A different way of attaching a strap to a camera

Inspired by this: http://www.blackrapid.​com/ I did this:

Interesting idea, actually.. haven't seen this one before!

seems like a good idea the only thing is it will probably twist around alot

Not sure how strong this is but it would definitely help with portrait orientation shots.

rachelsne wrote in post #4976003
seems like a good idea the only thing is it will probably twist around alot

Yeah that's what I think too. Maybe a small strap that goes to the left strap loop of the camera for extra security just in case. The setup is very comfy though.

MannP wrote in post #4975932
Inspired by this: http://www.blackrapid.​com/ I did this:

I when I first saw your picture I thought that it looked really famillier and couldn't remember where I knew it from. Then it all came clear when I read this I think the Black Rapid is a great system, but I don't need one right now.

I'd worry mostly about the screw working loose. Also, you'll need to remove the strap to attach the camera to a tripod or monopod.

Man, I deleted the pics of me, but all you have to do is wrap the strap across your chest and same diff. You go that guy is laughing all the way to the bank. Him and Wong are best buds.

But I'm with Jon on the loosening. I know my plate on the Sigma collar does, but I ;ve never had it on my camera, get loose that is. Then again it never had something attached to it to keep swinging it.

Very cool idea, but I would be nervous about the screw undooing. But I'm nervous that way.

_aravena wrote in post #4977303
Man, I deleted the pics of me, but all you have to do is wrap the strap across your chest and same diff. You go that guy is laughing all the way to the bank. Him and Wong are best buds.

Haha! Some people do like to pay for "decently" manufactured yet simple stuff.

pgiancola wrote in post #4977570
Very cool idea, but I would be nervous about the screw undooing. But I'm nervous that way.

Yeah I think it's not really secure. Even if I think I can tighten it more I'm afraid I'll break the tripod socket off the camera base

The POTN thread about camera and 600mm lens going for a swim because the monopod screw into the lens/camera broke with fatigue makes one leary, in addition to wondering about the screw working loose. Ignoring the fatigue factor, it would be getter if the strap connected to the plate rather than to the screw!

MannP wrote in post #4977590
Haha! Some people do like to pay for "decently" manufactured yet simple stuff.

So you're calling the POTN crap? Cause that's what I use? huh? huh!?

Wilt wrote in post #4977946
The POTN thread about camera and 600mm lens going for a swim because the monopod screw into the lens/camera broke with fatigue makes one leary, in addition to wondering about the screw working loose. Ignoring the fatigue factor, it would be getter if the strap connected to the plate rather than to the screw!

Something like this, perhaps?

http://kirkphoto.com/S​S1big.jpg

JWright wrote in post #4978249
Something like this, perhaps?

http://kirkphoto.com/S​S1big.jpg

That's better than the original proposal!