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Low cost alternatives to black rapid straps (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Sbiriguda
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Apodidae49
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What is going on with the quoting on this thread? People’s quoted messages are being attributed to the wrong posters?
As for the metal carabiner wearing through, I am confident that my level of use won’t get to that point and I shall generally have a hand on the lens tripod foot when moving around. BUT I shall be fashioning a viable safety strap as a sensible precaution.
As for the metal carabiner wearing through, I am confident that my level of use won’t get to that point and I shall generally have a hand on the lens tripod foot when moving around. BUT I shall be fashioning a viable safety strap as a sensible precaution.
stevo
Well-known member
Like this except the plate is connected to the lens tripod foot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgoMZeEwCvI
Apodidae49
Well-known member
Thanks, Stevo but that seems to be all I’m doing with my Black Rapid, clipping onto the lug screwed into the tripod mount of the long lens? Black Rapid possibly more secure as it’s a single piece rather than the hinged arrangement of yours. Not really considered needing the lens to mount on a tripod as I intend to mostly hand hold or use a bean bag to rest on where appropriate.
Looks a nice piece of kit for more lightweight setups though.
Apodidae49
Well-known member
So we still don’t know what happened in Black Rapidgate x 2? Very helpful!
