Black Rapid Camera Strap Piece-of-Mind

I really like the Black Rapid style of camera strap, but..... There's always seems to be a "but".

As I carried my 400 pound D800 and 16-35 over a few miles of concrete and asphalt, I found myself with my left hand lightly holding on to the camera.

I kept having visions of the small nub (connecting the carabiner to the strap ring) snapping off from the weight and the camera hitting the pavement.

Irrational. I know, but it still bothered me. I view that nub as the weak link in the system.

So, when I got home I researched for a better snap hook. I didn't have much luck in finding a definative replacement, but in veiwing photos of hooks, I found a great solution. By simply attaching a sturdy key ring to the rig, I now have a safety-back-up in case the nub fails from the weight.

I just thought I'd share this with those of you using a similar set-up.

A tie strap would also work.


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Seems like a simple idea for peace of mind

Thanks for sharing the tip.

Nice idea, it only offers positives to the situation.

Now if you can find a solution to stop my BR strap from making my stomach look so far(edit:fat), I'd be really happy.

TedG954 said:

I really like the Black Rapid style of camera strap, but..... There's always seems to be a "but".

As I carried my 400 pound D800 and 16-35 over a few miles of concrete and asphalt, I found myself with my left hand lightly holding on to the camera.

I kept having visions of the small nub (connecting the carabiner to the strap ring) snapping off from the weight and the camera hitting the pavement.

Irrational. I know, but it still bothered me. I view that nub as the weak link in the system.

So, when I got home I researched for a better snap hook. I didn't have much luck in finding a definative replacement, but in veiwing photos of hooks, I found a great solution. By simply attaching a sturdy key ring to the rig, I now have a safety-back-up in case the nub fails from the weight.

I just thought I'd share this with those of you using a similar set-up.

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Seems like a great idea, Ted.
But a 400 pound D800? Exactly how big is the D800?

Cool idea to give you some peace of mind!

SteveL54 said:

Seems like a great idea, Ted.
But a 400 pound D800? Exactly how big is the D800?

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Well, I've never actually measured it, but............

dukatum said:

Nice idea, it only offers positives to the situation.

Now if you can find a solution to stop my BR strap from making my stomach look so far, I'd be really happy.

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LoL

Good idea. I've been using a small carabiner. But the split ring sounds like a smaller, even better fail safe.

Marilynne linked to this thread but the idea is so simple and safe i thought i would bring it back nearer the top.

I have something very similar myself! I just need to adapt mine to attach to the same points for ease of use! Yes a secondary lanyard is a great idea when using the tripod mount for your main hold point!