just got these in and trying to get the one on the right side in. i was able to get the left side in no prob but the right needs to go in at an angle so having a bit of a problem getting it through. anyone have any tips?
john_galt Senior Member 576 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2011 More info | Jan 29, 2012 11:20 | #1 just got these in and trying to get the one on the right side in. i was able to get the left side in no prob but the right needs to go in at an angle so having a bit of a problem getting it through. anyone have any tips? Gear: 5d iii, 17-40mm l, 24-70mm ii, 35mm 1.4 l, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 135mm l, 70-200mm ii l, 600ex-rt
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tvphotog Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 29, 2012 11:34 | #2 john_galt wrote in post #13788452  just got these in and trying to get the one on the right side in. i was able to get the left side in no prob but the right needs to go in at an angle so having a bit of a problem getting it through. anyone have any tips? Heat it in boiling water for one minute. Jay
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Dustman Senior Member  885 posts Likes: 23 Joined Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey More info | Jan 29, 2012 12:04 | #3 tvphotog wrote in post #13788514 Heat it in boiling water for one minute. +1.............I did the same thing, dropped it into boiling water, softened it right up
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bsp Goldmember  1,020 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jan 2008 Location: US / EU More info | Jan 30, 2012 17:44 | #4 Actually just heated mine up with my wife's hair dryer for about a minute and quickly got it in. Brian
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Jan 31, 2012 13:22 | #5 I just worked them in. Wish I would have thought to heat them up though! Would have made it a lot easier! lol [Gear List | Flickr
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Jan 31, 2012 19:35 | #6 ty!!! Gear: 5d iii, 17-40mm l, 24-70mm ii, 35mm 1.4 l, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 135mm l, 70-200mm ii l, 600ex-rt
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MSIGuy Senior Member  369 posts Joined Mar 2008 More info | Jan 31, 2012 20:14 | #7 It's in the instructions... "Adapt-its can be softened in hot water to make insertion easier on tighter connection areas." Some cameras, some lenses, plenty of gaffer's tape and beer.
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I just used some fishing line . Ran it through and then pulled . "if you are tired of starting over , then don't QUIT "
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tgara Goldmember  2,336 posts Likes: 8 Joined Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA More info | I got a set of these after Jay ("tvphotog") recommended them. They are great! Unobtrusive little things, and tough as nails. They let me connect my Wapiti strap so that it can be removed from the camera quickly. EOS 5D Mark III
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NU27D Senior Member 464 posts Joined Dec 2010 More info | Feb 01, 2012 10:54 | #10 promod wrote in post #13803506 I just used some fishing line . Ran it through and then pulled . Yeah, that! ...after heating in hot water as per the "rules" on the package.
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ahendarman Senior Member  851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2008 Location: SoCal More info | Apr 03, 2012 11:36 | #11 I just got a pair of these and I am looking for a way to attach my wapiti strap to the adapts-its connector.
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tvphotog Cream of the Crop More info | Apr 03, 2012 11:43 | #12 ahendarman wrote in post #14202917 I just got a pair of these and I am looking for a way to attach my wapiti strap to the adapts-its connector. I saw someone has a picture with some-kind of metal quick-release hook attached between the strap and the adapts-its connector, but could not find it. Can someone point me to the right direction? Look for OpTech System connectors. THere's a set that has carabiner hooks at the ends. You need an OpTech strap, though.  Image hosted by forum (588823) © tvphotog [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Jay
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ahendarman Senior Member 851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2008 Location: SoCal More info | Apr 03, 2012 12:08 | #13 Thanks Jay for the pointer. I really like my Wapiti strap though and I'd like to keep using it.
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SL888 Member 59 posts Joined May 2008 Location: Calgary More info | Sep 29, 2012 02:48 | #14 How durable are these things? Any sign of wear after long use? Would it work with a L-plate?
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klr.b Goldmember 2,509 posts Joined Jun 2009 Location: SoCal More info | Sep 29, 2012 17:01 | #15 SL888 wrote in post #15056916 How durable are these things? Any sign of wear after long use? Would it work with a L-plate? If you click on that link above your post, and click the link to view the full thread, all your questions are answered. gordon
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