Do any of you NOT use your neck strap??

itsmejson wrote in post #10545897
do you use a QR plate on? I am trying to find a way to have both the ability to use a r strap and a QR plate because I do not want to go with a luma loop.

I have a Manfrotto QR plate on my camera and I use a a blackrapid strap. I love the combo. Nothing around my neck and I can have my camera off of me any on a tripod in seconds.

i have both LL and BR strap... i use my LL as it seems better for my needs... a bit better designed imo.

I use a a blackrapid strap and hand strip, like them.

I don't dare take the strap off even though it sometimes is in the way. I had one of those POTN straps with the release clasps and I disconnected the strap when using the camera on a tripod. Later in the day, being very tired, I had taken the camera off the tripod for some reason ad as I went to grab some other piece of gear, I started to let go of the camera. I didn't think about it, it just happened, I've never not had a strap for a camera and I've always put it around my neck, it's like having a third hand, especially when you're rigging hour own lighting. Well I fumbled but I caught the camera in tim. I never used that kind of strap again, I got a lightweight UPSTRAP and learned to carry the camera on my shoulder.

itsmejson wrote in post #10558329
but once the r2 is connected to that QR plate will I be able to attach it to a tripod without having to remove it.

You won't be able to attach the qr to the tripod as the Connect2-R will get in the way, for it to work the d-link will need to lie flat.

Not too bad for a sketchy solution

midnight_rider wrote in post #10558348
I have a Manfrotto QR plate on my camera and I use a a blackrapid strap. I love the combo. Nothing around my neck and I can have my camera off of me any on a tripod in seconds.

great would you mind posting up some pictures either here or in a pm to me I would really appreciate it

lannes wrote in post #10562184
You won't be able to attach the qr to the tripod as the Connect2-R will get in the way, for it to work the d-link will need to lie flat.

Not too bad for a sketchy solution

haha I saw another thread with this same setup it does seem really sketchy but it solves the problem haha thanks for posting this.

itsmejson wrote in post #10562827
haha I saw another thread with this same setup it does seem really sketchy but it solves the problem haha thanks for posting this.

The only other solution it to use the other camera body mounting lugs and connect the black rapid to these points via a lanyard (a-la Luma loop).

I noticed watching Art Wolfe's program on the local PBS station that he never uses a strap-he's hanging out of canoes and planes and stuff, talking about how marvelous Iceland or West Africa or the Australian outback is..and swinging his camera around in one hand like it's a $10 instamatic.

I tend not to use a neck strap since I broke my neck...

Seriously, a neck strap just causes pain so I bought the BR DR-1 double strap. I use it when I need to haul the cameras around otherwise it's just the hand straps.

Al

itsmejson wrote in post #10562827
great would you mind posting up some pictures either here or in a pm to me I would really appreciate it

.

Here is a quick Iphone shot

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I hate my straps--they're constantly getting in my way or taking up essential room my bags. Regardless, I always keep one on... I tried using my DSLR without for a period, and it felt too naked. I was constantly worried about dropping it.

midnight_rider wrote in post #10566062
Here is a quick Iphone shot

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I purchased the Black Rapid system a while back when they had problems with the D rings coming apart. I had a ring drop a camera of mine and I never trusted them again. I will say that the new ones look a lot better but I love being able to go from side to tripod in a second. This Dring lifts up and folds down. It came on the QR plate so there is no altering to make it work. You just need to have a Manfrotto head on your mono or tripod.
The heaviest rig I have had on here is a 1D2, 100-400 and 430ex. I never felt like it was going to give out.
Here is the plate.

It fits any manfrotto head that takes the "RC2" plate

Awesome thanks for this. do you know if its possible to remove this d ring screw from the plate?

Never once put my neck strap around me, Always wrap it around my wrist - also a good way to stop someone taking it from my hand. It's tight and comfy.

itsmejson wrote in post #10583562
Awesome thanks for this. do you know if its possible to remove this d ring screw from the plate?

It is not designed to be removed. You need it to tighten and remove the plate. It folds out of the way firmly though. It in no way hinders operation.

midnight_rider wrote in post #10587042
It is not designed to be removed. You need it to tighten and remove the plate. It folds out of the way firmly though. It in no way hinders operation.

yes I know it is needed to tighten and remove the plate. what i'm trying to get at is if its possible to remove the d ring screw to use with another QR plate. its main purpose would be to use the screw on a QR plate for a specific ballhead and use the BRstrap with it. lol hope that makes sense