I want to use an R-strap like strap setup.. on a Arca Swiss Plate. Any way I can?

[Headshotzx]

Hi guys. Currently, I'm using a China-Made ballhead with a QR plate very similar to Manfrotto's RC2 QR plates. I have an optech pro-loop strap mounted to the D-ring of the QR plate, and I like the set up.

However, lets say that I am going to start using / getting Arca Swiss mount ballheads and tilt heads. How would I be able to have such a strap setup? While the RRS L-plates seem like a good way to allow the china-made-qr+strap setup - it's an expensive way.

Any advice would be good :)

Cheers,
Zexun

[jcothron]

My RRS Arca type plates (non-L plate) have a 1/4-20 hole in the bottom of them. I assumed you could connect a loop/d-ring to that.

[Laramie]

Easy.

http://tylerlewisphotography.smugmug.com/photos/529286630_AWZvV-XL.jpg

[javanutsy]

I have been using an "R-strap like" setup as well, but with the Camdapter standard plate (http://camdapter.com/product_standard_std.html) and the free Smugmug strap looped around the 2 lugs of the plate. Camdapter makes Arca style plates as well, so that might be an option?

[Headshotzx]

I have been using an "R-strap like" setup as well, but with the Camdapter standard plate (http://camdapter.com/product_standard_std.html) and the free Smugmug strap looped around the 2 lugs of the plate. Camdapter makes Arca style plates as well, so that might be an option?

Hey thanks for your response. I've since purchased the R strap RS4 and am using it on my also-recently-purchased Manfrotto RC2 QR D rings and the actual Fastener from Blackrapid. Not advisable to mount to the Manfrotto D ring, but I'll take my chances with not-so-heavy gear (400D gripped + 17-40L + flash at best).

[Lowner]

I'm curious! What's the advantage of this? It seems it needs to be removed when placing on the tripod or monopod unless I've missed something.

[Headshotzx]

I'm curious! What's the advantage of this? It seems it needs to be removed when placing on the tripod or monopod unless I've missed something.

What does "this" refer to?

Yes, the R strap (i've since gotten an RS4 myself instead of this DIY solution) still has to be removed to use the pod.

[Jim Robinson]

I've seen the Op/Tech Utility Loop used where it is connected to the bottom handstrap pin and then the R-strap is hooked to the available plastic hole in the utility loop.

[taylorwilsdon]

I'm curious! What's the advantage of this? It seems it needs to be removed when placing on the tripod or monopod unless I've missed something.

You can use an Op/tech loop connector or similar to connect it to the tripod strap hook; or (at your own risk) use a factory fold-down d-ring on the quick release plate. Both solutions mean you won't have to unscrew everything to change over.

[JWright]

Easy.

http://tylerlewisphotography.smugmug.com/photos/529286630_AWZvV-XL.jpg

My setup is similar to Ty's, but I discarded the rubber washer that comes with the FastenR-2 and LocTited the FastenR to the clamp.

[javanutsy]

My Markins PG-34N body plate arrived for my 5D yesterday. (http://www.markinsamerica.com/MA5/PG-34N.php) It also has hand strap holes on each side, perfect for looping my Smugmug strap to. The Markins seems a lot sleeker, more well-made, and lighter than the Camdapter standard plate I was using...

I wear this setup R-Strap style and handles my 5D + 24-70L well. I should be able to mount the plate directly to the tripod head without having to remove the strap as well. Simple and easy :)