Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? at DVinfo.net

Clive McLaughlin · August 7th, 2014, 01:05 AM

So yea, I'm shooting handheld a lot these days, but then at times, I'm mounting to tripod/monopod/slider. I'd like one of those slings the togs use for security. Strap goes round shoulder/neck, the camera hangs at the hip.

Problem is all the slings i've seen connect via the plate thread on the bottom of the camera.

I don't want to have to unscrew and attach a plate for mounting.

Does anyone know of a sling that allows a mount plate to be attached also??

Noa Put · August 7th, 2014, 01:45 AM

I"m using a b-grip beltholder and a b-grip universal tripod adapter for that purpose.

Dave Baker · August 7th, 2014, 03:28 AM

Hi Clive,

Many QR plates, certainly Manfrotto ones, attach to the tripod or whatever by a standard 1/4" thread, so you should be able to attach one to a sling with no problem.

Dave

Clive McLaughlin · August 7th, 2014, 04:01 AM

I think there is some confusion - I'll try to explain better.

The slings normally attach to the cameras bottom thread. Like this.

http://i01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/363/2...230363_940.jpg

But I need this thread since it's where my plate attaches too for mounting on tripods etc...

Dave Baker · August 7th, 2014, 11:54 AM

Clive, you are missing the point. QR plate adaptors come in two parts, the top bit that fits to the camera by the usual 1/4" screw and the bottom bit that has a 1/4" threaded hole and attaches to the support by the 1/4" screw the camera normally attaches by, like this one for example, Quick Release Plate Adapter 394 - Plate Adapters | Manfrotto

The idea is, you fit a bottom plate to (say) your tripod, another bottom plate to your sling and a top plate to your camera. You swap the camera from sling to tripod by the flick of a lever. Simple.

Dave

Dave Blackhurst · August 7th, 2014, 02:10 PM

Op Tech makes sling adapters that use their normal QR attachments on the normal strap lugs. Might look at their line. They even have a "gunslinger" double harness!

I understand the dilemma - handheld gives you freedom, but sometimes you need or want to go on (or off) a rig, be it shoulder mount, monopod, slider, steadicam... If you use one of the Op Tech straps, you can select from various QR ends, various strap configurations, and still put a QR plate in the normal tripod hole on the bottom of the camera to fit your rigs.

Clive McLaughlin · August 7th, 2014, 03:40 PM

Thanks Dave (Blackhurst) - will take a look!

Dave (Baker) - Cheers for clearing that up - makes sense and could be an option!

Adrian Tan · August 11th, 2014, 05:51 AM

Just wanted to add a thank you to Clive for starting this thread, and to Dave Baker for his brilliant recommendation.

August 7th, 2014, 01:05 AM	#1
Clive McLaughlin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 823	Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? So yea, I'm shooting handheld a lot these days, but then at times, I'm mounting to tripod/monopod/slider. I'd like one of those slings the togs use for security. Strap goes round shoulder/neck, the camera hangs at the hip. Problem is all the slings i've seen connect via the plate thread on the bottom of the camera. I don't want to have to unscrew and attach a plate for mounting. Does anyone know of a sling that allows a mount plate to be attached also??

August 7th, 2014, 01:45 AM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? I"m using a b-grip beltholder and a b-grip universal tripod adapter for that purpose.

August 7th, 2014, 03:28 AM	#3
Dave Baker Major Player Join Date: May 2014 Location: Brandon, England Posts: 459	Re: Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? Hi Clive, Many QR plates, certainly Manfrotto ones, attach to the tripod or whatever by a standard 1/4" thread, so you should be able to attach one to a sling with no problem. Dave

August 7th, 2014, 04:01 AM	#4
Clive McLaughlin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 823	Re: Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? I think there is some confusion - I'll try to explain better. The slings normally attach to the cameras bottom thread. Like this. http://i01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/363/2...230363_940.jpg But I need this thread since it's where my plate attaches too for mounting on tripods etc...

August 7th, 2014, 11:54 AM	#5
Dave Baker Major Player Join Date: May 2014 Location: Brandon, England Posts: 459	Re: Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? Clive, you are missing the point. QR plate adaptors come in two parts, the top bit that fits to the camera by the usual 1/4" screw and the bottom bit that has a 1/4" threaded hole and attaches to the support by the 1/4" screw the camera normally attaches by, like this one for example, Quick Release Plate Adapter 394 - Plate Adapters \| Manfrotto The idea is, you fit a bottom plate to (say) your tripod, another bottom plate to your sling and a top plate to your camera. You swap the camera from sling to tripod by the flick of a lever. Simple. Dave

August 7th, 2014, 02:10 PM	#6
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Re: Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? Op Tech makes sling adapters that use their normal QR attachments on the normal strap lugs. Might look at their line. They even have a "gunslinger" double harness! I understand the dilemma - handheld gives you freedom, but sometimes you need or want to go on (or off) a rig, be it shoulder mount, monopod, slider, steadicam... If you use one of the Op Tech straps, you can select from various QR ends, various strap configurations, and still put a QR plate in the normal tripod hole on the bottom of the camera to fit your rigs.

August 7th, 2014, 03:40 PM	#7
Clive McLaughlin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 823	Re: Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? Thanks Dave (Blackhurst) - will take a look! Dave (Baker) - Cheers for clearing that up - makes sense and could be an option!

August 11th, 2014, 05:51 AM	#8
Adrian Tan Trustee Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,149	Re: Camera Sling That doesn't tie up the plate thread? Just wanted to add a thank you to Clive for starting this thread, and to Dave Baker for his brilliant recommendation.