Camera Neck Strap – Best Price!

Is the strength of a camera mount strong enough for connecting an R-Strap from BlackRapid?

I use this point & shoot often near water or on the hiking trail and I don’t want to risk dropping it off a cliff. Would a silicone skin help? Other solutions? The ring that held the strap was a molded integral part of the camera body. It snapped off and is now useless. Any ideas?

I want to buy a camera kit and use it for astrophotography. My budget is around ,000 Australian dollars for the actual camera body.

What are the best cameras, lenses and tripods you would recommend for astrophotography without using a telescope?

First I would like to start with planets, and then try nebulae.

And also, are there any specific brands that are best for this, and why?

Thanks for any advice
Which lens would you use for planets, and which would you use for nebulae?