[Volvoman]

Anyone here use Black Rapid straps? Looking to update from the neck strap. Lugging a DSLR around your neck hurts after a while, especially on day trips.

http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-sport/

http://www.blackrapid.com/img/product/rs-sport-04.jpg

[gars]

Anyone here use Black Rapid straps? Looking to update from the neck strap. Lugging a DSLR around your neck hurts after a while, especially on day trips.

http://www.blackrapid.com/img/product/rs-sport-04.jpg

RCubed has one - I think he's looking to sell because he's got an extra... maybe. Ask him.

whatever you do, don't do a DIY strap.

[niforpix]

I use one. Definitely way nicer then the original neck strap that comes with your camera. I did a hike with it too and it's pretty solid. Although I didn't really like the RS Sport strap that's in the picture. I found that the underarm strap is kinda irritating. I got the RS7 instead.

[Matsuda]

I've used one for a number of years, its great!

[RCubed]

I <3 this strap. I tried Matsuda's strap and immediately bought one for myself.

I have a RS-5 for sale if you want it. PM me. ;)

[Volvoman]

I ordered the RS Sport. Forgot to tell them to ship UPS or Fedex.

Now it sits at Canada Post. fml.

At least it gets good reviews. I hate not bringing my camera out for the sake of not having to lug it around my neck

[gars]

I ordered the RS Sport. Forgot to tell them to ship UPS or Fedex.

Now it sits at Canada Post. fml.

lol

I ordered some hardware from Black Rapid and same as you - sitting at Canada Post.

[!MiKrofT]

Hmm I need to order one of these too.

[ddr]

is that sport one just a rs7+BRAD strap? also, is the metal thing that screws onto the tripod hole the same as the FastenR-3 that they sell?

[gilly]

whats the difference between rs5 and rs7?

Is it just that the rs5 has more pockets?

[niforpix]

You guys should've gone to Beau ;)

[!MiKrofT]

Beau has em? wonder how much

[RCubed]

kerrisdale camera has em too. lol

[Volvoman]

for $99. For $30 less, I don't mind waiting. Now that Canada Post is on strike...ahrg...

http://www.kerrisdalecameras.com/spec_sheet.html?catalog[name]=BlackRapid-RS-Sport-Camera-Strap-Miscellaneous-Camera-Accessories&catalog[product_guids][0]=23bf05b1-a7a2-468d-8dea-c80b3b670aa2

[ddr]

B&H has it for 69.99 US... and it ships purolator

[LiquidTurbo]

Looks pretty awesome can you just bring it up to your eye instantly?

[Volvoman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsCqKXlX3XE&feature=player_detailpage#t=134s

[!MiKrofT]

Kerrisdale is overpriced in general. It's pretty bad when it's even more expensive than buying it from BlackRapid directly.

[N.V.M.]

Kerrisdale is on my banned stores list.

[JordanLee]

I lol'd when I heard that guys Chinese in the video.


Then I realized I can't speak it at all.

[gilly]

just bought a rs-7 strap and went hiking with it the next day. i luv it.

[gars]

I got my connect-r and fasten-r in the mail today! w00t!

[rageguy]

I'm using a Crumpler industry disgrace neck strap. Perhaps I should give the Blackrapid RS-5 a try. Time to go shopping!

[RangeRoverTurbo]

Any local stores that sell this? Or have you been all buying it off online?

[rageguy]

I checked Broadway Camera and the price seems pretty good.

[RangeRoverTurbo]

I checked Broadway Camera and the price seems pretty good.

Broadway Camera at Aberdeen right? Thanks! I'll look into it.

[rageguy]

^ They are moving to Lansdowne. I don't think you can go to Aberdeen as the store is pretty much empty.

[RangeRoverTurbo]

^ They are moving to Lansdowne. I don't think you can go to Aberdeen as the store is pretty much empty.

Really?!?! When did they move? :\
Is it primary due to the price of rent?

[N.V.M.]

^ They are moving to Lansdowne. I don't think you can go to Aberdeen as the store is pretty much empty.

i just bought my Tokina there, 10 days ago. you sure?

[!MiKrofT]

From the Broadway Camera website:

http://www.bccamera.com/images/Richmond_Store_Moving.jpg

[rageguy]

^ Thank you lol

The Aberdeen location had a sale. It was mostly crap. All their bodies and lens are not really on sale. There were even cassette tapes! They have some tc for Canon and Nikon though. And maybe some old looking Tamron filters. I think I saw a Canon shutter release too.

[Acuracura]

whatever you do, don't do a DIY strap.

If a strap of equal quality can be replicated at less expense, why not? I'd be inclined to spend time/money making my own, especially if the original design can be improved or customized for my specific needs.

[RCubed]

^I would listen to him if I were you. He speaks from experience. Lol

[gars]

hahahaha. Yes - next time we have a photowalk, I can explain what went wrong.

Either way, I have my new connectors, etc - so I have the best of both worlds, my awesomely cool Crumpler Industry Disgrace Jam Croissant strap, mixed with the black rapid hardware. w00t!

now all i need is a new normal lens :(

[Mananetwork]

I use the dual strap during weddings

[Acuracura]

^I would listen to him if I were you. He speaks from experience. Lol

I you were me you would know from experience to trust your own craftsmanship, not something mass produced in a factory by a kid getting paid 6 cents a day.

Before buying the latest and greatest products on the market, get creative and try coming up with something of your own. Creativity doesn't have to stop at the lens.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4350845#post4350845

[RCubed]

I you were me you would know from experience to trust your own craftsmanship, not something mass produced in a factory by a kid getting paid 6 cents a day.

Before buying the latest and greatest products on the market, get creative and try coming up with something of your own. Creativity doesn't have to stop at the lens.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4350845#post4350845
I'm happy with what I bought. I don't have the time to figure it on my own. Besides, its made in seattle. Lol

[ddr]

hahahaha. Yes - next time we have a photowalk, I can explain what went wrong.

Either way, I have my new connectors, etc - so I have the best of both worlds, my awesomely cool Crumpler Industry Disgrace Jam Croissant strap, mixed with the black rapid hardware. w00t!

now all i need is a new normal lens :(

this sounds awesome. are these special connectors from BR? or DIY from a hardware store? i want to use the R-strap with my Optech one.

[gars]

i bought the strap stuff from MEC. Originally, I was just using a plastic D-Ring as the slider, with a small strap in the original strap thing in where the straps originally went on the camera. The small strap came undone, and my camera came crashing to the floor. It was only about a foot off the ground though, but my lens was toast.

I now have the ConnectR-2 and the FastenR-3.

The actual straps from MEC are really easy to make though. Like the buckles and stuff - those will be fine. That small strap that I used wasn't a good idea... haha.

[Volvoman]

My RS Sport finally arrived yesterday. Fits great, with my gripped slr and a zoom lens, it doesn't feel heavy like it did around my neck. It feels like I am carrying a light messenger bag. I do find the strap that goes under the armpit annoying at times, as I don't foresee a need for it walking the streets of Vancouver. If I was hiking or climbing something, definitely needed. It is removable so I removed it for now

[K-Dub]

On the topic of straps, anyone have a Gordy wrist strap?
gordy's camera straps (http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/wrist-string/index.htm)

Thinking of picking one up for my 7D, but I wish I could get metal split ring > string, as string could rip.

[!MiKrofT]

On the topic of straps, anyone have a Gordy wrist strap?
gordy's camera straps (http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/wrist-string/index.htm)

Thinking of picking one up for my 7D, but I wish I could get metal split ring > string, as string could rip.
Yeah no way I'm trusting something like that for my dslr.

[ddr]

On the topic of straps, anyone have a Gordy wrist strap?
gordy's camera straps (http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/wrist-string/index.htm)

Thinking of picking one up for my 7D, but I wish I could get metal split ring > string, as string could rip.

i use one for my AE-1 and my S95. i wouldn't use it on my dslr either. there's a flickr group... u can probably get more opinions there

[K-Dub]

Thanks guys, confirmed my thoughts. Maybe for my future XZ-1. :)