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BlackRapid R-Strap - Anyone Use It?!

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It's amazing

"There is no room for two guys on this trackside..."
"I agree canon geared boy..."
"Are you ready?"
"Since the day i was born..."
"ok then take th..."
"Swift...click,click,click"
"Ughh...arghhhh"
"Man i love my Nikon and my R-strap"

muaahahaha

I'm just joking, no man or gear was harmed.. :)

My only concern is for the balance...not all lenses balance well a given camera, but it's a great idea.
Maybe i'm taking one...

by the way: how much do you think that man on youtube eated in his life!?!? lol

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Thanks for your comment... yea that guy is interesting to say the least...

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I bought one but have never used it.From memory I think it impaired the use of the camera when shooting uprights which is 95% of my work.I use an upstrap now,handles a big heavy d3 body and lens very well.Best strap ive ever had.
 
The R-Strap is perfect for some situations. When using a lens like the 70-200 (as is shown in the video) with a built-in foot the R-Strap is perfect. After minor, one time adjustments to fit your body size, it's easy to use, perfectly balanced, comfortable for long periods, and it works exactly as they show in the video. (Yes, truth in advertising.) The product is well made of quality materials. The camera & lens lay comfortably in the small of your back, out of the way until you need them and then they are immediately ready to go. With a smaller lens (no foot), and the R-Strap attached to the camera base, it is a good choice, just not as perfectly balanced, I'd still recommend it.

The FastenR (see their website) screws into the tripod mount and it has a twist lock that holds it tightly in place (the knobby black wheel). One FastenR comes with the R-Strap.

If you shoot events, sports, weddings, etc with multiple camera/lens hanging on your shoulder at once, and one of those includes a 70-200 (as often happens), the R-Strap is a great choice.

Cheers,
JB
 
Yes I use it regularly. The R-Strap does everything it promises. It places the camera next to your body, not in front of your chest, which is less obtrusive in my opinion. Attachment point is on the tripod socket, which means much better balance with longer lenses that have mounting collars. You know the worry that your long lens is going to tear the lens mount off your camera? This attachment is much smarter.

A variant to the R-Strap is the Y-Strap, suitable for smaller cameras. Thinking of getting one for my Sigma DP1.

http://figitalrevolution.com/y-strap/

dpc
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fudgebrown:

Thanks for posting the link to it.
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I use a RRS system, and have attached the Black Rapid to a small B2-FAB Mini Clamp, which I then attach to the vertical section of my L bracket. That takes care of the vertical grip problem mentioned by another poster, and also allows me to use my camera on a tripod in horizontal format without removing the clamp/strap combo. When I do need to go vertical on the tripod, the clamp allows me to quickly remove the strap.

This is a great strap, and keeps my camera/lenses laying as close to my body as possible without the lens pointing out. The only problem I can find is that the strap is made to lie across a part of the chest that isn't exactly comfortable for a female; I have to shift it left or right, which isn't ideal.
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I just received my R-Strap.

Gotta say, I LOVE IT!

For me, it's perfect. So comfortable and easy to use.

A great product, well worth the money.

xyzzy
 
Been using these rapid straps for awhile. The camera slides down close to your center of gravity and you are hands free! Pretty simple concept and it is easy to rig a 2 body setup (1 diagonal and 1 straight don from same strap pad). It does take up a tripod socket but attaches to L-brackets in vertical or horizontal. One problem is diagonal strap, and the way it hangs, can be uncomfortable for some women. Especially with heavy lenses.

;) Fran
 
Thanks to the OP. I didn't know about that type of straps.
jb_va2001 said:
The R-Strap is perfect for some situations.
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When will you prefer not to use it?
jb_va2001 said:
The product is well made of quality materials.
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Is the connector made of metal?
jb_va2001 said:
If you shoot events, sports, weddings, etc with multiple camera/lens
hanging on your shoulder at once, and one of those includes a 70-200
(as often happens), the R-Strap is a great choice.
Click to expand...
Maybe a stupid question, but would it be possible to use two of those straps? (probably not)
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lovEU said:
jb_va2001 said:
The R-Strap is perfect for some situations.
Click to expand...
When will you prefer not to use it?
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The R-Strap works best when you have a lens with a tripod mount, like the 70-200 as is shown in the video on their website. The balance is absolutely perfect with the body & lens hanging in the small of your back. Without a tripod mount on the lens you attach the R-Strap to the tripod mount on the body. A heavy pro-lens (like a 28-70 f/2.8 zoom) without a tripod mount shifts the center of weight forward so they hang at an angle that doesn't lay against the body as well. The balance is acceptable, but no longer perfect. Don't read anything more into the statement, its still a good strap, just not perfect as it is with the 70-200 lens.
lovEU said:
lovEU said:
The product is well made of quality materials.
Click to expand...
Is the connector made of metal?
Click to expand...
The product is well made of quality materials, pro-grade throughout. You will not be disappointed. The connector is machined steel and of the highest quality. It has a thumb wheel to tighten the connector to the body or lens so it will not come loose.
lovEU said:
lovEU said:
If you shoot events, sports, weddings, etc with multiple camera/lens
hanging on your shoulder at once, and one of those includes a 70-200
(as often happens), the R-Strap is a great choice.
Click to expand...
Maybe a stupid question, but would it be possible to use two of those
straps? (probably not)
Click to expand...
I use one R-Strap and one conventional strap, an OP/TECH Pro another good choice but not as innovative as the R-Strap.

If you shoot a 70-200 or similar lens, buy the R-Strap. You will not be disappointed.

Cheers,
JB
lovEU said:
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regards, eric
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I've seen this a few months ago and have been considering getting one for my sports work. Simply put how to use 2 bodies... Since I now have the D3, my D2x will become backup, and my 2nd body.

Basic setup for sports will be the 300mm 2.8 S VR and 70-200 2.8 S VR... Or to even use the R-Strap to hold the 300mm 2.8 while walking... I just don't know how I'm going to set things up with 2 bodies...

If any one has any 2 body shooting tips, I'm open to your insight.

But, I must say... I paid $4500 for a camera, and $4500 for a lens... dang it, I want an R-Strap that says "Nikon D3" on it!!! LOL (Sorry it's the camera lust in me!)
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jb_va2001 said:
If you shoot a 70-200 or similar lens, buy the R-Strap. You will not
be disappointed.
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Thanks again jb. I'll buy one for sure! Even if I'll use it for a 28-70 once in a while - that's much better than to wear my stuff as "front lens" ;-) (I hate it and usually put the body back into my Sling Shot - friends are making fun of that...)
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regards, eric
 
Just a caution:

Using the r strap connected to the d ring on a quick release plate (an option blackrapid suggests), after two hours of use the d ring backed itself out and the camera came off in my hand.
 
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