Have you experienced this problem yourself? We all know camera gear is expensive and the last thing we want is unnecessary damage. In this video I'll share a unique problem related to camera straps / slings, which can occur if you have an adapter between the lens and camera. Please let me know in the comments if this has happened to you - and what you did to avoid it!
I haven’t had this happen to me, however, I’ve had the AF switch move inadvertently. I put gaffer tape over the switch to keep it in the position that I want it at.
Cracking video Paul. I’ve also always got around this with either the Peak Design strap and/or the Cotton Carrier - both absolute game changers for me. Both save on the stress point between the lens/adapter and the body. Top content as always mate. 🎉
Yes I had this happen with my r5 , 100-400 EF and 1.4 Ext. The camera fell a only had a little scratch. I added a leash to my Black rapid strap. I also never change lens so I used electrical taped from the body mount and over contact points. Probably not necessary but better safe than sorry.
Yes, with a Sigma mc11 adapter and my Canon 200-400 f4. In my case, I had the camera and lens on my lap and when I wanted to pick up the camera it came off in my hand. Luckily for me, the lens stayed on my lap and therefore no damage
Ive had this a couple of times, both on the 7dmk2 and the r7. i think it is even worse when running a x1.4 teleconverter. I mainly use an EF 100-400 mk2. Luckily i tether the body to the camera strap, i have also now offset the lens mount and that has made a big difference
Had it happen to me a few times with my Sony A7iii and Sony 200-600 lens combination when the lens disconnected from the camera. It was only happening with that big lens, not with anything smaller and lighter but fortunately my camera strap had come with a safety tether (your solution #1) and so no damage done. To begin with I couldn't work out what was wrong - trying all sorts of twisting and pulling on the lens when not pressing the switch didn't release it and it wasn't until I eventually realised that because of the weight of the lens I was clamping my hand much more firmly on the right hand grip of the camera and inadvertently pressing my middle finger against the lens release switch. I later ungraded to the A7iv and was pleased to note that they'd moved the release switch down the body and away from my errant finger !
Paul, I had this very issue happen to me with my Canon 5D4 and a 300 mm lens. I use a Kirk brand over the shoulder strap, slung over my left side. Luckily the camera body fell onto my foot before landing onto a boardwalk. There was no damage but when the camera landed on the boardwalk, it was only inches from falling into a swampy area under the boardwalk. In the same fashion, I have also had my lens Canon locking hoods fall off as the camera was bobbing around as I walked. I am more cautious now, but I am looking into some type of tether options. For the hoods, I just put them on with the locking button on the outside away from my body, and it works fine. Great subject matter. I'm sure you will save someones camera with this one. Keep up the great work.
Yes, I’ve had it happen and I now attach my Canon R7 to the EF lens in the way that you suggest. I would suggest that the problem arises from a design fault and that it shouldn’t be possible to disconnect the camera from the lens so easily.
I had the same issues with R5 and 100-400L II with 1.4x ext and tried all your solutions. The best so far is to use the Peak Design Capture Clip V3. Not happened since.
No, although this was a primary reason that I switched from adapted lenses to native glass, plus the possibility of having reduced weather sealing using an adapter.
I've had this happen and solved it by taping the release button of the adapter - I only used it on one lens so it wasn't a bother having to remove the tape to actually use the button / remove the adapter. I have seen people suggesting not to run a strap between the lens and camera because it stresses the mount if you snag on something?
Hi Paul, I've had this nearly happen a few times with teleconvertors. I tend to rest my hand on the camera body when walking though, so I've noticed that the camera was turning. It did fully happen to me once though, when unloading gear from the car. That time my 1d iii hit the tarmac from waist height. I thought to myself "that will have dinged the paint, but it'll probably be okay" I was wrong and the camera was dead. These days I nearly always have a camera and lens cover on (from wildlife watching supplies - I love their gear). I have never had this happen with a cover on the camera. Perhaps it adds a bit of slip that stops the catch catching on my clothes. Oh and I don't travel with lenses attached to cameras anymore either. Edit: the cover I mentioned is a waterproof camo cover in one piece for the camera and lens, not a neoprene lens cover set. The neoprene set might also stop this issue, as long as it has a piece for the ef / rf adapter.
I'm pretty new into wildlife photography, but I think I found some great strap-solutions: Just some D-rings attached to the tripod-threads of the lens AND the cam...and then I got this wonderful strap that is actually made for bags, leather and over 4cm (almost 2") wide. This way the camera and lens are not dangling at all at my hip, they sit there very safe, cross shoulder strapped. All together only about 35€ ! And they are secure with the strap being attached at two points, with very sturdy brass clips that has a spring-like release that you can open easily with a thumb but impossible to open by itself.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography You're welcome, it was a bit extensively detailed because I went for unknown non-camera market products, I really don't like these rip-offs like 85€ for a piece of a safety belt! 🙂
Two weeks ago I had my Canon R body with battery grip come off my Canon rf 200-800 lens this same way. I somehow engaged the lens release button. I use the Black Rapid strap. Luckily it landed in the drying mud of the beach and fell on its back. No damage and just a bit of dirt on the eyepiece. But my heart stopped when it happened. I already tether my lenses to the strap, going to copy what you did and tether the lens and camera.
Hi Paul, I do around 15 events a year for a media agency,and have my 7d mkii securely attached to one side of an Optech dual harness.Two of their straps on the camera lugs,then the harness clipped to them. I've heard from photographers who use a similar method to yours,and at some point,it failed.I'd never trust a system where the tripod bush is used as the main attachment point,having the whole kit hanging upside down! With my method,the kit is safely the right way up and rests on my hip when not in use.Then is easily brought up when needed.Just to clarify;I don't use converters on my lenses,the 70-300 is more than adequate for shots of stage acts,with my 24-105 L for everything else. I recently covered our local Pride event over 9 hours,2000+ shots taken,and the whole kit was safe and secure.
This happened to me twice within a week while shooting surf boat racing with a Canon 5D4 & and EF70-200 2.8L. Luckily I wasn’t walking on sand when it happened. I also had the Black Rapid strap. I have been quite paranoid about this since then. I am sort or relieved that this isn’t quite the unique experience I thought it was. Up until now I hadn’t come up with a solution.
Hi Paul, I have nort had this problem as yet. I have the peak design strap with the foot plate which both quick release parts attach to. I have an L bracket an the R6mk2 which seems to protect the adaptor button. But will try the tether as well to make sure. With the L bracket I use it away from the body so think that stops me hitting the said button.
@PaulMiguelPhotography before I got the peak design strap I just used to carry the camera while walking. Bit of a pain that. Since using the strap I wouldn't go back to carrying it any more.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography I think it depends on the lens you're using, if you're using a lens that's heavier than the camera, attaching the strap to the lens makes sense, which is probably why most people don't have that problem. Most people don't have lenses that are large enough to need that.
Not this problem but just had an expensive repair due to carrying 600mm lens & body with strap attached to the body and contacts issue from weight if lens 🤦🏼♂️
@@PaulMiguelPhotography it is what it is :-) body mounting plate developed too much "play" with 2 x lenses (so not lenses) , think it was leaping across rocks in Wales with camera mostly in hand but not every time, so probably my fault. You take 4lb lens and the bending moment on the mount must be huge so makes sense that I ought to anchor to lens (not body) then its 4lb lens with weight of 3lb body ... as they say six of one , half a dozen of the other , but will be have to be more careful in future - these cameras are amazingly built and incredibly waterproof and durable , but you wouldn;'t do that with a laptop so my zest for a picture may need to be reigned in on occasions🤪 Buy hey got £500 reminder!
In addition it may be good to mention that one of side of the Carry Speed also has a Arca Swiss plate attached, so that the lens collar still can be used for its original purpose. The other side attaches to the camera body, using the hole for a tripod screw.
Not to the point the lens or camera has fell to the ground but many times me sony len/camera has detached just lucky to have caught them . (sony is the worst for this)
Have you experienced this problem yourself? We all know camera gear is expensive and the last thing we want is unnecessary damage. In this video I'll share a unique problem related to camera straps / slings, which can occur if you have an adapter between the lens and camera. Please let me know in the comments if this has happened to you - and what you did to avoid it!
I bought a couple of silicone rubber bracelets on fleabay and put them on top of each release button, and this has worked well for me.
I also use Peak Design sling and have never had this happen - thanks for the useful information as none of us want to have expensive equipment drop!
I haven’t had this happen to me, however, I’ve had the AF switch move inadvertently. I put gaffer tape over the switch to keep it in the position that I want it at.
Cracking video Paul. I’ve also always got around this with either the Peak Design strap and/or the Cotton Carrier - both absolute game changers for me. Both save on the stress point between the lens/adapter and the body. Top content as always mate. 🎉
Thank you
Yes I had this happen with my r5 , 100-400 EF and 1.4 Ext. The camera fell a only had a little scratch. I added a leash to my Black rapid strap. I also never change lens so I used electrical taped from the body mount and over contact points. Probably not necessary but better safe than sorry.
Yes, with a Sigma mc11 adapter and my Canon 200-400 f4.
In my case, I had the camera and lens on my lap and when I wanted to pick up the camera it came off in my hand. Luckily for me, the lens stayed on my lap and therefore no damage
Ive had this a couple of times, both on the 7dmk2 and the r7. i think it is even worse when running a x1.4 teleconverter. I mainly use an EF 100-400 mk2. Luckily i tether the body to the camera strap, i have also now offset the lens mount and that has made a big difference
Had it happen to me a few times with my Sony A7iii and Sony 200-600 lens combination when the lens disconnected from the camera. It was only happening with that big lens, not with anything smaller and lighter but fortunately my camera strap had come with a safety tether (your solution #1) and so no damage done. To begin with I couldn't work out what was wrong - trying all sorts of twisting and pulling on the lens when not pressing the switch didn't release it and it wasn't until I eventually realised that because of the weight of the lens I was clamping my hand much more firmly on the right hand grip of the camera and inadvertently pressing my middle finger against the lens release switch. I later ungraded to the A7iv and was pleased to note that they'd moved the release switch down the body and away from my errant finger !
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. That's amazing that can happen! Really useful, thank you!
Food for thought... Though I usually support the camera with my hand by the adapter and lens at the same time to reduce the strain.
Paul, I had this very issue happen to me with my Canon 5D4 and a 300 mm lens. I use a Kirk brand over the shoulder strap, slung over my left side. Luckily the camera body fell onto my foot before landing onto a boardwalk. There was no damage but when the camera landed on the boardwalk, it was only inches from falling into a swampy area under the boardwalk. In the same fashion, I have also had my lens Canon locking hoods fall off as the camera was bobbing around as I walked. I am more cautious now, but I am looking into some type of tether options. For the hoods, I just put them on with the locking button on the outside away from my body, and it works fine. Great subject matter. I'm sure you will save someones camera with this one. Keep up the great work.
You were indeed lucky there! I think some of these things will just inevitably happen one day, but all good if we can reduce the chances. Thank you
Yes, I’ve had it happen and I now attach my Canon R7 to the EF lens in the way that you suggest. I would suggest that the problem arises from a design fault and that it shouldn’t be possible to disconnect the camera from the lens so easily.
It's a good point. Surely this shouldn't be possible anyway!
I had the same issues with R5 and 100-400L II with 1.4x ext and tried all your solutions. The best so far is to use the Peak Design Capture Clip V3. Not happened since.
Thank you for that. I'll try check that out.
No, although this was a primary reason that I switched from adapted lenses to native glass, plus the possibility of having reduced weather sealing using an adapter.
I've had this happen and solved it by taping the release button of the adapter - I only used it on one lens so it wasn't a bother having to remove the tape to actually use the button / remove the adapter. I have seen people suggesting not to run a strap between the lens and camera because it stresses the mount if you snag on something?
Hi Paul, I've had this nearly happen a few times with teleconvertors. I tend to rest my hand on the camera body when walking though, so I've noticed that the camera was turning. It did fully happen to me once though, when unloading gear from the car. That time my 1d iii hit the tarmac from waist height. I thought to myself "that will have dinged the paint, but it'll probably be okay" I was wrong and the camera was dead.
These days I nearly always have a camera and lens cover on (from wildlife watching supplies - I love their gear). I have never had this happen with a cover on the camera. Perhaps it adds a bit of slip that stops the catch catching on my clothes.
Oh and I don't travel with lenses attached to cameras anymore either.
Edit: the cover I mentioned is a waterproof camo cover in one piece for the camera and lens, not a neoprene lens cover set. The neoprene set might also stop this issue, as long as it has a piece for the ef / rf adapter.
Oh my goodness. Yes, I agree - that extra something like a cover can help. Really appreciate you sharing this
I'm pretty new into wildlife photography, but I think I found some great strap-solutions:
Just some D-rings attached to the tripod-threads of the lens AND the cam...and then I got this wonderful strap that is actually made for bags, leather and over 4cm (almost 2") wide.
This way the camera and lens are not dangling at all at my hip, they sit there very safe, cross shoulder strapped. All together only about 35€ !
And they are secure with the strap being attached at two points, with very sturdy brass clips that has a spring-like release that you can open easily with a thumb but impossible to open by itself.
Thanks for sharing so much detail. I'm sure others will really appreciate this too.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography You're welcome, it was a bit extensively detailed because I went for unknown non-camera market products, I really don't like these rip-offs like 85€ for a piece of a safety belt! 🙂
Two weeks ago I had my Canon R body with battery grip come off my Canon rf 200-800 lens this same way. I somehow engaged the lens release button. I use the Black Rapid strap. Luckily it landed in the drying mud of the beach and fell on its back. No damage and just a bit of dirt on the eyepiece. But my heart stopped when it happened. I already tether my lenses to the strap, going to copy what you did and tether the lens and camera.
Scary isn't it?
@@PaulMiguelPhotography yup....one of the worst feelings I have had in a long time. Don't want to experience that again!!!
Hi Paul, I do around 15 events a year for a media agency,and have my 7d mkii securely attached to one side of an Optech dual harness.Two of their straps on the camera lugs,then the harness clipped to them.
I've heard from photographers who use a similar method to yours,and at some point,it failed.I'd never trust a system where the tripod bush is used as the main attachment point,having the whole kit hanging upside down!
With my method,the kit is safely the right way up and rests on my hip when not in use.Then is easily brought up when needed.Just to clarify;I don't use converters on my lenses,the 70-300 is more than adequate for shots of stage acts,with my 24-105 L for everything else.
I recently covered our local Pride event over 9 hours,2000+ shots taken,and the whole kit was safe and secure.
Thank Roy. Truthfully, I never feel confident when the camera is just hanging there, as you say. I usually hold it too. Thanks for sharing this info.
This happened to me twice within a week while shooting surf boat racing with a Canon 5D4 & and EF70-200 2.8L. Luckily I wasn’t walking on sand when it happened. I also had the Black Rapid strap. I have been quite paranoid about this since then. I am sort or relieved that this isn’t quite the unique experience I thought it was. Up until now I hadn’t come up with a solution.
I had no idea how common it was. Just see the amount of comments here - it's incredible.
Hi Paul, I have nort had this problem as yet. I have the peak design strap with the foot plate which both quick release parts attach to.
I have an L bracket an the R6mk2 which seems to protect the adaptor button.
But will try the tether as well to make sure.
With the L bracket I use it away from the body so think that stops me hitting the said button.
Great stuff - thank you for sharing that Gary. Quite a few people seem to use the Peak Design. Looks nice actually.
@PaulMiguelPhotography before I got the peak design strap I just used to carry the camera while walking.
Bit of a pain that. Since using the strap I wouldn't go back to carrying it any more.
Great tips Paul really helpful useful video 👏👏
Yes, nightmares about clowns are awful. 🤣
I have not had this happen but I don't use an adapter very often. Good advice.
For sure. Cheers Jeff - it's quite a unique problem I guess, but I think it's happened way more than I thought.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography I think it depends on the lens you're using, if you're using a lens that's heavier than the camera, attaching the strap to the lens makes sense, which is probably why most people don't have that problem. Most people don't have lenses that are large enough to need that.
Hi Paul just put some tape round it to stop it that's what I would do .......
Not this problem but just had an expensive repair due to carrying 600mm lens & body with strap attached to the body and contacts issue from weight if lens 🤦🏼♂️
God that sounds awful.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography it is what it is :-) body mounting plate developed too much "play" with 2 x lenses (so not lenses) , think it was leaping across rocks in Wales with camera mostly in hand but not every time, so probably my fault. You take 4lb lens and the bending moment on the mount must be huge so makes sense that I ought to anchor to lens (not body) then its 4lb lens with weight of 3lb body ... as they say six of one , half a dozen of the other , but will be have to be more careful in future - these cameras are amazingly built and incredibly waterproof and durable , but you wouldn;'t do that with a laptop so my zest for a picture may need to be reigned in on occasions🤪 Buy hey got £500 reminder!
I am using for many years a much better strap: Carry speed. This one connects the lens as well as the camera seperately.
In addition it may be good to mention that one of side of the Carry Speed also has a Arca Swiss plate attached, so that the lens collar still can be used for its original purpose. The other side attaches to the camera body, using the hole for a tripod screw.
not yet
My none adapted Sigma 150-600c lens has twice now come off my 1DX, just don't ever seem to click in fully. Worrying aint it?. All the best.
I don't use any straps or harnesses and just cut around handheld. Never had any issues although it probably causes viewer anxiety 😂
I much prefer just holding it too!
I always tether my camera body if I'm using a strap. It's a no-brainer.
This happened to me. F*ck these straps!!! Never using mine again honestly...
I understand.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography really enjoying the falcam strap as a replacement!
thought it was just me, it's happened to me twice
WARNING! Some viewers may find this video distressing! 😢
I hope I didnt terrify people too much!
Touch wood not had that problem. As for clowns, can't say they scare me, but I've never ever seen them as funny
They never are. Chronically depressed most of them I reckon..
my rf 600 f4 and r5 hit the ground it will happen
Really? Was that with a strap? Great combo by the way.
@@PaulMiguelPhotography black rapid hook wore and broke but lucky fell not far because I was standing in a hole and soft grass
Thanks for that information. I've heard this before.
Not to the point the lens or camera has fell to the ground but many times me sony len/camera has detached just lucky to have caught them . (sony is the worst for this)
Your strap is too long.
....or, just spend £10k on RF lenses...problem solved...! 😊😝
Exactly.
Your sound has some recording noise/wine, on headphones right ear more pronounced, quite unpleasant to listen.
Thank you. I sometimes have issues with thjs microphone. Appreciate the comment.
Turn the lensfoot 90 degrees. Problem solved. ;)
Doesn't work when you use a lens cover. Next, please 😀