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Gear Talk => What the Nerds Do => Topic started by: Bear Dale on August 26, 2019, 09:56:39
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The Peak Design Quick Detachable clips to remove the camera strap are a terrific accessory and I don't know how I lived without them. Only problem was that the right hand clip fell exactly over the shutter release and would always get in the way. Fixed the problem with a small dot of velcro and it doesn't effect the clip when I use the strap and doesn't interfere with the top screen or anything else.
(https://pix.nikonians.org/Vxoe7wPPcFfGdyZYpzLiVXaeMLY=/fit-in/0x0/www.nikonians.org%2Fforums%2Fuser_files%2F390308.jpg)
(https://pix.nikonians.org/J8__gk1LX6kfDYhyI5TBA2tOgfs=/fit-in/0x0/www.nikonians.org%2Fforums%2Fuser_files%2F390309.jpg)
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good idea :)
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Thanks! Nice idear ;)
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Interesting. I've used Black Rapid for years and not felt the need to change.
What I like about that is being able to use the tripod foot on a long zoom or telephoto so the weights better balanced.
Do you just attach a couple of these tabs to the foot when you want to walk around with a longer lens?
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good idea :)
Thanks Bent :)
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Thanks! Nice idear ;)
Thanks Erik :)
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Interesting. I've used Black Rapid for years and not felt the need to change.
What I like about that is being able to use the tripod foot on a long zoom or telephoto so the weights better balanced.
Do you just attach a couple of these tabs to the foot when you want to walk around with a longer lens?
Hi Colin, I only ever use the straps on the cameras lugs.
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Hi Colin, I only ever use the straps on the cameras lugs.
What's the biggest/longest lens you go out & about with Bear?
Use a 70-200 or 300mm PF?
I saw various options for anchoring the whole camera on the Peak Design site, but wonder otherwise how the lens/camera combination bounces around esp if you're walking up/down hills
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What's the biggest/longest lens you go out & about with Bear?
Use a 70-200 or 300mm PF?
I saw various options for anchoring the whole camera on the Peak Design site, but wonder otherwise how the lens/camera combination bounces around esp if you're walking up/down hills
Colin, longest lens for me is the 200-500mm.
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Colin, longest lens for me is the 200-500mm.
And you use that with the straps connected to the camera?
What's it like walking around over rough terrain, over fences etc?
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And you use that with the straps connected to the camera?
What's it like walking around over rough terrain, over fences etc?
I think they would be great in situations where you would not have to be concerned about snags or obstacles.
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For lenses with lens collar/foot, attach the PB directly or to a rail, most rails like RRS comes with an eye for that.
One PD anchor on the lens, one on camera.
Both on the lens.
Quite obvious when you try it out if it works with the lens in question ;)
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For lenses with lens collar/foot, attach the PB directly
Yes that's how I attach my Black Rapid with longer lenses, but I missed that possibility when seeing the opening photos above.
Was just curious if that's what Bear Dale did.
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I just noticed this, which may be of interest
https://petapixel.com/2019/09/12/psa-this-is-why-you-should-always-be-checking-your-camera-strap-anchors/
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I just noticed this, which may be of interest
https://petapixel.com/2019/09/12/psa-this-is-why-you-should-always-be-checking-your-camera-strap-anchors/
If you have the older PD clips and you contact them, they will send you out a new updated version set for free and free delivery to anywhere in the world.
Took about 4 weeks for mine to arrive.
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For lenses with lens collar/foot, attach the PB directly or to a rail, most rails like RRS comes with an eye for that.
One PD anchor on the lens, one on camera.
Both on the lens.
Quite obvious when you try it out if it works with the lens in question ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48731173881_98b4216ddd_b.jpg)
D5 + Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 VR2, with PD "anchor links", 3 on each body, and 1 on RRS Arca Swiss rail + PD Slide.
I'm using these "anchor links" since their inception. They are now on their fourth generation (v4). There is also a "wear indicator": when the strap on the anchor becomes yellowish (from grey, outer core), links should be replaced.
https://youtu.be/Q21lMlyT3fs
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Yes, that picture nicely illustrates it ;)
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48731173881_98b4216ddd_b.jpg)
D5 + Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 VR2, with PD "anchor links", 3 on each body, and 1 on RRS Arca Swiss rail + PD Slide.
I'm using these "anchor links" since their inception. They are now on their fourth generation (v4). There is also a "wear indicator": when the strap on the anchor becomes yellowish (from grey, outer core), links should be replaced.
This gives me confidence that my venture into the Peak Design Strap on my D7200 and much smaller lenses will be safe one. :)
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Just saw Nikon Rumors news that Nikon-image has started selling Peak Design in Nikon Yellow instead of the red edges/stitching ;D 8)
https://shop.nikon-image.com/other/peakdesign/index.html# (https://shop.nikon-image.com/other/peakdesign/index.html#)
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My Japanese is non existent, but at the bottom of the page is says copyright Nikon imaging.
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Well, maybe one of our Japanese connections can clarify if this is Nikon or not ;)
© 2019 Nikon Imaging Japan Inc.
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Just saw Nikon Rumors news that Nikon-image has started selling Peak Design in Nikon Yellow instead of the red edges/stitching ;D 8)
https://shop.nikon-image.com/other/peakdesign/index.html# (https://shop.nikon-image.com/other/peakdesign/index.html#)
I cannot locate the same page, but Nikon is taking orders now. Nikon will start to ship Peak Design straps in Nikon color on November 9th:
https://shop.nikon-image.com/front/ItemSummaryRefer?cateId=20155
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Thanks Akira! Ethan was of the opinion that Nikon doesn't sell 3rd party products, is this a first?
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They did sell Black Rapid at some time in the past.
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Thanks Akira! Ethan was of the opinion that Nikon doesn't sell 3rd party products, is this a first?
Actually, no. Nikon has collaborated with different brands to produce original accessories and camera bags over the years.
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OK, Thanks Bent and Akira!