QDP1 - QD Quick Release Plug Connector for Camera Straps or Carabiners

The timing of the creation of these couldn't be better for me. I'm a regular user of the QD attachments for my gear. While the standard types of QD releases were fine, they could be a little finicky to operate at times, particularly when wearing winter gloves. The ability to swap out the types of attachments meant that swapping out these for my old ones was super easy. I would have had to send my shoulder straps back to the maker to swap them out otherwise since the leather tether loops are riveted together. I haven't used the PD safety tethers only because the straps I use already have their own which you can see in the photo. I bought the four pack and swapped out all of my QD connecters for these ones. I couldn't be more pleased with them. They hold my Z9 + 400mm f/2.8 on one side and my Z8 + 70-200mm f/2.8 on the other securely and I have zero worries about a failure.

At my request, PMG installed the QDP1 on a PMG camera strap that I owned. They installed it in the timeframe I requested, so I could use it on my upcoming trip. During the 14-day trip, the QDP1 was used 8 to 12 hours each day, while I walked/hiked/rested, periodically changing lenses, occasionally switching bodies during the day. The PMG camera strap is the most comfortable camera strap I own. The QDP1 proved itself to be secure, dependable, reliable, without attracting attention to itself in the travel-photography/street-photography environment I was working in. The Peak Design tether (included in the QDP1 kit) only added confidence, like wearing a belt and suspenders at the same time. I worked with the assurance that the camera wasn't going anywhere, even when I stopped holding the camera and let the camera hang by the QDP1. I have standardized my overall kit on the QDP1.

This QR plug is easy to operate when my hands are cold or I am wearing gloves. Others I have are so fussy I can't operate them in cold weather.

This is a perfect solution if you want to use a QD with your strap and camera. Quality machining and finish. Easy to add to an existing strap carabiner or directly to your strap. I replaced a RRS connector and it works much smoother. It cost more than RRS, but you will be thankful you spent more the first time you use it. I have already recommended to my friends.
Thanks for a great product.

QD Quick Release is the perfect solution. It can be put on the straps you already have. Easily mountable on almost any belt, no need to redo the belt.