Nordgrey Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 One of things that always annoyed me about cameras wasn't figuring out the camera, but the freaking strap. Having a couple pounds hanging off your neck all day long or even for a couple hours automatically meant a headache at the end. I bought my new D5100 a couple weeks ago and decided to take a course on all its features offered by the store. The instructor was wearing one of these. I bought one before I left the store. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-5/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacCool Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I've had one since they were first released. I use it with Nikon D3 and pro lenses, including the big 70-200 zoom. It has always worked well and has never failed me. And it's a stand-up company...they've upgraded the hardware a couple of times and in every case they have sent the upgraded hardware to me for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 That's exactly what the instructor said! Never had a problem with it, but the company sends him the upgrades regardless. Sounds like another company I know....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 That looks a lot more comfortable than having it hanging around your neck all day. You copied me on the camera, I may have to copy you on the strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 You won't regret it Len. Spent over three hours at a paintball field today and I honestly forgot I had the camera on me at times. Zero neck strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I hate you Jim !!!! Why didn't you post this last week :help::help: I spent almost 4 hours standing in one spot with my camera, and camera bag, hanging around my neck today. They were calling for rain today so I brought the bag as a place the keep the D90 dry. Never had a drop of rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Sorry Bill! In my defense, I only found out about it Thursday..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Sorry Bill! In my defense, I only found out about it Thursday..... Then you are forgiven I'm seriously going to order one of those, I broke my neck in 1993 and the D90 with a 18-200 MM lens hanging from my neck for any length of time is not fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I just ordered the RS-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I just ordered the RS-7 I did too. I thought about getting the sport one, but figured I could always just get the BRAD strap later if I feel like I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Cool! Glad to be of service. Pretty sure that four or five of my paintball buddies are going to pick one up as well after they got to try it out yesterday. BlackRapid ought to be giving me commissions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure-Vision Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Great Jim, as if I don't spend enough money as a result of this site already now I have to spend more to get one of these;) No really, I have been looking for something like this. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I just ordered the RS-7 I think you got the last one, they are sold out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 The only one I see them out of stock with is the RS-5 that I got Chris..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 This might be a future purchase! My Canon isn't bad righr lens t now, but with a larger lens, it may start to be uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I didn't buy mine direct from them, I got it on Amazon with free shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Well, it looks like I'm going for the RS-7 with the BRAD strap and a JOEY1. If I could just get them in before Bloomington Gold! Good find there Swabbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I am looking into this as mine is annoying using the stock strap.. I do plan on getting an 18-200 VR II for my D5000 within the next year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillsBlueC6 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I looked at them but my problem is I always have a mounting plate on the bottom of the camera. I like to take action shots so I use a mono-pod most of the time to keep the camera still. It would be nice to find something that would hook onto the normal strap points. My camera is heavy so I am moving it around all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 thanks for reminding me that my mounting plate is missing from my tripod.. I wonder how safe it is using the screw on hook.. what are the odds of it unscrewing if you're walking around while not using it and its just dangling for certain periods of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordgrey Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Nick, I spent three hours running around a paintball field with it on Saturday. The screw never backed off so much as a millimeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 good to know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I looked at them but my problem is I always have a mounting plate on the bottom of the camera. I like to take action shots so I use a mono-pod most of the time to keep the camera still. It would be nice to find something that would hook onto the normal strap points. My camera is heavy so I am moving it around all the time. check this out! http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/fr-t1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillsBlueC6 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 check this out!http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/fr-t1/ That would work because that is the plate that I use for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 So you're buying me one because I found that for you? How generous of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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