A much stronger strap connection point (Page 2): Are you using it "to add to the setup"---meaning the principal carrier or are you depending on it by itself?

RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York

Are you using it "to add to the setup"---meaning the principal carrier or are you depending on it by itself?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

rook2c4 wrote:

You have two unused strap mounts on the sides of the camera - why not utilize them instead of string loop around the lens? They are specifically designed to carry the weight of camera and lens. In contrast, the camera/lens mount is not designed to be repeatedly yanked with force. A broken or warped mount is someting you want to avoid.

Oooh! I thought this was just an extra-insurance support. That looks too risky to be the main support.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

8 pounds?!?!
Holly Full Frame Batman, with my camera I can take pictures and make a phone call all at the same time. And it makes those huge mirrorless contraptions look like they belong to the guy that lives on of the bean stalk!!!
And when I'm done it fits into the pocket on my speedo!!!!! :lol: :lol:
SS

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

jerryc41 wrote:

Just be aware that a year or more ago, a member posted a picture of a metal connector like that. The swiveling part was worn so thin it was about to separate. Just keep an eye on it and follow the manufacturer's recommendation to lube it every month or 300,000 steps, whichever comes first. :D

Thanks Jerry, I'll watch it and take it in for a grease job on a regular basis.

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

rook2c4 wrote:

You have two unused strap mounts on the sides of the camera - why not utilize them instead of string loop around the lens? They are specifically designed to carry the weight of camera and lens. In contrast, the camera/lens mount is not designed to be repeatedly yanked with force. A broken or warped mount is someting you want to avoid.

Didn't want to use the lugs, that type strap is in the way with a shoulder harness. Considering the weight factor is why I chose to go with the strap around the lens. There is FAR less leverage hanging the camera from that point than would be created by hanging it from the lens foot or from the camera's tripod mount or especially from the battery grip. Didn't know Optec was already selling these, I'm sure they did quite a bit more research that I did before recommending them for use on heavy equipment.

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

RobertW wrote:

Are you using it "to add to the setup"---meaning the principal carrier or are you depending on it by itself?

No, this is the principal carry connection.

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

jerryc41 wrote:

Oooh! I thought this was just an extra-insurance support. That looks too risky to be the main support.

Oh well, I do live on the edge sometimes, but this doesn't seem to be any risk compared to hanging it from the battery grip. The camera has a titanium frame and the 100-400L lens has a pretty hefty metal mount.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Elliott Design wrote:

Thanks Jerry, I'll watch it and take it in for a grease job on a regular basis.

A specialist camera shop should be able to install a Zerk fitting.

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

SharpShooter wrote:

8 pounds?!?!
Holly Full Frame Batman, with my camera I can take pictures and make a phone call all at the same time. And it makes those huge mirrorless contraptions look like they belong to the guy that lives on of the bean stalk!!!
And when I'm done it fits into the pocket on my speedo!!!!! :lol: :lol:
SS

SS, good one, guess if I wore speedos I'd use a pocket camera too!
Whatever boats your float.....

Elliott Design Loc: West Tennessee

jerryc41 wrote:

A specialist camera shop should be able to install a Zerk fitting.

I can do that myself, and keep a small grease gun in my camera bag, can never tell when I'd need for other things too.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Could I be so bold as to suggest you adopt my solution to this problem. I find an old pair of Mrs Billys pantie hose works a treat. You simply thread a leg thru each strap bracket on the side of your camera and adjust length by tying your knots in the correct place. Should you be downtown and get into a rumble simply whip it off your neck and swing it. Because its nylon the momentum stretches the legs of the tights giving you about a yard more reach to pulverise someones head. I use a Pentax cos they are built like a tank and in a fight can be relied upon to leave the other guys with busted cheek bones at least.
Hope this is of use to you my man.

Bobbee

Elliott Design wrote:

After adding a battery grip on my 7D mk2 I didn't ... (show quote)

I have a Blackrapid harness. On my D700, which typically has the 70-200 on it, I attach the harness clip to the adapter which I screw into the Lens mount. I see from the picture you have one too. This would be a better place. All you need is the Blackrapid screw-in D Clip.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I feel a lot safer with the Optech installation. It uses the camera lugs that were designed for that purpose. Good luck.

Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

The strongest mounting point for your strap would be the tripod plate on the lens.

speters wrote:

Looks like this could eventually wear off the lenses paint. And what keeps the camera to just drop to the ground, if is slips out of that loop?

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

I noticed that you sometimes post comments on the EyeFi website.
I have three EyeFi cards in three cameras and I am very pleased with the way they transfer photos to my tablet on the go.
Reading some of the posts about the problems people have, I cannot help wondering if the owners of these EyeFi cards really understand the product the have purchased and what it they are capable of.