best camera shoulder strap for D800E?

TOF guy wrote:

I remember your post . A key point was that the tripod mount is not designed to be used to hold a camera at the end of a shoulder strap. But there should be no problem for a strap attached to the eyelets for shoulder straps.

Yes, I share your pain. It brings two other key points here.

• Damage the camera by using a strap attached to the tripod mount and you're footing the bill for the repair: this is not to be fixed by Nikon under warranty
• The damage may be such that the camera cannot be fixed at all

It's a very small risk (many have used a black rapid strap without problem) but not a "zero" risk so IMO why take the chance when there are other options just as efficient and without the risks (YMMV)?

I hope you'll find a solution to your problem. Have you tried a service center other than Nikon's ? At least they could tell you in detail why the camera is not fixable, or maybe confirm that it can be fixed, even if they can't do it themselves.

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Thierry - posted as regular member