Given the strap's hardware failures, would a 12" fishing leader in the camera's strap loop + through the carabiner work as a 2ndary safety measure?
2055575
Probably but why take the chance? I do not like this strap at all. I have the feeling that it will slip off of my shoulder all of the time. I would look at other devices. The thought is great the execution is not so good.
2055576
I have not had a problem with my snap at all, and it works great for me, but again I am just a casual user nothing like a professional.
2055577
I bought one of these and considered the possible redundancies I could add to make it safe. Immediately I noticed the carabiner doesn't lock properly; the locking gate can actually fall out(!) I concluded there is just too much that can go wrong with this strap to be fixed by me.
2055578
I haven't experienced any strap hardware failure. Since the strap is screwed into the bottom of the camera I'm not sure a secondary safety measure is needed.
2055579
That would probably be fine - but I have to tell you, I use mine on a Canon EOS T1i and carry it a lot, and have never had a hint of a problem with the strap as is. I really like this thing (though it took several tries to figure out how to put it over my head in the correct orientation, LOL). I wish I had had these back when I was carrying multiple heavy cameras, including two Hasselblads!
2055580
I believe that will work! Just for the safety aspic I may look at adding that set up to my rig. Thanks for the idea..!
582344
I tested the floating strap in fresh water (a bucket) with an Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 camera. It floated just fine. At least one of the reviews said it floated in a swimming pool. The flotation is not super strong, so I imagine a strong current (like you would find in white water) could pull it under for some period of time. Not sure how it performs with other cameras, but it worked great when I took it to the Virgin Islands recently.
428499
There is a loop/handle on it that I attach to my pack with a carabiner. I don't know that I'd try to hang it on my belt, it doesn't have a way to attach to a belt securely. It will flop around.
874690
Mine operates smoothly. No catching or sticking. However cameras remain secure. I use secondary secure straps, I have pushed one up and almost out while awkwardly climbing around on rocks. I would suggest removing disc from camera, hold the receiver slide in your hand and scrutinize its operation isolated from whatever might or might not be going on out in the field. Good luck.
1176567
Mine took an unfortunate crash to the ice off the four wheeler while crossing a lake and not one of my items were busted. I use mine for all my ice fishing gear, works great
1245307
yes but the lanyard is weak and broke the first time i took it out kayak fishing. go ahead and rig a sturdier connection for the start.
2155202
The strap loop should be the same. Just make sure the Olypus camera weighs 6.9 oz. (193 g) or less. That's what really counts. Otherwise the strap may not be able to provide enough floation.
1948702
It should be fine. You could always replace the 1 strap bolt with a hardened bolt if it is not already hardened.
2112799
Works well with my 1300lb 19' Carolina Skiff, but I would not recommend this, or any nylon strap, be used for a larger boat. Seems a 22', 4000lb boat would require a steel cable winch; just saying!
870331
AW, there is no way you are going to break the rings or snap the strap. This gear is among the strongest I have seen. Hope this helps.
114142
yes, but its only a rattail tang, which means it narrows somewhere in the handle, no problems with strength, but if you try to drill a reasonably sized lanyard hole in the butt, I'm sure it'd fall apart. too bad, eh?
1887177
assuming you mean a means of attaching a carabiner to the item I would say NO. There is nowhere on the product to attach any hooking mechanism . THE product is good but is only a standing alone amphlifer not a hanging device
1850910
I highly doubt it. The stress of pulling would likely overcome the carabiner and quite probably the rope itself. It's an ANCHOR line, not a tow line.
1264573
Wow, great question. I do not see how, there is no fixed anchor point anywhere to keep it in position. However I would note, there is a sling lock at the camera low point to keep it from extending over the strap length. The camera weight is in the wrong position, its up on your back. Pedaling a road bike with the lower front handle bar begs the camera to swing down. Maybe a back pack would be safest. Check out Think Tank.
1452589
Don't think so as it hooks outside and the case is nice and snug. I wear strap when using camera as a safety measure.
1629779
Hello. I don't think so. This type of straps are designed for rangefinders.
1474711
yes. just use the strap that has two loops, one at either end, putting one end through the other loop and attatching the clip as usual. you could even use a sturdy tree branch, but CHECK IT CAREFULLY FIRST!