How do you carry your monopod? (or, help me find a better wrist strap)

I just ordered one of these from REI. Hopefully, I'll be able to test it out with my GM5540 at this weeks HS football game. http://www.rei.com/pro​duct/619457

jhom wrote in post #6310466
I just ordered one of these from REI. Hopefully, I'll be able to test it out with my GM5540 at this weeks HS football game. http://www.rei.com/pro​duct/619457

Let me know how that works out. I have had mag light holders like that as well, seems you could use one of those too.

Dave.H wrote in post #6311529
Let me know how that works out. I have had mag light holders like that as well, seems you could use one of those too.

I thought of that but I'm not sure they are wide enough for my monopod. I need at least a 2.5" diameter opening. Maybe one of the holders for the larger mag lights might work. I'll check it out if the Black Diamond doesn't.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #6266282
I just leave the camera on it and carry it on my shoulder...

+1

jhom wrote in post #6311692
I thought of that but I'm not sure they are wide enough for my monopod. I need at least a 2.5" diameter opening. Maybe one of the holders for the larger mag lights might work. I'll check it out if the Black Diamond doesn't.

Thats the kind I was talking about. I should have clarified. Mine wouldn't fit in the little one either.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #6266282
I just leave the camera on it and carry it on my shoulder...

it doesn't dig into your shoulder after a while? I know they have padding but they are still quite narrow, and with a 40D + 100-400 for a counterweight..

also, just how secure are QR plates? I guess its the 'R' bit thats concerning will they stay locked enough to stop the camera coming off while you're hiking around with it on your shoulder?

mrklaw wrote in post #6317863
it doesn't dig into your shoulder after a while? I know they have padding but they are still quite narrow, and with a 40D + 100-400 for a counterweight..

also, just how secure are QR plates? I guess its the 'R' bit thats concerning will they stay locked enough to stop the camera coming off while you're hiking around with it on your shoulder?

I've never had one come off a monopod or tripod ever...

1) Make sure the head locks are tight
2) Make sure the anti-release pin is up
3) Make sure the lens is pointing more down than up*
4) Walk

(*Near miss by an overflying seagull made me realize you don't want to be walking around with your lens pointing straight up...)

mrklaw wrote in post #6317863
also, just how secure are QR plates? I guess its the 'R' bit thats concerning

Depends on the brand I guess.
I never dared to carry the monopod over the shoulder with camera attached for a longer time when I was using a Manfrotto RC2 QR.
The QR can R pretty Q

No fears with Arca style QRs.