Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The Arca system seems a bit clunky to me. You have to screw it in and out.
There are Arca compatible llevers. But, really, screwing takes a few seconds at most and is very secure once closed. I never ever minded having to screw the lock. Plus it has several advantages: universality, ability to turn the head into a mini macro rail, etc.
Originally posted by WondringLisa For some time I have using the Arca quick release system and have dual plate for the camera that allows me to attach a strap ring too (Shuangyu M-PRO Aluminium Quick Release Plate Clamp: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics). For christmas I got a new tripod (K&F Concept KF2624L) that has a head using the Velbon quick release system. I have so far been unable to find a dual plate for the new tripod. How do you guys handle using a body strap and tripod? Do you switch the fittings as needed?
I also (like someone else who posted) use Peak Design's system. Their straps are excellent, and come with an Acra-Swiss compatible plate. But mostly I use their Capture Clip. In any case, their quick-release Anchors are wonderful and unobtrusive, and their plates fit on all Acra-Swiss heads I've ever used.
Here's a review of the previous version of the Capture (the new one is smaller and sleeker but the operation is identical) as well as their strap:
Peak Design Slide Strap and Capture Clip System Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews