What Photography Related Item Have You Bought or Sold This Week?

[AlphaWorld]

Many thanks is Craig. Do you think the PD slide and connectors are strong enough for the 300mm f2.8 and will it be comfortable for long walks?

The anchors are rated at 90kg, and the lens + body is under 3kg. I think they'll hold up

I have carried the 300 GM on a PD Slide or even Slide Lite for 4+ hours at a time (likewise the 50-150, which weighs about the same). I've done the same (but with the anchors attached to the lens lugs, rather than the body) with a Slide on the 100-400 f/4.5 (noticeably heavier) and with the 400-800 (over a kilo heavier). The 400-800 gets tiring, but it's just the weight - the step is laughing at my lack of fitness. I do cradle the 400-800 sometimes to relieve the weight on my neck - I'm going to try using the strap as a diagonal carry next time (so the weight doesn't rest on the back of my neck.

Absolutely no worries about the strength of the strap - just make sure the anchors are clicked into the ends of the strap (there's a nice positive click to confirm.

 

[CrankinSteve]

The anchors are rated at 90kg, and the lens + body is under 3kg. I think they'll hold up

I have carried the 300 GM on a PD Slide or even Slide Lite for 4+ hours at a time (likewise the 50-150, which weighs about the same). I've done the same (but with the anchors attached to the lens lugs, rather than the body) with a Slide on the 100-400 f/4.5 (noticeably heavier) and with the 400-800 (over a kilo heavier). The 400-800 gets tiring, but it's just the weight - the step is laughing at my lack of fitness. I do cradle the 400-800 sometimes to relieve the weight on my neck - I'm going to try using the strap as a diagonal carry next time (so the weight doesn't rest on the back of my neck.

Absolutely no worries about the strength of the strap - just make sure the anchors are clicked into the ends of the strap (there's a nice positive click to confirm.

I use the following for my 400-800 lens.

Wimberley AP-640 Replacement Foot for Sony FE 400-800mm​

Leofoto SP-01 Push Button Quick Detach Modular Tripod Strap, Left/Right Handed, Nylon Webbing​

Ultra Thick & Breathable Universal Shoulder Pad Cushion for Bag - Long & Comfort​

This is the link for the pad:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNK56BHZ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
The strap connects to the QD Quick Disconnect

I also have the Leofoto QD which allows me to use my Peak Design Straps as well.

Leofoto QD-1 Push-Button Quick-Detach Sling Swivel​

i hope this might be helpful. That Thick Shoulder pad is exceptionally helpful.