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[dragon49]

I'm not thrilled with the strap that came with my Coolpix B600.  I know that in this thread (Is this strap attached correctly to my Coolpix B600? - Beginner Questions - NikonForums.com) Merco_61 suggested an alternative, more secure connection method which I didn't use, but it still bothers me that my point of failure was the one of the main connection points and I lost a piece my first trip out using it.

 

So, I went ahead and purchased this:

 

https://www.amazon.c...uct/B094ZL5X21/

 

I think I hooked it up correctly and it hangs from my neck without any problems, but am worried because the instruction manual and online pictures show the rings hanging differently, but maybe all is well because those pictures don't show the strap being used with a Coolpix B600.  The main thing I'm worried about is the end ring pieces that I had to pull out to connect them.  Is there some way that the weight of the camera can cause one or both of the rings to fall off because of those things being pulled out.  Also, with these types of rings, is it important that I rotate them so the end pieces are oriented in a certain spot?

 

Also, with this setup, are there better rings I can use, such as these triangle rings? 

https://www.amazon.c...uct/B07D4BXZGC?

Are they even the right size for my camera?

 

This is my best effort:
 

https://i.imgur.com/oST5vG1.jpg

 

https://i.imgur.com/0MDcDYS.jpg

 

And to repeat the title, are these ring connectors connected correctly and securely?

 

Ty

[Merco_61]

The rings should hold up to use for a long time, unless the metal is of very low quality. I’d be more wary of the quick release cracking as these cheap ones often are brittle.

As the eyelets on your camera are made for attaching the strap directly, rings can deform the eyelet over time. A strap with loop attachment points would be a better choice of you don’t want the standard solution. OP/TECH make one. https://www.amazon.c...7532566&sr=8-10

Peak design make another. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0781RYKTW

I, personally like the OP/TECH straps and have use them for over 20 years, ever since Kaiser stopped making their 2 3/8 inch wide cotton strap. 

[dragon49]

The rings should hold up to use for a long time, unless the metal is of very low quality. I’d be more wary of the quick release cracking as these cheap ones often are brittle.

As the eyelets on your camera are made for attaching the strap directly, rings can deform the eyelet over time. A strap with loop attachment points would be a better choice of you don’t want the standard solution. OP/TECH make one. https://www.amazon.c...7532566&sr=8-10

Peak design make another. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0781RYKTW

I, personally like the OP/TECH straps and have use them for over 20 years, ever since Kaiser stopped making their 2 3/8 inch wide cotton strap. 

I like the strap with loop attachment points.  Looks like I setup this thin hand strap on my Coolpix S190 ten years ago and it hasn't come off yet:

https://i.imgur.com/FZYRjSD.jpg

 

Pretty sure I just used a simple overhand loop knot which will last forever because the cord thickness is just right for the connection.  I'm keeping the rings for now, but am going to pick up the OP/TECH and keep it in my backpack as an emergency backup.