Peak Design Strap
Feb 17, 2019 23:27:25 #
GrandmaG wrote:
Yes, I need to do just that. I will say, though, that the plate that came with my strap is different than the one the OP has. I need a coin or screwdriver to loosen it and it is always secure.
I have never had my Black Rapid strap fail me. Ever.
Feb 18, 2019 00:47:17 #
goolgol
Loc: Sydney, Australia
Many thanks for all the comments and advice. That’s why I enjoy UHH do much!
Feb 18, 2019 01:14:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That's good advice - two separate mounting points. With the two regular strap lugs, if one point fails, you still drop the camera. Generally speaking, the tripod plate isn't the best place to mount a strap. Every camera manufacturer says so. MT Shooter once posted a series of pictures of that tripod plate ripped off cameras.
A far greater danger than the tripod plate ripping off is that it can unscrew itself over time, and simply fall out of the socket. Almost happened to me a few years ago; fortunately I noticed just in time. Ever since that incident I've avoided straps which attach via tripod mount. One less thing to worry about.
Feb 18, 2019 06:53:23 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
rook2c4 wrote:
A far greater danger than the tripod plate ripping off is that it can unscrew itself over time, and simply fall out of the socket. Almost happened to me a few years ago; fortunately I noticed just in time. Ever since that incident I've avoided straps which attach via tripod mount. One less thing to worry about.
Of course you wouldn’t think to check the tightness every now and then. How about maintaining your gear same as any other equipment.
Feb 18, 2019 09:56:30 #
leftj wrote:
Of course you wouldn’t think to check the tightness every now and then. How about maintaining your gear same as any other equipment.
Important point! All it takes to loosen any screwed in part is to bang against something at just the right angle - and it doesn't have to be a hard knock.
Feb 18, 2019 12:39:59 #
Get a camera plate by RRS (arca swiss compatible) they are way more secure. That's what I use with my Peak Straps.
Feb 19, 2019 21:50:54 #
Hi, what do the little round rings look like .? Do the help from the twisting issue form camera to strap, I do not like the way it gets twisted up . ?
Feb 19, 2019 22:41:58 #
chrissybabe
Loc: New Zealand
tuomi1947 wrote:
Hi, what do the little round rings look like .? Do the help from the twisting issue form camera to strap, I do not like the way it gets twisted up . ?
If you have the little round plastic disks that clip into a slot then you have to do any of four things (sorry not the best photo) -
1. Every now and again unclip the plastic disks and untwist them.
2. Learn not to twist your strap when using the camera.
3. Untwist the camera strap.
4. Research to see if there is any sort of universal swivel that will automatically unwind (best of luck with this although you might want to check out fishing line swivels).
I have this problem with lots of things in life - headphone cable, hoses, compressor hoses, extension cables, extension cords, the legs of my trousers. Boils down to learning to be very careful how you do things.
Feb 20, 2019 09:36:05 #
Mar 4, 2019 14:47:02 #
For Peak Design , they have upgraded there cord to a thicker one ,all info on there site , they have sent new thicker one to me at no cost .
Mar 4, 2019 14:47:03 #
For Peak Design , they have upgraded there cord to a thicker one ,all info on there site , they have sent new thicker one to me at no cost .
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