The Black Rapid attaches to a tripod socket as well. I bought an Arco type tripod plate that includes a tripod socket adjacent. It remains on the camera full time.
Paul > On Feb 1, 2023, at 3:51 PM, John Sessoms <[email protected]> wrote: > > Looks like the target market is photographers who use sling straps that > attach to the tripod socket on the bottom of a camera. One problem with those > is you have to disconnect the strap to put the camera on a tripod. > > My Sun-Sniper strap clips on to the ring for a Manfrotto RC2 adapter, but I > still have to UN-clip to mount the camera on a tripod. > > This looks like it will allow you to mount to the tripod without having to > remove the strap. I'd have to replace all my Manfrotto mounts with Arca > Swiss, but I think I'm kinda headed that way anyway. > > Looks like they made their goal (more than made their goal - about 4.5x so > far). > > Noting that "Rewards aren't guaranteed", I wonder when it will be available > to just buy one retail? > >> On 1/30/2023 9:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> I looked at that project. The neat part of the base plate is that it takes >> the load off the standard lugs (not designed for that kind of carry) and >> puts the load at the base which allows the camera to lay flat more reliably. >> It's primarily targeted to work with an SLR or largish EVF camera's shape >> and largish lenses. It would be mostly useless with the different form >> factor and relatively small/light lenses of a Leica M, for instance. >> I use the Peak Design Leash strap, which max out at about 145cm (57 inches) >> (plus a couple cm for the anchor bits). It's light, very strong, and easy to >> use cross body, as well as easily length adjustable to suit your body and >> preferences. It can be taken on and off a camera in a couple of seconds. A >> nice strap! >> G >>>> On Jan 30, 2023, at 5:30 PM, Richard Dell <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I've always carried my cameras like that ... >>> you just need a longer than normal strap, no fancy base bracket. >>> Also use an ancient Galen Rowell chest pouch >>> as a waist pack to secure same setup at my side when not scrambling. >>> >>> (though I would love to find a good source for long straps, >>> mine I found in a drugstore in Williansport, PA in late '80s, >>> bought out their stock when I went back a year later, >>> never found a better strap sinc, though I have shopped) >>> >>> On January 30, 2023 8:16:05 PM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spinn-design/spinn-cp-camera-carrying-reimagined >>>> ? >> -- >> %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > Vivere in aeternum aut mori conatur > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. > www.avg.com > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
