Tether Tools TetherBlock Camera Cable Port Protection for Cable Management

I had been using TetherTool's "Jerkstoppers" for a little while, and though they worked well enough, I still didn't feel totally comfortable with this little dangly piece of plastic attached by a little tiny thread. I kept looking around and saw that they recently acquired the rights to sell the "TetherBlock" which had been created by someone else and TetherTools bought it from them. The TetherBlock is a solid piece of metal that has grooves on the underside cut for three sizes of cables. The smaller the cable size, the more "snaking" it does along a precut path on the underside. You snake the cable in the grooves and then attach the block to the bottom of your camera. There are threads so you can attach your tripod plate on after installing the block to your camera. Installation is a little wonky - it will take you a few tries to learn where the optimal place for the cord length so that you have enough coming out the end to plug into the side of your camera. Once you do find that length, make some little marks on the cable so next time you have guides to help you put it on quicker. It takes a few minutes to get it attached and screwed on. Once it's on, there is no way that your cable is going to come out by tripping on the cord connected to your computer. This sucker is locked down. The only way it can come out now is if someone yanks on the little bit of slack that comes out of the side of the camera. I don't forsee that happening, so this is a great solution. There is a very minimal learning curve when messing around with it the first few times trying to find that optimal spot for the cord and the length, but once you learn that, it's pretty smooth sailing from there. I use this on both my Canon 5DmkII as well as my Mamiya DF with a DM33 medium format digital back. Both work perfectly, and the Block has grooves for both sizes of tethering cable. The cable for the DM33 is really thick, and it works perfectly. The downside to this? The price. 99 bucks for a hunk of metal with grooves cut into it is crazy expensive. If it was 49.99 I'd plunk down the cash no problem, but at 99, I hesitated for a good while before buying one. Of course, after my first day using this I was sold on it, but still ... 99 bucks ... ouch! I think this is pretty much the best/strongest way to have tethering support for your camera - no matter what brand. If you have a local store that sells these, bring your camera in and a tethering cord and see if you can try one out. I'd definitely recommend getting this, but at pretty much 100 bucks I'd say do some research prior to purchasing. Hey tethertools - 99 bucks is crazy expensive.

This is a perfectly normal functioning tether block. It’s built to last made of quality materials. I like this product.

I have owned several tether jerk stoppers nine of which have effectively protected my micro usb from getting bent out of shape or the prongs getting worn down. This is the only thing that truly works it's heavy duty easy to use and stablizes the cord and protects the port and the cable. Well worth the money.

The tether tool block allows you to secure your tether cable as well as having threaded females to attach a tripod plate to the bottom. Would strongly encourage the device for anyone tethering their camera to a computer

Very good does the job however, you have no sliding adjustment when attached to the camera and it covers the battery door on the Nikon d750. You will have to dismount when your battery dies. The only work around is to have the battery compartment door swung open and stay open during usage. It's a tight fit but it works. Wouldn't do this outdoors though, studio it's Okay. TeatherBlock should have taken the battery door issue into account when designing this. I have an L bracket (3 legged thing) that allows adjustment and placement on the camera but no routing of cords.

I really didn't want to spend the $$ for this tiny piece of metal, but after so many stressful tether connections dropping while on set, I decided to try this out to see if it would help. Since using it I haven't had a SINGLE issue in connectivity. Same laptop/camera/Capture One version that I used to have so many connection issues with, and this little TetherBlock came in and saved the day. Now I refuse to shoot without it! It's a lifesaver.

used in on the Nikon d850 with the hand grip works the best i think today they issued a better version of this product

AS a professional Photographer that uses a tether or camRanger every day this is a LIFESAVER!!!!! I have "killed" 4 ports in 3 years and now I don't have that worry any more! no more connections issues! Reliability issues are a thing of the past! simple design that works great and the unit is strong and there is no extra play between Camera and tripod! GET YOURS TODAY you will thank me later!

Produit bien arrivé dans les temps, bien compatible avec mon trépied K&F Concept en monture Arca.

Un po' caro come articolo ma ci può stare se si pensa che uno strappo al cavo che rompe il connettore sulla macchina fotografica costerebbe molto di più in assistenza. Comunque sia è un accessorio molto ben fatto.

erstens, ist der artikel nicht schwarz, wie beschrieben sondern auch zweitens mit material fehlern, für das geld erwarte ich definitiv mehr...

Wer mit Kabel tethered fotografiert, der braucht diesen Block. Kein Rausrutschen des Kabels oder gar Beschädigung des USB Ports der Kamera mehr. Arca-Swiss kompatibel.

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