mini-review: camdapter's leather handstrap

Andy

Ric Grupe wrote:

Andy, is this base compatible with the Bogen 322RC2 Head?

Arca style.

If so...wouldn't that be convenient! I'd never take it off.

I realize I can look this up.....but I figured you would know offhand and save me the effort!

Neckstrap, handstrap, and tripod mount all in one!!! Looks solid too.

i heard back from jim garavuso. no, that plate won't work with the 322rc2. but the good news is, is that jim g's gonna make one!

jim garavuso wrote:

I have looked at the Manfrotto plate and my Arca plates will not fit in that QR head. The angle of the dovetail is different and there are some other clearance issues. That being said, I do intend to develop a compatible plate for that system. It is very popular and I have had many requests from users. I can't give you a firm timeframe on that development but I will consider you my Beta tester.

i love it when businesses listen to their customers. jim: make it flat on the bottom still, so the camera rests flat....

jtg

Ric Grupe wrote:

Markins makes similar plates that don't have pins (something that over time can loosen and get lost) and have an anti-twist design.

The one for the 20D can be found here.

http://www.markinsamerica.com/MA5/PG-34.php

Ric:

Just a couple of comments:

The stainless steel pins on Camdapers are held in place with setscrews. I use locktite thread locker on them, so they will not loosen unless they are deliberately removed by using an allen wrench to break the seal, something I recommend users not to do.

The Camdapters for the 5D, 20D, D100 etc. have an anti-twist lip design.

The Markins plates are very nicely made with an machined integral strap lug, BUT unless you have VERY small hands the Canon E1 hand strap will not work with them. Camdapters on the other hand will allow you to use either the E1 hand strap or Camdapter Leather Hand Straps.

Jim Garavuso
http://www.camdapter.com

Ric Grupe

Good to know.

jtg wrote:

Ric:

Just a couple of comments:

The stainless steel pins on Camdapers are held in place with setscrews. I use locktite thread locker on them, so they will not loosen unless they are deliberately removed by using an allen wrench to break the seal, something I recommend users not to do.

The Camdapters for the 5D, 20D, D100 etc. have an anti-twist lip design.

The Markins plates are very nicely made with an machined integral strap lug, BUT unless you have VERY small hands the Canon E1 hand strap will not work with them. Camdapters on the other hand will allow you to use either the E1 hand strap or Camdapter Leather Hand Straps.

Jim Garavuso
http://www.camdapter.com

Thanks for the info.

Can you speak to this?

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?postid=178969#poststop

Not sure if Bogen base is arca or proprietary.

Andy

Ric Grupe wrote:

Thanks for the info.

Can you speak to this?

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?postid=178969#poststop

Not sure if Bogen base is arca or proprietary.

ric, your link there just goes back to this thread. here's my resp to your question which i asked jim: linky

Ric Grupe

Terrific!

andy wrote:

i heard back from jim garavuso. no, that plate won't work with the 322rc2. but the good news is, is that jim g's gonna make one!



i love it when businesses listen to their customers. jim: make it flat on the bottom still, so the camera rests flat....

Me too!

If your memory is better than mine, could you PM me when further developments occur?

Thanks, Andy. Appreciated!!!

Andy

Ric Grupe wrote:

Me too!

If your memory is better than mine, could you PM me when further developments occur?

Thanks, Andy. Appreciated!!!

i will update this thread, just subscribe to it and let dgrin do the remember for you

Ric Grupe

andy wrote:

i will update this thread, just subscribe to it and let dgrin do the remember for you

Done!

Thanks.

docwalker

Do you have an update on the status of the Bogen version? I am in the market for a handstrap for my D200 w/battery grip.

Like some of the earlier posters, I am using a 322RC2.

Andy

Camdapter Review Updated
http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1075510

Andy

Andy wrote:

i heard back from jim garavuso. no, that plate won't work with the 322rc2. but the good news is, is that jim g's gonna make one!



i love it when businesses listen to their customers. jim: make it flat on the bottom still, so the camera rests flat....

And Jim Garavuso comes through:
http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1075510

My review has been updated to include info and pics of the new Manfrotto / Bogen plate.

TristanP

Thanks for the update Andy. I will be getting one of these for Christmas. to Jim for designing the Bogen adapter.

System

Just ordered one for my 5D, now I don't need a BG to use my handstrap



Dan

jdryan3

mrclark321 wrote:

Just ordered one for my 5D, now I don't need a BG to use my handstrap

Dan

Dan -
What kind of head do have? I use the 486 RC2, which the camadapter web site says should be OK, but...first hand feedback is always better

Pindy

I discovered, pioneer that I am, that Jim's Manfrotto plate obstructs the battery door on the Rebel XTi with the strap attached, only by a few mm. Though I'm sending mine back, Jim's going to look at the design for his next production run to try to accommodate us entry-level folk with a recessed strap loop.

Great guy in all and beautiful quality stuff.