BackdoorArts
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Black rapid straps?
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BackdoorArts
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For what it's worth, my only complaint about the ring approach is that it won't work with the wrist strap on my right hand (unless I swap the rings to the right side of the camera). It almost works, but the latch and metal pivot it is mounted to bang flush against the LCD in the back giving you plenty of opportunity to scratch it. Sure, they're easy enough to move, but I suspect it's just as easy to undo the clip on the tripod mount.
The one thing that comes to mind using the bosstail/ring method is how the camera hangs at you side. It seems you'd have to grab the camera grip from rhe 'bottom' rather from the 'side'.
Might take some adjusting but might be too cumbersome compared to the traditional mount using a sling strap considering how much lower it hangs.
Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
Might take some adjusting but might be too cumbersome compared to the traditional mount using a sling strap considering how much lower it hangs.
Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
RockyNH_RIP
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Joe, it does hang different than having the hook up at the tripod socket but I got used to it pretty quick and where I have mine, it is a real easy to reach the right side after a little practice!
Pat in NH
Horoscope Fish
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Agreed. It most definitely hangs differently but, and this is just personal preference of course, I find it also hangs much more comfortably for me when using the strap lug versus the tripod mount; my camera tends swing away from my body less. How you "go" for your camera is a little different with this arrangement, but it's no more difficult.
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daredevil123
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I've used straps from Optech, Black Rapid, you name it.
In the end I found a shoulder strap solution from this small company called Camdapter. And I have been using it ever since. The great thing about camdapter is, it allows you to still use a handstrap, and the sling system is attached so that your camera will always point down and stay stable. With the black rapids and other systems that connect to the tripod mount, there is a tendency for the camera to spin around when you are not in the upright position.
In the end I found a shoulder strap solution from this small company called Camdapter. And I have been using it ever since. The great thing about camdapter is, it allows you to still use a handstrap, and the sling system is attached so that your camera will always point down and stay stable. With the black rapids and other systems that connect to the tripod mount, there is a tendency for the camera to spin around when you are not in the upright position.
I use mine with a 70-200mm all the time. camera and lens balances perfectly when using the lens foot.no neck fatigue at all. love it.
RockyNH_RIP
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Good Luck! It should work great for the concert!
Pat in NH
Pat in NH
I hold on to the lense to help steady it and keep some stress off of the camera/mount. I have only used it twice like this so far though.