The tie is not properly facile.La plate attaches to a nut provided for fixing of the tripod. the strap is attached to the original ONE side of this plate --- should undo to attach the other side - this way: 1) You reduce the length between the fastening screws and the edge thus less --- forces in play to unlock the screw ... and 2) This position brings the position of fixing the tripod in the center of the device- (instead of completely on the side) the LUMIX FZ150 .J'utilise ...