I added a safety strap to my Carry Speed CS-Pro a few weeks ago, after hearing of similar stories. I attached the main strap to my DA*300 tripod mount, and the safety strap to my K-3.
That very same day, the main strap came free of the tripod mount and the safety strap caught my rig, preventing a fall.
I'm pretty sure it was user error, I installed the tripod screw attachment improperly, but that's beside the point. The safety strap saved my ass. I will only use the sling with two attachment points from now on.
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Originally posted by ChrisPlatt In my experience an "old-fashioned" thin woven nylon neckstrap permanently attached at two points is the most secure.
It's short enough that your camera won't swing about dangerously even when you bend over.
When adjusted to the proper length it also acts as a camera brace when you hold camera to your eye.
Best of all it's usually supplied with the camera body, i.e. it's free!
Try it with a K-3, battery grip, DA*300 and 1.4X TC.
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Originally posted by bobpur I never never use that garbage, those and the " gunslinger on the belt things !" My cam and the 120-400 are either in my hand or a laptop bag that holds
it horizontal hood and all. Just takes a moment to remove it by the handle, no danger of dropping or banging it on something.
Seen some people with 2 straps crossed and 2 cameras swinging around ! Must be a Grunge thing
A sling is a great solution for quick shooting.
There's nothing Grunge about me, yet for wildlife/birding/nature I usually have a sling over one shoulder and a messenger bag over the other shoulder, with another body and spare lenses. I just ordered one the holster type bags, so I guess I'm one of those guys.