How to secure a quick release neck strap

Hello,
I use the Op/Tech USA Utility Strap as neck strap for my 1D Mark II + lens.
I made this Velcro system to secure the quick release system. It works fine.

Neat idea.

I avoid quick release straps because I have little faith in small bits of plastic holding up what is to me very valuable gear and I have read of a few failures. The terms "quick release" and "camera strap" are not good together, in my opinion.

Doesn't this kinda defeat the purpose of having a quick release strap?

Of course not, i added a quick release system on my hiking backpack and when i go hiking, i remove the Velcros.
I also have another specific system to secure the quick release on my backpack, maybe i'll post the picture.

great idea. thanks.

I most be dense this morning. I don't understand the purpose here? With the velcro on it's more secure and you don't use the quick releases?

I wish they would add a little "slider key" to the body of the quick release which would position itself between the two compression tines and prevent them from compressing in so as to lock the release. The slider could be easily pushed to the unlock position allowing the fork to be compressed and released.

-howard

Good idea to prevent accidental release. But I've never heard of an accidental release of these fittings. Has anyone ever had one?

tvphotog wrote in post #9209725
Good idea to prevent accidental release. But I've never heard of an accidental release of these fittings. Has anyone ever had one?

No. I used the Tamrac Boomerang straps for years and years and I never had an instance where there was an accident opening of the quick releases. The boomerang straps are so durable I have a couple that have been on three or four different cameras over the years.

tvphotog wrote in post #9209725
Good idea to prevent accidental release. But I've never heard of an accidental release of these fittings. Has anyone ever had one?

I haven't, in a fair number of years, and with the OpTech Pro straps on my cameras and binoculars. Only strap failures I've had were on a Tamrac without QR mechanism where the adjustment buckle broke with an F-1 and 100-300, and on a PacSafe 100 where the stitching failed under the weight of a 300 2.8 IS and 1D3 (the OpTech POTN strap on the 1D3 saved the gear).

Earlier this year, someone posted here about a broken Optech buckle (and the resultant damage). Someone else mentioned an accidental release of one buckle (which was a near miss, if I recall correctly) and I have seen other similar reports outside of this forum.

That's why I would never use a QR strap. Unfortunately, it seems impossible to find a decent after-market strap that doesn't have the ubiquitous QR buckles.

Ade H wrote in post #9210950
Earlier this year, someone posted here about a broken Optech buckle (and the resultant damage). Someone else mentioned an accidental release of one buckle (which was a near miss, if I recall correctly) and I have seen other similar reports outside of this forum.

That's why I would never use a QR strap. Unfortunately, it seems impossible to find a decent after-market strap that doesn't have the ubiquitous QR buckles.

the references to actual mishaps usually read like "he said...she said" .

ed rader

This is why I bought a Cotton Carrier and don't use straps any more. there's too much left to fate and the imagination with straps. The Cotton Carrier is much safer and keeps your gear more secure. Also keeps your gear from swinging around like it does with straps.

The photo of the broken buckle was good evidence, Ed. Not exactly confidence-inspiring.

Of course, it looks strong and safe but I don't like the look&feel of the Cotton carrier system, it's look "aggressive", for me, it looks like a kind of system to carry guns and i do not have the "gun culture".