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NecroticSoldier · 05-08-2010, 04:08 PM

Yeah... I'm having trouble putting on the handstrap, I got the screw in part on, but having trouble attaching the neck strap part (the strap that's supposed to attach to the camera's right side neck strap loop) onto the camera ;/, can someone tell me the order in which the parts go... they seemed to have come off... (the two slider thingys and... a plate thing with 3 slots.)

Ira · 05-08-2010, 04:58 PM

I have confidence that you'll figure it out, because God knows how you can explain this kind of thing in writing.

In fact, I don't even know what the hell you're talking about.

NecroticSoldier · 05-08-2010, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Ira

I have confidence that you'll figure it out, because God knows how you can explain this kind of thing in writing.

In fact, I don't even know what the hell you're talking about.

Sorry ;(, came with no instructions... and I think someone has been playing around with this and returned it. Yeah... I'll try my best!

sterretje · 05-09-2010, 10:04 PM

Can you post photos or links (or make)? Parts missing?

No experience with this but sometimes photos might clarify things

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-09-2010, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by NecroticSoldier

Sorry ;(, came with no instructions... and I think someone has been playing around with this and returned it. Yeah... I'll try my best!

No. They come that way directly from Pentax. No instructions just a bunch of straps and leather bits.

Originally posted by NecroticSoldier

Yeah... I'm having trouble putting on the handstrap, I got the screw in part on, but having trouble attaching the neck strap part (the strap that's supposed to attach to the camera's right side neck strap loop) onto the camera ;/, can someone tell me the order in which the parts go... they seemed to have come off... (the two slider thingys and... a plate thing with 3 slots.)

1. The leather pad, with the strap passed through it, but undone at the right where it goes through the neck strap loop on the camera, the tripod mount at the left. Your nylon strap should go through the longest side of the pad.

2. Now you pass the nylon strap through the tripod mount, bottom to top. The end coming out of the leather should be nearest the camera when the rig is mounted.

3. This is how the nylon strap, rings and tab with D ring go together.

The strap comes from the tripod mount through both rings next to the leather end that protects your hand from the rings.
Slip the tab with the D ring onto the strap so that it is on the outside when you wrap the strap around the rings.
Wrap the strap around the outside ring and pass it toward the leather between the two rings.
Wrap the strap around the inside ring and put it through the D ring. This is where the strap binds against itself to stop the slipping.

To use the strap, pass your hand between the nylon strap and the leather pad. The rings will be on the back of your hand.

Tighten the strap by pulling the end of the strap toward the camera. Keep the tension and stick it to the Velcro.

Loosen the strap by removing the end from the Velcro on the leather, then pull the tab with the D ring toward the camera. This slackens the strap/leather hole that your hand is in.

After a few times, it proves quite easy to use.

Good luck!

mickeyobe · 05-09-2010, 10:52 PM

WOW! I'm Sold!

No Pentax Hand Strap for me.

I am still tying granny knots.

Mickey

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-10-2010, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by mickeyobe

WOW! I'm Sold!

No Pentax Hand Strap for me.

I am still tying granny knots.

Mickey

Hi, Mickey. I should perhaps have quoted the questioner who couldn't figure out how it goes together. It's a few messages up in the thread.

mickeyobe · 05-10-2010, 11:15 AM

Albert,

"Hi, Mickey. I should perhaps have quoted the questioner who couldn't figure out how it goes together. It's a few messages up in the thread."

I saw his question. And then your carefully detailed answer.

I am hopeless. I still have a wonderous Op Tech Bino Cam horse harness hanging in my closet just waiting for me to try it once more so it can throttle me.

Mickey

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-10-2010, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by mickeyobe

Albert,

"Hi, Mickey. I should perhaps have quoted the questioner who couldn't figure out how it goes together. It's a few messages up in the thread."

I saw his question. And then your carefully detailed answer.

I am hopeless. I still have a wonderous Op Tech Bino Cam horse harness hanging in my closet just waiting for me to try it once more so it can throttle me.

Mickey

Maybe you need an anal detail descriptor person to instruct you on using your harness?

pxpaulx · 05-10-2010, 11:26 AM

Save yourself the trouble:

http://www.amazon.com/Op-Tech-Wrist-Strap-Black/

and my accompanying installation instructions:

Loop, pull.

And yes, it is great. Yesterday while I *ahem* adjusted my jeans up, this strap held the following:

GF1 Body

Sigma 400mm F5.6

and this attached to my aluminum amvona tripod (this swivel head is all metal, heavy!)

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-10-2010, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

Save yourself the trouble:

http://www.amazon.com/Op-Tech-Wrist-Strap-Black/

and my accompanying installation instructions:

Loop, pull.

It's not the same thing at all. A wrist strap does not keep the camera in position so that you can use it single handed. It only saves it from dropping.

pxpaulx · 05-10-2010, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

A wrist strap does not keep the camera in position so that you can use it single handed. It only saves it from dropping.

Isn't that what your fingers are for? I've given these hand-grips a go before, all they do is lock your hand into an uncomfortable position, just offering up an alternative!

**Canada_Rockies** · 05-10-2010, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by pxpaulx

Isn't that what your fingers are for? I've given these hand-grips a go before, all they do is lock your hand into an uncomfortable position, just offering up an alternative!

I have worn the Pentax strap for three hours with my K10d + D-BG2 + 1.7X + 50-135 without discomfort. At all times, my trigger finger was on the trigger, so to speak. My hand was in a comfortable position. Your mileage may vary.

mickeyobe · 05-10-2010, 12:36 PM

"It's not the same thing at all. A wrist strap does not keep the camera in position so that you can use it single handed. It only saves it from dropping."
So does my simple neck strap.

"Maybe you need an anal detail descriptor person to instruct you on using your harness?"
Is that anything like a colonoscopy? I've had enough of that kind of photography, thank you.

I think my problem with knots and loops and stringy things is that I was never a Boy Scout.

Mickey

NecroticSoldier · 05-10-2010, 01:38 PM

Thanks CanadianRockies! actually... the part that troubled me the most is... the part where it attaches to the right neck strap slot thing. I sorta get it now. It all got messed up and I didn't know how to put it back together. I think I got it now, thanks for the pictures.

05-08-2010, 04:08 PM	#1
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488	Having trouble putting on a Pentax Hand Strap. Yeah... I'm having trouble putting on the handstrap, I got the screw in part on, but having trouble attaching the neck strap part (the strap that's supposed to attach to the camera's right side neck strap loop) onto the camera ;/, can someone tell me the order in which the parts go... they seemed to have come off... (the two slider thingys and... a plate thing with 3 slots.)

05-09-2010, 10:37 PM	#5
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by NecroticSoldier Sorry ;(, came with no instructions... and I think someone has been playing around with this and returned it. Yeah... I'll try my best! No. They come that way directly from Pentax. No instructions just a bunch of straps and leather bits. Originally posted by NecroticSoldier Yeah... I'm having trouble putting on the handstrap, I got the screw in part on, but having trouble attaching the neck strap part (the strap that's supposed to attach to the camera's right side neck strap loop) onto the camera ;/, can someone tell me the order in which the parts go... they seemed to have come off... (the two slider thingys and... a plate thing with 3 slots.) 1. The leather pad, with the strap passed through it, but undone at the right where it goes through the neck strap loop on the camera, the tripod mount at the left. Your nylon strap should go through the longest side of the pad. 2. Now you pass the nylon strap through the tripod mount, bottom to top. The end coming out of the leather should be nearest the camera when the rig is mounted. 3. This is how the nylon strap, rings and tab with D ring go together. The strap comes from the tripod mount through both rings next to the leather end that protects your hand from the rings. Slip the tab with the D ring onto the strap so that it is on the outside when you wrap the strap around the rings. Wrap the strap around the outside ring and pass it toward the leather between the two rings. Wrap the strap around the inside ring and put it through the D ring. This is where the strap binds against itself to stop the slipping. To use the strap, pass your hand between the nylon strap and the leather pad. The rings will be on the back of your hand. Tighten the strap by pulling the end of the strap toward the camera. Keep the tension and stick it to the Velcro. Loosen the strap by removing the end from the Velcro on the leather, then pull the tab with the D ring toward the camera. This slackens the strap/leather hole that your hand is in. After a few times, it proves quite easy to use. Good luck!

05-10-2010, 11:26 AM	#10
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Save yourself the trouble: http://www.amazon.com/Op-Tech-Wrist-Strap-Black/ and my accompanying installation instructions: Loop, pull. And yes, it is great. Yesterday while I ahem adjusted my jeans up, this strap held the following: GF1 Body Sigma 400mm F5.6 and this attached to my aluminum amvona tripod (this swivel head is all metal, heavy!) Last edited by pxpaulx; 05-10-2010 at 11:33 AM.

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Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	I have confidence that you'll figure it out, because God knows how you can explain this kind of thing in writing. In fact, I don't even know what the hell you're talking about.

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NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ira I have confidence that you'll figure it out, because God knows how you can explain this kind of thing in writing. In fact, I don't even know what the hell you're talking about. Sorry ;(, came with no instructions... and I think someone has been playing around with this and returned it. Yeah... I'll try my best!

05-09-2010, 10:04 PM	#4
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05-09-2010, 10:52 PM	#6
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	WOW! I'm Sold! No Pentax Hand Strap for me. I am still tying granny knots. Mickey

05-10-2010, 07:57 AM	#7
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by mickeyobe WOW! I'm Sold! No Pentax Hand Strap for me. I am still tying granny knots. Mickey Hi, Mickey. I should perhaps have quoted the questioner who couldn't figure out how it goes together. It's a few messages up in the thread.

05-10-2010, 11:15 AM	#8
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Albert, "Hi, Mickey. I should perhaps have quoted the questioner who couldn't figure out how it goes together. It's a few messages up in the thread." I saw his question. And then your carefully detailed answer. I am hopeless. I still have a wonderous Op Tech Bino Cam horse harness hanging in my closet just waiting for me to try it once more so it can throttle me. Mickey

05-10-2010, 11:23 AM	#9
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by mickeyobe Albert, "Hi, Mickey. I should perhaps have quoted the questioner who couldn't figure out how it goes together. It's a few messages up in the thread." I saw his question. And then your carefully detailed answer. I am hopeless. I still have a wonderous Op Tech Bino Cam horse harness hanging in my closet just waiting for me to try it once more so it can throttle me. Mickey Maybe you need an anal detail descriptor person to instruct you on using your harness?

05-10-2010, 11:30 AM	#11
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by pxpaulx Save yourself the trouble: http://www.amazon.com/Op-Tech-Wrist-Strap-Black/ and my accompanying installation instructions: Loop, pull. It's not the same thing at all. A wrist strap does not keep the camera in position so that you can use it single handed. It only saves it from dropping.

05-10-2010, 11:35 AM	#12
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies A wrist strap does not keep the camera in position so that you can use it single handed. It only saves it from dropping. Isn't that what your fingers are for? I've given these hand-grips a go before, all they do is lock your hand into an uncomfortable position, just offering up an alternative!

05-10-2010, 11:55 AM	#13
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by pxpaulx Isn't that what your fingers are for? I've given these hand-grips a go before, all they do is lock your hand into an uncomfortable position, just offering up an alternative! I have worn the Pentax strap for three hours with my K10d + D-BG2 + 1.7X + 50-135 without discomfort. At all times, my trigger finger was on the trigger, so to speak. My hand was in a comfortable position. Your mileage may vary.

05-10-2010, 12:36 PM	#14
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	"It's not the same thing at all. A wrist strap does not keep the camera in position so that you can use it single handed. It only saves it from dropping." So does my simple neck strap. "Maybe you need an anal detail descriptor person to instruct you on using your harness?" Is that anything like a colonoscopy? I've had enough of that kind of photography, thank you. I think my problem with knots and loops and stringy things is that I was never a Boy Scout. Mickey

05-10-2010, 01:38 PM	#15
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Thanks CanadianRockies! actually... the part that troubled me the most is... the part where it attaches to the right neck strap slot thing. I sorta get it now. It all got messed up and I didn't know how to put it back together. I think I got it now, thanks for the pictures.

Having trouble putting on a Pentax Hand Strap.

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