Comments on: My Black Rapid-R Strap Modification http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/ Walking our way through the photographic world Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:17:22 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: DPLife http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-12153 DPLife Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:18:57 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-12153 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">PhotoWalkPro » My Black Rapid-R Strap Modification http://is.gd/4PvWY LM</span></span> PhotoWalkPro » My Black Rapid-R Strap Modification http://is.gd/4PvWY LM

]]> By: Silvia Ganora http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-12154 Silvia Ganora Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:25:14 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-12154 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">PhotoWalkPro » My Black Rapid-R Strap Modification http://ow.ly/zeXS #photography #DIY</span></span> PhotoWalkPro » My Black Rapid-R Strap Modification http://ow.ly/zeXS #photography #DIY

]]> By: JasonP http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-10641 JasonP Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:51:16 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-10641 If you're using a Manfrotto QR plate DEFINITELY check it constantly. When I first got my R-Strap I left the Fasten-R in the box and connected it to my QR plate. Tested it several different ways and was very pleased. Unclipped the R-Strap and started shooting something else. About 20 minutes later, *PING*! The D-ring shot across the room! Fortunately it held on while the camera was hanging by my side, but only by a small part of one half of the ring. Catastrophe averted and lesson definitely learned. I'll stick with the supplied ring and suck up the 30 seconds it takes to swap out the Fasten-R for my QR plate. If you’re using a Manfrotto QR plate DEFINITELY check it constantly. When I first got my R-Strap I left the Fasten-R in the box and connected it to my QR plate. Tested it several different ways and was very pleased. Unclipped the R-Strap and started shooting something else. About 20 minutes later, *PING*! The D-ring shot across the room! Fortunately it held on while the camera was hanging by my side, but only by a small part of one half of the ring. Catastrophe averted and lesson definitely learned. I’ll stick with the supplied ring and suck up the 30 seconds it takes to swap out the Fasten-R for my QR plate.

]]> By: Mike http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-10634 Mike Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:32:41 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-10634 I've been using a plate from Kirk Photo that has a hand strap loop on it. I just used a bit of webbing (cut off my old neck strap) and secured a eye-ring to it. Been working pretty good for me. I’ve been using a plate from Kirk Photo that has a hand strap loop on it. I just used a bit of webbing (cut off my old neck strap) and secured a eye-ring to it. Been working pretty good for me.

]]> By: Scott Niesen http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-10632 Scott Niesen Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:45:29 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-10632 We're working with Black Rapid on a killer combo for Trekpods and the R-Strap. Stay tuned and we'll keep you posted. We’re working with Black Rapid on a killer combo for Trekpods and the R-Strap. Stay tuned and we’ll keep you posted.

]]> By: Michael Preston http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-10629 Michael Preston Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:55:26 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-10629 This is precisely what I do...I have a Manfrotto tripod and the quick release plate works perfectly. I check the integrity of the D-ring before each outing, and remain vigilant about checking the connection frequently while walking about. Something else perhaps worth mentioning -- after removing the camera from my tripod, I make it a point to re-attach it to the R-strap connector immediately. I recall one instance after I took it off the tripod I was momentarily distracted and almost released the camera from my hand, thinking it was attached when in fact, it wasn't...WHEW! That was a close call. This is precisely what I do…I have a Manfrotto tripod and the quick release plate works perfectly. I check the integrity of the D-ring before each outing, and remain vigilant about checking the connection frequently while walking about.

Something else perhaps worth mentioning — after removing the camera from my tripod, I make it a point to re-attach it to the R-strap connector immediately. I recall one instance after I took it off the tripod I was momentarily distracted and almost released the camera from my hand, thinking it was attached when in fact, it wasn’t…WHEW! That was a close call.

]]> By: jeff http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-10628 jeff Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:09:05 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-10628 Martin, Always sound advice. I tested my Quick Release plate's d-ring prior to hooking it on the R-Strap. It's true that some quick release plates are not made with the best construction so it is always wise to test before hanging a few thousand dollars from the end of a metal ring. Martin,
Always sound advice. I tested my Quick Release plate’s d-ring prior to hooking it on the R-Strap. It’s true that some quick release plates are not made with the best construction so it is always wise to test before hanging a few thousand dollars from the end of a metal ring.

]]> By: Nikon Photo Guy http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-12155 Nikon Photo Guy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:05:47 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-12155 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Setting up Black Rapid R-strap when using it with a tripod: Here's one way ... http://bit.ly/1qSp0J</span></span> Setting up Black Rapid R-strap when using it with a tripod: Here's one way … http://bit.ly/1qSp0J

]]> By: Martin http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-10627 Martin Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:06:21 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-10627 Small note of caution - apparently the D-rings used in QR plates are not specified to take the weight of a camera+lens. It is designed only for tightening the plate screw. I appreciate it is very convenient and will probably work most of the time. Until it breaks :( martin Small note of caution – apparently the D-rings used in QR plates are not specified to take the weight of a camera+lens. It is designed only for tightening the plate screw. I appreciate it is very convenient and will probably work most of the time. Until it breaks :(

martin

]]> By: Mark http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/2009/11/my-black-rapid-r-strap-modification/comment-page-1/#comment-10626 Mark Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:01:40 +0000 http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/?p=4084#comment-10626 I like this idea - do you think you could just clip it into a RRS right angle tripod mount too? I like this idea – do you think you could just clip it into a RRS right angle tripod mount too?

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