Is it safe to use these screws to mount your shoulder strap to??

Can’t seem to find the answer,these particular ones are made by Smallrig,but would be open to suggestions to a better screw of this type.

The issue is the unknown load bearing strength of the screws which attach the D-ring to the screw head (red arrow)

The screws are from Smallrig,I’m not to concerned about it unscrewing,but concerned for sure about the strength.Yes,a plate with a flip out ring might be the best compromise,blackrapid also makes one…

If the D-ring tightens and loosens the screw in the 1/4-20 tripod hole, how can you NOT be concerned about a strap putting torsion on the D-ring and unscrewing it when the camera swings around at the end of the strap?!

Wilt wrote in post #19281302
If the D-ring tightens and loosens the screw in the 1/4-20 tripod hole, how can you NOT be concerned about a strap putting torsion on the D-ring and unscrewing it when the camera swings around at the end of the strap?!

I wouldn’t be concerned if there was a manufacturer that specifically made a screw for this exact purpose.That’s the purpose of this thread

dvboy wrote in post #19281304
I wouldn’t be concerned if there was a manufacturer that specifically made a screw for this exact purpose.That’s the purpose of this thread

But the issue is that the strap holding is NOT the purpose of this particular screw.

Wilt wrote in post #19281323
But the issue is that the strap holding is NOT the purpose of this particular screw.

Agreed……Talking in circles here,looking for a screw that is designed for this purpose.

What about this one from BR? Solid piece, no D-ring to move.

https://www.blackrapid​.com/fastenr5-fr-5-breathe/

I've been using this for several years with a few cameras and never had one come loose. The rubber washer creates tension
between the mount and tripod hole. But I do two things...I add a drop of Loctite Blue 242 threadlocker (don't use red!)
to the threads. After I screw the mount on finger tight, I put a screwdriver through the mount's opening
and apply a little torque. It stays tight.

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #19281368
What about this one from BR? Solid piece, no D-ring to move.

https://www.blackrapid​.com/fastenr5-fr-5-breathe/

I've been using this for several years with a few cameras and never had one come loose. The rubber washer creates tension
between the mount and tripod hole. But I do two things...I add a drop of Loctite Blue 242 threadlocker (don't use red!)
to the threads. After I screw the mount on finger tight, I put a screwdriver through the mount's opening
and apply a little torque. It stays tight.

I’ve been using a similar one (uncoated) from BR for my BR strap. I may be wrong but believe they used to have have a few different sizes based on the load being carried.

I don’t go as far as you (no Loctite, but I do use the connector to get a half turn beyond finger tight), but carrying my Z6 with 24-70 around with it all day (vacation … getting bumped by crowds, etc), it’s never come loose. I’m paranoid though and check it every hour or so.

My only concern is gradually wearing out the threads because I don’t always want the strap mounted. Also I’m certain the rubber is going to oxidize over time and get hard. Maybe it’s a part that should be replaced every 10 years? All I know is I’ll never go back to a shoulder strap after using the BR strap.

dvboy wrote in post #19281127
Can’t seem to find the answer,these particular ones are made by Smallrig,but would be open to suggestions to a better screw of this type.

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