Shoulder strap ruins D-800

I would have never thought that the base plate cannot withstand the weight of the camera and would ultimately bend if one holds the camera by a strap attached to the thread. But it's true that Nikon has never recommended the use of the tripod thread for this purpose.

Did the strap manufacturer warn you about this eventuality ? Who is it, BTW? You should let them know of the risks associated with using the D800/D800e with their straps.

Please post an image if you have a chance . This would be very helpful info.

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Thierry