advantages of triangle split rings

[ampguy]

What are the advantages of triangle split rings vs circle or D or other shapes?

 

[visiondr]

I suspect that, while the advantage is minor, a triangular split ring will be less likely to come into contact with the camera body (and thus less likely to scratch the camera) than a round shape.

That's my $0.02

Ron

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Well, if the Da Vinci Code is to be believed ... the triangles have the virtue of being a hidden V symbol of the chalice and the Holy Grail in addition to holding up your camera.

Just don't let the Swiss guards near the Vatican catch you shooting with them.

 

[ampguy]

I haven't seen it

I haven't seen it

nor read the book. no desire really. read my blog to see what books excite me.

Well, if the Da Vinci Code is to be believed ... the triangles have the virtue of being a hidden V symbol of the chalice and the Holy Grail in addition to holding up your camera.

Just don't let the Swiss guards near the Vatican catch you shooting with them.

 

[ampguy]

could be

could be

maybe also to get a temporary locking grip when pressure is applied on the strap for a long exposure?

I suspect that, while the advantage is minor, a triangular split ring will be less likely to come into contact with the camera body (and thus less likely to scratch the camera) than a round shape.

That's my $0.02

Ron

 

[RayPA]

The V is also the sign for woman (the shape of the womb). Inverted it's the sign for male.

I saw the movie recently. 😉


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[RML]

I have no idea. My R-D1 came with triangular split rings and I discarded them almost straight away. I found them horrible to get the strap attached to and they constantly sat at odd angles in the loop holes. It bugged me in minutes, and were sooner replaced than attached. 🙂

 

[ChrisPlatt]

The O-shaped rings keep getting caught in my hair,
just like my Slinky! 😉

Chris

 

[OldNick]

The O-shaped rings keep getting caught in my hair,
just like my Slinky! 😉

Chris

Hair? Who has hair?

 

[jano]

Hair? Who has hair?

Perhaps I should get a convertible now, while I'm young and still have some 😀

 

[ampguy]

interesting!

interesting!

Thanks Roland, maybe I will have to get the abbreviated audio book for my next road trip!

You should though ! that book is an even better marketing stunt than the M8 !

Some parallels there if you consider, both WRT marketing as well as market type and reaction ...

😀

 

[airds]

Aki Aashi leather camera lugs are ideal, I use them with the triangluar rings, but he supplies round ones ...... see item ebay #280049178193

 

[venchka]

I don't know what advantage they have if any, but my Canon EF came with them in 1975 and they are still working fine.

 

[Bryce]

I dunno either, but 1970's Pentax's came with them. They're THAT good. I'm keeping mine.