I dropped my new camera in the dirt..
Jun 11, 2017 16:22:54 #
GrandmaG wrote:
Just got a D500, popped in a battery, changed a fe... (show quote)
I don't understand what you are saying regarding the Peak Design, I have one that is attached VERY VERY securely to both of the two eyelets (left and right side) on my Nikon D7200 with the MD-B15 Battery Grip! The strap did come with some kind of a tripod connector, which I WAS NOT about to use for a second! I simply attached both ends of the
very nice and heavy duty strap to the camera's two body eyelets and it is so secure that it is impossible for it to go anywhere!!! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Also: Plenty of room to access either of the batteries!
No Need For ANY Tether!!!
Jun 11, 2017 16:26:57 #
GrandmaG wrote:
You are right, I shouldn't have totally trusted the strap. I usually DO have one hand on the camera, but let go to get a chair out.
So when you are carrying your camera, you have the strap around your neck?
So when you are carrying your camera, you have the strap around your neck?
I ALWAYS HAVE THE STRAP AROUND MY NECK! My camera will Never ever drop!!!
Jun 11, 2017 16:35:29 #
I too have a Joby but never have had the bad luck you had. I was also a little nervous about the fact that it could come loose. I bought a tether just for "in case" it happened. Cost was 3-4 bucks. I leave it dangling on my camera all the time and when I use the Joby it is there to hook up.
Jun 11, 2017 16:37:27 #
Mac wrote:
Look at the OpTechUSA sling strap. It attaches to one lug and leaves the tripod screw free.
Since their sling strap has two slides, the OpTech can also attach to both camera strap lugs for that "belt and suspenders" feeling if you buy additional strap extensions. I have mine set up that way. It is then an easy switch back to a neck strap for those times (car seat or tour bus) where having the camera at you side is less convenient or comfortable.
Jun 11, 2017 17:00:53 #
The Peak Design camera strap can attach to the camera connections OR one to there and one to the camera tripod plate. Your choice. The 2nd method distributes the weight well and stops the camera from swinging. With a long lens you will most likely be connecting to the tripod via the lens collar and not to the camera tripod connection. So all is good. Check it out.
Jun 11, 2017 18:02:34 #
My Peak strap can be attached either to the camera lugs or a supplied Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate. They placed the attachment points in such a way that the attachment devices do not impede using the use of the plate. I read your post but do not understand what failed. I use hand grips which depend upon fabric straps that you double back through a buckle. To do it right is not easy, but then, it doesn't come undone easily. You may wish to also check-out BlackRapid straps which attach to the tripod 1/4" socket and include a safety wire.
Jun 11, 2017 18:20:12 #
I use the Peak Designs "Slide" and it works great. The newer version has connectors that show different colors as the cord wears so you never get surprised if one breaks.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Jun 11, 2017 18:38:16 #
The Joby video shows the use a "safety tether" made of Dyneema cord. Gee, I wonder why they include that with the strap.? There appear to be many straps involved in the setup demo.
Jun 11, 2017 18:40:09 #
Jbat
Loc: Charleston, SC
Mac wrote:
Look at the OpTechUSA sling strap. It attaches to one lug and leaves The tripod screw free.
Jun 11, 2017 22:54:26 #
blackest wrote:
I like my grip it feels very solid and i think helps the balance and steadies the camera, when i do need to recharge the battery in the camera i unscrew the grip there is enough slack in the straps to be able to remove the battery without undoing straps.
I do feel that the grip steadies the camera. So you always use the grip?
Jun 12, 2017 00:08:59 #
There's a thousand straps out there. I'll have nothing to do with any of them that use, or only use, the tripod mount. The tripod mount was never designed to hold the weight of the camera and I consider using it to do so not such a good idea. I use, and have been since the F5, the inexpensive OpTech Pro Loop strap. New camera = new strap. Have always worked well for me. Upon occasion, such as football, I'll use an OpTech dual sling. Never had an issue (fingers crossed). All the new gimmicks are great, just not for me. Best of luck.
Jun 12, 2017 04:17:48 #
GrandmaG wrote:
I do feel that the grip steadies the camera. So you always use the grip?
Yes, about the only time i wouldn't would be using an L bracket, and that is rare.
Jun 12, 2017 07:33:35 #
I love the shoulder straps, but always use the ones that attach to the strap lug on the camera, with a quick release clip. I have one that screws into the bottom, but don't use it. The screw always manages to work itself loose no matter how much I tighten it. Besides that, I always worry about possible damage to the bottom of the camera with the ones that fit into the tripod socket.
Whoever it was that asked if Nikon provided a strap with the camera has never carried a camera around all day with the standard neck strap.
So, did the camera suffer any severe damage from the fall?
Whoever it was that asked if Nikon provided a strap with the camera has never carried a camera around all day with the standard neck strap.
So, did the camera suffer any severe damage from the fall?
Jun 12, 2017 10:02:03 #
I like the Custom SLR strap and I don't use the option to screw it into the bottom, for just this reason.
https://www.amazon.com/Custom-SLR-Camera-System-C-Loop/dp/B00BLW5NNA
https://www.amazon.com/Custom-SLR-Camera-System-C-Loop/dp/B00BLW5NNA
Jun 12, 2017 10:42:01 #
sloscheider wrote:
Black Rapid has a kit providing extra tether points for just this situation: http://blackrapid.com/Tether-Kit-Breathe
Now thats a nice setup for Blackrapid. Thanks for posting. I you use Blackrapid sling strap R7. I'm going to get one of them it's looks to be better them what I'm using now.
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