumbup:

Me too, I just don't like the idea of the tripod hole holding the weight of the entire camera, that is what the lugs are for.

wotsmith Loc: Nashville TN

pego99 wrote:

I would like to attach my monopod to my camera with the manfrotto quick release plate but I would also like to be able to use my black rapid r4 strap too. I thought there was a plate for the camera 1/4 20 tripod socket allowing allowing 2 1/4 20 threads allowing the use of the plate and strap. I thought there were adapters like this but now I can't find it? Does this exist?

I don't know of this adapter is available; Word of warning!!! I used the wire loop on the manfrotto quick release plate to clip my Black Rapid strap. Heavy lens and Canon 1DX was too much weight and the wire loop that looks heavy spread and I dropped the camera and lens in the street. Now I use the machined adapter that comes with the strap!!

pjarbit Loc: Detroit, Michigan

I use this system. Black rapid connected to Joby Ultra Plate. This gives me 2 tripod holes. 1 goes on the quick connector for my tripod and 1 for the black rapid. Works amazingly well.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/981773-REG/joby_jb01278_cww_ultra_plate_black.html

Henry 47

Check out blackrapid.com. They should have the adapter your looking for.