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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Robin Procter" data-source="post: 3494978" data-attributes="member: 140420">I have used a BlackRapid (Sport, I think) for about 3 years and always attach via an Arca-Swiss profile plate (one on each lens collar foot). I am able to do this because I have an Acratech 'Swift Clamp' quick-release Arca-Swiss profile clamp attached to my BlackRapid. it's an expensive setup but Canon L lenses and D-SLR bodies are expensive and worth safeguarding.Also, quick release can save vital seconds when shooting wildlife and in fact I mostly walkaround just carrying a Canon 100-400mm L II on a 7D Mark II plus Canon Battery Grip in my right hand - Have never dropped it yet!The attached photo is before I fitted a battery grip.</blockquote>