R- Strap - Page 4

Laramie · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

I really like JDubya's design the best.

Not to take anything away from R-strap, but I wanted something in camo.

I found this website. Pretty much anything and everything you would need to make a strap. www.strapworks.com

ShutterMomma · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDubya

Here's my DIY. I didn't like the idea of the camera/lens hanging from the vertical grip so I used the left strap eyelet and some 80# test split rings.

Where did you buy you snap hook(the one you attach to the 80# test split rings)? Do you knwo of a site online?

Laramie · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShutterMomma

Where did you buy you snap hook(the one you attach to the 80# test split rings)? Do you knwo of a site online?

See my above post. www.strapworks.com

JDubya · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShutterMomma

Where did you buy you snap hook(the one you attach to the 80# test split rings)? Do you knwo of a site online?

I got it from a Brenthaven strap

You can find them on ebay.

_aravena · 21st of April 2008 (Mon)

Sweet deal, I might try this. I love my POTN strap and I was going to buy extensions to make it that much easier to swing around, but this could work. I'll be needing another strap soon anyhow.

ShutterMomma · 22nd of April 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDubya

I got it from a Brenthaven strap

You can find them on ebay.

oh ok, so you had to buy a strap and get it off of that. You weren't able to buy just the hook.

Laramie · 22nd of April 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShutterMomma

oh ok, so you had to buy a strap and get it off of that. You weren't able to buy just the hook.

I guess you just didn't want help from anybody but JDubya.

But for further help, as posted above, www.strapworks.com sells all kinds of different snaphooks individually.

JDubya · 22nd of April 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShutterMomma

oh ok, so you had to buy a strap and get it off of that. You weren't able to buy just the hook.

You can buy individual snaps and hooks but I wanted a black one and couldn't find any at the time so I just used one from a strap I had.

theyangster · 26th of April 2008 (Sat)

Here's my version

based similar to the first 'homemade' design, I think this design is even better than the original r-strap camera attachment since it's slimmer, but just as strong.

The rubber 'grip' seen on the right is originally designed for keys (so you can color code them) The 1/4 inch screw goes through the washer, key rubber, and the D-ring attachment

jmb4370 · 26th of April 2008 (Sat)

the yankster:
Nice use of the key protector for the plastic bumper!

If you use a Dremel, or hacksaw to cut a slot in the bolt head, a dime can be used to loosen or tighten the attachment bolt without spending a whole bunch on a custom bolt.

JDubya · 26th of April 2008 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyangster

Here's my version

based similar to the first 'homemade' design, I think this design is even better than the original r-strap camera attachment since it's slimmer, but just as strong.

Where did you get the D-ring and bracket? I've been looking for something just like that but only saw large ones.

theyangster · 27th of April 2008 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDubya

Where did you get the D-ring and bracket? I've been looking for something just like that but only saw large ones.

I answered your PM

I believe this is exactly the same piece can be found here

http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_D_Ring_w_Clip_p/drc.htm

It does have to drilled out to fit a 1/4 " hex bolt, but after that, you're good to go

JDubya · 28th of April 2008 (Mon)

Alright everyone, I have a new site for you: Hardware Elf.com They have the same snaphooks that are used on the R-Strap (also like the one in my pics except I have the 1.5" version).

Between Hardware-Elf and StrapWorks you can get everything you need to make an R-Strap for under $10.

JDubya · 3rd of May 2008 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyangster

I answered your PM

I believe this is exactly the same piece can be found here

http://www.strapworks.com/Metal_D_Ring_w_Clip_p/drc.htm

It does have to drilled out to fit a 1/4 " hex bolt, but after that, you're good to go

Good call. I got both styles they offered and they're the perfect size.

theyangster · 3rd of May 2008 (Sat)

That's great

I think it's also on Hardware elf too

it still feels a bit weird/naked with no neck strap anymore, a small price to pay for mobility

21st of April 2008 (Mon)	#46
Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Big Sky Country Posts: 2,405 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: R- Strap I really like JDubya's design the best. Not to take anything away from R-strap, but I wanted something in camo. I found this website. Pretty much anything and everything you would need to make a strap. www.strapworks.com __________________ Gear List Tyler Lewis Photography

21st of April 2008 (Mon)	#50
_aravena isn't this answer a stickie yet? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lakeland, FL...w00t Posts: 11,078 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: R- Strap Sweet deal, I might try this. I love my POTN strap and I was going to buy extensions to make it that much easier to swing around, but this could work. I'll be needing another strap soon anyhow. __________________ My Site ~ Gear List ~ Bag Reviews

26th of April 2008 (Sat)	#54
theyangster Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95	Re: R- Strap Here's my version based similar to the first 'homemade' design, I think this design is even better than the original r-strap camera attachment since it's slimmer, but just as strong. The rubber 'grip' seen on the right is originally designed for keys (so you can color code them) The 1/4 inch screw goes through the washer, key rubber, and the D-ring attachment __________________ Website \| Flickr Gear List : 1d Classic \| Gripped Xti Sigma 10-20 \| Sigma 24-60 2.8 \| Canon 70-210 Carl Zeiss Jena 2.4/35mm with m42>EF adapter

26th of April 2008 (Sat)	#55
jmb4370 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 297	Re: R- Strap the yankster: Nice use of the key protector for the plastic bumper! If you use a Dremel, or hacksaw to cut a slot in the bolt head, a dime can be used to loosen or tighten the attachment bolt without spending a whole bunch on a custom bolt. __________________ Michael www.MichaelBassDesigns.com

28th of April 2008 (Mon)	#58
JDubya Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Galt's Gulch Posts: 589	Re: R- Strap Alright everyone, I have a new site for you: Hardware Elf.com They have the same snaphooks that are used on the R-Strap (also like the one in my pics except I have the 1.5" version). Between Hardware-Elf and StrapWorks you can get everything you need to make an R-Strap for under $10. __________________ flickr

3rd of May 2008 (Sat)	#60
theyangster Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95	Re: R- Strap That's great I think it's also on Hardware elf too it still feels a bit weird/naked with no neck strap anymore, a small price to pay for mobility __________________ Website \| Flickr Gear List : 1d Classic \| Gripped Xti Sigma 10-20 \| Sigma 24-60 2.8 \| Canon 70-210 Carl Zeiss Jena 2.4/35mm with m42>EF adapter

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