detachable camera strap for k5?
Posted 04/02/2015 - 00:22
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Thanks for all the replies and suggestions, some really good ones there. Im not sure how much confidence i have in plastic connectors though.
Having looked at various options i may try this.......
The strap i currently use is this....link and find it really comfortable. I was thinking of just getting another and attaching it to 2 small quick release trigger snap hooks, similar to the snap hooks on black rapid straps. These have a small threaded section which locks the catch closed. The Caden branded cross body sling which i have left connected to the Sigma 150-500 uses one, and just to check, it fits through the k5 strap mounting triangle thingies and the leather pieces as well. The only thing im concerned about is the possibility that the snap hook may be able to damage the top lcd screen when raising the camera.
It would be left on most of the time and only removed to use the 150-500.
Having looked at various options i may try this.......
The strap i currently use is this....link and find it really comfortable. I was thinking of just getting another and attaching it to 2 small quick release trigger snap hooks, similar to the snap hooks on black rapid straps. These have a small threaded section which locks the catch closed. The Caden branded cross body sling which i have left connected to the Sigma 150-500 uses one, and just to check, it fits through the k5 strap mounting triangle thingies and the leather pieces as well. The only thing im concerned about is the possibility that the snap hook may be able to damage the top lcd screen when raising the camera.
It would be left on most of the time and only removed to use the 150-500.
Posted 04/02/2015 - 22:34
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Hmmm. Dunno how thats happened. Anyway, the strap i currently use is "genuine pentax neoprene strap", got it from cardiffcameracentre on ebay...£8.99. They were recommended on here last year and i know a few forum members bought one. They,re still on there, thats where i tried to copy the link from.
Posted 06/02/2015 - 12:14
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+ 1 for the peak strap and system.
Posted 10/02/2015 - 23:58
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Thanks again for the replies.
after much deliberation and web searching i decided to go with the Peak Design leash. Ordered sunday from Premier Ink and Photography (listed on PD website as an official uk seller).
Came today, and i liked the look of it. Went to remove one of the anchors from its connector (to attach to camera lugs), and guess what.....it broke! To remove you have to press down on the anchor, then slide it out of the connector. i pressed down (lightly) on the anchor on it came straight through the back of the connector....it pushed the back clean off! So pleased it happened before i attached a camera!
I contacted the seller (who were great), and i have to send mine back (freepost), and they will send a new one.
i have also emailed Peak Design to let them know what happened.....i hope its a one off.
after much deliberation and web searching i decided to go with the Peak Design leash. Ordered sunday from Premier Ink and Photography (listed on PD website as an official uk seller).
Came today, and i liked the look of it. Went to remove one of the anchors from its connector (to attach to camera lugs), and guess what.....it broke! To remove you have to press down on the anchor, then slide it out of the connector. i pressed down (lightly) on the anchor on it came straight through the back of the connector....it pushed the back clean off! So pleased it happened before i attached a camera!
I contacted the seller (who were great), and i have to send mine back (freepost), and they will send a new one.
i have also emailed Peak Design to let them know what happened.....i hope its a one off.
Posted 11/02/2015 - 12:04
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Thanks for posting your experience, i'm thinking of getting one of these - I shall be careful!
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16 years
Touraine du Sud,
[Indre-et-Loire],
France
Not come across this make before, looks good...
I can have binos and both cameras to hand...
which I need quite often when out in the field...
especially as the veteran istD is the one that handles the old glass the best.
I like the bearings idea...
I've been trying to make my own using sea-fishing line swivels...
good to 100 kilos and stainless steel, so weather-proof.
So no more twisted straps.
"Give a thousand photographers...
the same camera, lens and scene...
and you'll always get a thousand different takes!!"
Anon.