Teddy is in Good Hands

by go4IT

The Kite Master doing his thing.
Unfortunately, my K1-II and Pentax 55-300 lens fell hard to the concrete this week when, absolutely unbelievably, the strap disconnected on the right side of the camera (how does that happen?). Camera was fine (thanks to its L-bracket) but this lens, which I used to take the picture above, now focuses only at 85mm. I have put Google through its paces trying to pin point where the problem lies, without success. Any Pentaxians out there have any suggestions as to what I might have busted?
Uploaded24/09/2022 - 20:09
CategoryGeneral
Shutter Speed1/350
Aperturef/9.5
ISO280
Focal Length135mm
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davidwozhere
Posted 24/09/2022 - 23:31 Link
I've always distrusted standard straps and their fixings. I always use a Joby 'over the shoulder' strap that has a stout, standard 1/4" screw fixing that goes into the tripod mount. You can either wear it or carry it. It won't come off.
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go4IT
Posted 25/09/2022 - 04:25 Link
Thank you David. I am going to buy the rig you have for both of my cameras.
pauljay
Posted 12/10/2022 - 22:35 Link
One of my greatest fears! I trust the tripod mount even less since I discovered my strap's screw was working itself loose!
Paul.

Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried! (Bill Brandt)
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