The grip strap offers a secure system for carrying an SLR camera in the hand. It's ideal for photographers on the run who want their cameras always "at the ready." The removable metal base plate has a rubber pad to protect the camera's finish and uses a case screw to firmly attach to the tripod mount Area of the camera. The grip strap is secured to the base plate and one of the camera attachment areas. If a third attachment area exists on the camera, The base plate connection can be removed from the strap. This leaves a 3/8" Webbing connection for the third connection area. This also keeps the tripod mount Area available for use.