K100D wrist strap solution
Nothing much seemed available
Glad you've got a working solution.
I use one of these.
Absolutely brilliant, the best tenner I've spent on camera gear.
Sigma 8-16 Pentax DA 16-45 Pentax DA 55-300 Pentax 18-55WR Tamron 90 Di Macro Metz 44 AF-1
The problem with that is that it gets in the way of the QR plate for the tripod, at least it would for my Markins plate.
The problem with that is that it gets in the way of the QR plate for the tripod, at least it would for my Markins plate.
It's not a problem for mine - I just screw it into the bottom of the grip, which has a tripod socket on the bottom. It's the same as screwing the QR into the bottom of the camera, albeit not quite as rigid as without it, since the grip attachments has a small amount of play.
But I've used it lots on the tripod, and in practice it's not a problem.
its a bit Michael Jackson though, do you get strange looks ?
Pete
some len
Close to the Edge
Down by the River
That leather grip looks pretty useful Gwyn !
its a bit Michael Jackson though, do you get strange looks ?
It's not like that at all - it's just a really comfortable way of holding the camera, and I agree with Xbow - it is a shame there isn't a second attachment that would mean you could have one without having to add to the bulk underneath.
However, as these photos hopefully show, it's really not intrusive, and I only take it off the camera these days to change the battery. I keep meaning to cut the redundant four inches or so off the dangly end of the strap, but I haven't got round to it. And you can let go completely and let it just hang when your hand gets a bit tired - it's still completely secure and comfortable.
I should get a commission...
CHEERS Vic
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17 years
Whanganui New Zealand
I had been finding the shoulder strap a bit in the way so started looking for a wrist strap.
Nothing much seemed available so I modified a tidy old Pentax strap. The loose rivet in slot system is flexible and strong. Its not adjustable but dosn't need to be.
cheers
Pete
some len
Close to the Edge
Down by the River