September 2017
Beginner
224 pages
8h
English
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63. TRIPOD SLING
THIS DIY PROJECT takes advantage of parts you probably already have laying around at home, such as an extra camera strap and a few feet of cord.
There are lots of ways to connect a strap to a tripod. Many tripods actually have hard connection points. These are great places to connect mini carabiners, and they can simplify the overall strap system.
Parts List (Figure 63.1)
- Mini carabiner (2)
- 550 paracord, 24″ long
- Camera strap
- Scissors or knife
- Candle or lighter
63.1
Construction Steps
- 1 Make loops at both ends of the camera ...