Worried about camera spinning around &amp; the lens hitting things since the carabiner seems to let the camera spin freely. Have you had problems w/this?
208027
There is a stopping plastic thing that you set so it can't go further than your hip. It only slides up in front when you pull it up. With it on your hip it doesn't spin. It is a great strap!
125847
I have had this happen a couple of times on my camera (purchased December 2011). I am not sure why it is getting stuck like that; when it happens for me, the whole camera freezes up. The only way I have found to "un-stick" the lens cover is to pop the battery out and put it back in, which seems to "re-set" things.
990936
It hasn't been an issue -- I've cropped pictures -- but I am not a pro. I love the lens. It's great for low light shots.
1961500
My best response is true. While it can handle more weight and be counter balanced easy enough, there is some bending that can happen which will warp the metal. A dslr and a decent lens is fine but don't pile on a bunch of other gear or you'll end up with a bent jib.
343272
I had no issues! The extra grip simply attaches to the bottom of your camera. The feel is a little on the cheap side, but I LOVE this thing. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. At less than half the cost of the Nikon extender grip it is worth every penny.
2125289
I have the Nikon grip now. Like it but the thing is not sturdy.. it moves. no way to tighten more. I am about to return it and wait.
483239
When handling in normal circumstances, I have not found lens creep to be an issue. The one scenario where there is a bit of creep is when using a Blackrapid camera strap, which in effect hangs the camera upside down. That in itself is usually not enough, however normal hiking/walking movements will jog the lens. I compensate for that by loosely holding the camera so it does not sway around.
1951670
Twist and lock, never had a problem with the weight of the camera causing rotation. It was used mainly for scuba diving and it worked great
1564043
I haven't had anything like that happen to mine. I was just looking at the lens and honestly I can't see what might fall off in the way of a thin, plastic circle or ring. If the camera is still operating properly then I'd say keep taking pictures. With hope the now-missing circle/ring hasn't left an opening where dust and dirt can get into the lens or the camera itself. Keep us posted.
382648
Screw in center needs to be tight...no wobbly...and the rotation quit on mine after a short time (couple weeks of 24/7)...a little light lube might get it going again...I suggest 3-in-one oil...sewing machine oil...don't get it on the lens or it will crap it out...I used P-B Blaster and it wasted my lens...but it quit spinning again very shortly ,so that was a moot point...hthy...Hobbiehubbcapp.
545165
Mine does the same thing. Not pleased with it at all. It will also come loose form the lens real easy. It just won't stay tightened. Don't know what else to buy. I just quit using it on my tripod. Wouldn't recommend this at all, I give it a 00000000!!
1618029
I have not noticed any damage. I usually have it on while photographing weddings. I am usually carrying a Canon 7D with a 70-200mm lens during a lot of the time.
45517
We have been using the camera for just about 1 month. Thus far we have not encountered problems with the lens.
890953
Yes I received mine a week ago and the lens crashes into the filter; not just in macro but any time the camera struggles to focus. Reading online apparently the lens can protrude a little when focusing causing the crash. I think I got a lemon so the adapter ring is going back.Update: nevermind I'm just a dumbass. I had accidentally assembled it in the wrong order. All is good and focus works fine. Since it is possible to put together backwards it makes me wonder how many of the focus reports are just user error.
2106403
Hi Zach...it's pretty solid but then I also use a Sony AS10 with stabilization. Even still, it works well. While the tightning screw has never come loose, I string a plastic zip tie through the end to keep it from turning. I'm not about to lose my camera from a screw set that vibrates loose. Anyway, I like it; it's small and compact and does not wobble like the bigger, taller attachments.
1529401
The adapter I have was very tight at first. I removed the assembly from the camera and had to use a considerable amount of force to get it to come off the first lens I put it on. Just MAKE SURE the small release pin on the side is pulled back (to release the locking pin) before trying to rotate the adapter when removing it. Be careful not to damage your lens. Best of luck.
742133
Yes, I did and it's easily fixed. Use a appropriate size wrench to simply tighten the nuts on the screws until the camera isn't too hard to rotate, but the frame supports the weight of the flash. I'd tighten the screws about 1/4 turn each until this result is achieved.