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BenJohnson
23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 20:03
I have two SmugMug camera straps, one for each of my bodies. I LOVE them. They're nice and long, and the slight stretch makes them much more comfortable for all day shooting.

Unfortunately, I broke one of the sliders today while I was making an adjustment to the length. The strap is now un-usable. I contacted SmugMug, but they do not stock replacement parts.

Not wanting to throw out a perfectly good strap, I am looking a replacement part and repair my strap. I am not able to figure out what the part is actually called or where I would purchase a replacement.

Any help would be appreciated!

FYI, the SmugMug strap uses a 1/2" width webbed portion (vs. 3/8" for the Canon straps).

Here is a picture of the broken part:

http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/771729398_fpYw8-M.jpg
4x4rock
23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 20:24
Sorry, not knowing where to get a replacement but I broke the same part on mine too while wearing and it got caught on the backpack. I'm surprise how easy it was to break it.

Now I use it on my 300 f2.8 lens by just tying a knot around it.
Douglas D.
23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 20:26
I'm not sure what the part might be called, but you might want to check a good hardware store, perhaps Home Depot. Sometimes you can find the odd things there...
Candor
23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 20:38
These are similar:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___67770

Or these guys:

http://www.strapworks.com/Plastic_Harware_s/18.htm
Douglas D.
23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 20:47
Looks like that strapworks link has the stuff you need... Way to go, Candor!
BenJohnson
23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 22:52
These are similar:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___67770

Or these guys:

http://www.strapworks.com/Plastic_Harware_s/18.htm
Awesome! Strapworks looks great!
NorCalNomad
23rd of January 2010 (Sat), 23:01
Or these guys:

http://www.strapworks.com/Plastic_Harware_s/18.htm


where did you find this piece of DIY gold <3 <3 <3

this will come in handy for modding my backpacks
JWright
24th of January 2010 (Sun), 15:19
Outdoor stores like REI and Adventure 16 stock these parts along with all different kinds of webbing...
NorCalNomad
25th of January 2010 (Mon), 00:32
Outdoor stores like REI and Adventure 16 stock these parts along with all different kinds of webbing...

lol REI having prices that low