Trouble getting F1 strap rings on Q mounts...any ideas?

[Alexia]

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Is there any trick to getting the rings to open enough to attach to the camera lugs on the Q?  I am trying to get a Simplr F1 strap attached and it's much harder than anticipated.    I tried a thin screwdriver to try to pry the ring wider apart with no luck.

It seems their claim that the rings stay shut works a bit too well.

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[Alexia]

Nevermind, I finally got it to work.  Removing the Pelle case made it a lot easier.  The F1 is quite comfortable and light.  So far, so good.

[PhotoCruiser]

You already made it, so just for your information:
Your way with the small screw driver was the right one, but for stubborn, thick wire split rings there is a kind of a split ring plier.
Usually used to change hooks on big game lures but they work on any split ring and as they are inexpensive it's a good idea to have them in your home tool box.

Chris

[SrMi]

11 hours ago, PhotoCruiser said:

You already made it, so just for your information:
Your way with the small screw driver was the right one, but for stubborn, thick wire split rings there is a kind of a split ring plier.
Usually used to change hooks on big game lures but they work on any split ring and as they are inexpensive it's a good idea to have them in your home tool box.

Chris

+1 for split string pliers. Fuji used to include a small plastic tool that was very helpful, but I cannot find mine any longer :(.

[roverover]

As others have stated, I use these pliers to install and remove small split rings. These make it lot easier and they don't cost much:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2DTEK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

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