Anyone carry tripod w/ camera attached w/o safety strap?

I know this is *possibly* a disaster waiting, but I am guilty of carrying my 5D2 + 17-40 on a tripod without any safety straps.

I use RRS L bracket to RRS quick release clamps with a Manfrotto 488RC2 to a RRS TVC-33. Eventually I will upgrade to the RRS BH-50.

Any of you carry your camera on tripod without safety straps? Any horror stories? I wouldn't mind having a safety strap that connects the camera and tripod, but the RRS system is as solid as it gets.

Yup, no horror stories. Regular Manfrotto QR plate. Sometimes the camera would bounce if I don't tighten the ball, but lens hoods are good buffers

I do this all the time, either with my tripod or monopod as I move around a lot and it's easy to do this. I buy insurance and don't worry about it.

I don't use any straps, either. The less crap dangling in the wind the better! I just make sure the safety is locked on my tripod head plate mount and move around freely.

Carry my camera on my Manfrotto tripod...and I don't even know what a safety strap is! lol

I usually carry mine like that with my 120-300 2.8 between locations because it weighs a ton. Using an Induro AT313 and Acratech ballhead with QR plates (with safety pin).

IMHO, assuming good gear and careful use, there's a far greater likelihood the tripod will fall over (with the camera mounted) than the camera will slip off its mount. Yet another reason to always keep on your beloved lens hood.

Once my camera is attached to my tripod, it's a lot easier to move everything at once then take it off.

Never doubted my tripod. It has always felt very secure.

I've found straps + tripods are often more dangerous than going strapless.

When you have a mess of cords and filters stacked all over the camera, it is tempting to leave it on there.

Strapless here. Although one time my rig almost bit the bullet...I was in a rush and thought I had engaged the release plate onto the head when in fact it was just sitting on the head !!

My plate has a safety lock so that even with the tension tab loose, the rig cannot fall off the head. No worries from me and yes it is also insured.

I walk about a lot without any straps. I'm mostly concerned about the lens detaching from the body. Careful when pivoting on your shoulder that the lens release tab doest get pressed unknowingly.

Mostly for historical reasons, I use Manfrotto 501 video head plates on all my equipment, even for stills shooting. When I engage the long rails and hear that reassuring 'click', I feel pretty confident that the camera isn't going to slide off. The 501 plate is a beast compared to Arca Swiss, etc., but it gives me peace of mind.

Manfrotto heads are great. I've tried many of the high-end heads from all the top companies.

The 054 qr2. Manfrotto is a little heavier, but the smoothness and security of how it operates is unmatched for that style of ball head.

JJD.Photography wrote in post #15550587
I know this is *possibly* a disaster waiting, but I am guilty of carrying my 5D2 + 17-40 on a tripod without any safety straps.

I use RRS L bracket to RRS quick release clamps with a Manfrotto 488RC2 to a RRS TVC-33. Eventually I will upgrade to the RRS BH-50.

Any of you carry your camera on tripod without safety straps? Any horror stories? I wouldn't mind having a safety strap that connects the camera and tripod, but the RRS system is as solid as it gets.

I've been carrying my 500mm f/4 on a tripod for over two years. I've had two mishaps, and was lucky each time that the ground was very soft! I've been looking for a second lens-to-tripod connection to avert a disaster and found this link that you may find of interest. http://uffmannatureima​ges.net …otes/tripod-safety-strap/

It involves using two UPstrap products. One is an Rapid Release End that can attach to the lens strap lug. The other is a Wrist Band that you would loop around the ball head. The male and female ends of the Release End and Wrist Strap can then be attached, providing a connection from the lens to the tripod.

While I, like others, have insurance, that's not much solace if you ruin a great shoot because you've busted your rig. I know I'll feel better once I have the safety strap in place.

My Hasselblad hit the ground one time when one of my tripod legs telescoped. Have been unsuccessfully looking for a tripod with four legs since. (The 'Blad was OK afterwards, which was good, because I was shooting a wedding.)

When moving around with my 7DII with 100-400II mounted, I admit I usually sling the strap around my neck.