DIY gliding camera strap with quick release plate

Hi,
Is there a reason why I should not use my tripod quick release plate to built this gliding strap?

The plate: e.g. http://www.amazon.com …ting-4-Inch/dp/B001A1RMXG
The gliding strap: http://howto.cnet.com …$10-gliding-camera-strap/

wallace1837 wrote in post #16760742
Hi,
Is there a reason why I should not use my tripod quick release plate to built this gliding strap?

The plate: e.g. http://www.amazon.com …ting-4-Inch/dp/B001A1RMXG
The gliding strap: http://howto.cnet.com …$10-gliding-camera-strap/

I would not trust it with my gear, especially the key ring. I bought a bosstrap. Reasonable and I believe much more secure.

wallace1837 wrote in post #16760742
Hi,
Is there a reason why I should not use my tripod quick release plate to built this gliding strap?

The plate: e.g. http://www.amazon.com …ting-4-Inch/dp/B001A1RMXG
The gliding strap: http://howto.cnet.com …$10-gliding-camera-strap/

That 1/4" eye bolt does look a little out of place. I can't see any reason why you cannot use the release plate. With the release plate at least you can still set your camera standing right up. As a matter of fact I used that plate on my paracord wrist strap DIY.

I think there was a discussion here at POTN of the pros & cons of hanging something heavy on that screw hole.

single_track wrote in post #16760782
I would not trust it with my gear, especially the key ring. I bought a bosstrap. Reasonable and I believe much more secure.

+1 for the BosStrap. I feel much better supporting my camera from the lugs that were designed to support the camera. I never heard of a lug giving way or coming loose.

The weakest link here is the key ring. A normal key ring (without the hinge) would resolve that.

The next weakest link in the video is the 1/4 inch eye bolt. Not that it is weak but using a wrench could strip the threads in camera. Or the eye bolt could rotate and eventually loosen up if not checked regularly.

You could replace the 1/4 eye bolt with a QR plate that won't rotate and has some sort of loop for the strap connector. The D loop on the quick release plate you linked to is less suitable as a connection point than the eye bolt.

There are much safer options out there and some are very affordable. Good luck.