Quick switch plates (1 Viewer)

Probably asked before but is there a plate accessory that allows attachment to a camera lens shoe and strap at the same time? i.e. the camera can be held on a strap whilst a scope (or other camera) is fitted to the tripod head?

Hope that's clear.

Thanks.

The way I do it is to use a Black Rapid RS-4 Strap and attach a Manfrotto 323 Quick Change Adaptor to it, then the camera lens (I use a 400mm f5.6) and scope both have the usual quick release plate attached. This allows me to quickly move from tripod and camera or scope. Plus the camera is quickly ready to use on or off the strap. Just make sure you set the locking pin on the adaptor to make sure the camera/scope doesn't drop off the strap!

I'm not sure I follow, but if you use Arca type QR clamps and plates you may be interested in this nifty product from Really Right Stuff: the B2-FABN. It serves as a clamp for Arca plates, fits into an Arca clamp itself, and allows attachment of up to 3 straps.

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3414/.f

--AP