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Feb 08, 2015 20:13 |  #1

I've got a Luma Cinch which is good for me, but it's annoying during times I know I just don't need it.

Are there any "adapters" or connectors that make it easy to attach and detach the strap points? Carrying 5D3 + lens so obviously don't want this connection to be the fail point, either :(


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Feb 10, 2015 11:00 |  #2

kaitlyn2004 wrote in post #17422710 (external link)
Are there any "adapters" or connectors that make it easy to attach and detach the strap points?

Peak design anchor links. Absolutely love their connector (they call anchors) system for their products. They now offer the anchor link kit which will allow you to use their connectors with other company's straps.

It's a quick disconnect system that might be exactly what you're looking for.




  
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Feb 20, 2015 21:14 |  #3

gremlin75 wrote in post #17425390 (external link)
Peak design anchor links. Absolutely love their connector (they call anchors) system for their products. They now offer the anchor link kit which will allow you to use their connectors with other company's straps.

It's a quick disconnect system that might be exactly what you're looking for.

Looking into those there seems to be issues with the design, where they aren't actually secure?

Saw these in my further research - how do they compare?
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …m_Connectors_Mi​ni_QD.html (external link)


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Feb 24, 2015 02:03 |  #4

kaitlyn2004 wrote in post #17441667 (external link)
Looking into those there seems to be issues with the design, where they aren't actually secure?

Saw these in my further research - how do they compare?
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …m_Connectors_Mi​ni_QD.html (external link)

There was an early manufacturing error with their strap, the slide. That issue has since been fixed and all new products are quite secure. Tales a good bit of force to disconnect them now.

The op tech connectors are rather large and I wouldn't trust a plastic buckle with heavy and expensive camera gear. Other people have used them with no issues but I've had plastic buckles like them fail in the past so I don't trust them with my expensive gear.




  
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Feb 24, 2015 17:28 |  #5

Those plastic squeeze buckles give me an itch as well--especially any that aren't quite physically large--for any real weigh-bearing tasks. Holding a bag flap closed, okay; holding a camera against two or three gees, no. I also don't like springy straps.

My personal straps are "Frankenstraps" where I took the metal swivel ends from a couple of Domke straps and married them to old-style Tamrac suede leather padded straps before they got the plastic squeeze buckles.

But if I had to get something new today, it would be straight Domke straps with metal swivels. The wide, tough fabric of the Domke straps works well wrapped around the wrist as a hand strap, stays comfortable around the neck, and is secure on the shoulder. The metal swivels are quick to release, but totally secure and swivel so that untangling the camera before putting it on is never necessary.


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Feb 24, 2015 17:54 |  #6

I'm going to cast my vote for Peak Designs as well. Their customer service is top notch too.


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Feb 24, 2015 18:11 |  #7

I use Arca Swiss compatible quick release plates..... in my case, I get them from Kirk because RRS doesn't make a one piece L bracket for either the 7D2 or the 70D.

I also use the Cinch and love it but I wanted an easy on and off system without little bits of kit hanging off my cameras.

My solution was to buy the RRS B2-FABN: http://www.reallyright​stuff.com …mp-with-strap-bosses.html (external link)

It has never slipped and I'm often carrying my 7D2 and 100-400ii slung back and "cinched" over my hip.


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