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R-Strap

Postby foonji on Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:56 am

R-Strap
http://www.blackrapid.com/

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Just ordered two of these bad boys, Its like a Rifle Single Point Sling, but for a Camera! Can't Wait to get them!
Will let you know how it goes :)
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Re: R-Strap

Postby devilla101 on Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:57 pm

You either like them or you don't. Depends on your style of shooting.

I don't mind them since I use 2 for my wedding gigs and sometimes a different strap altogether. I'd be interested in your thoughts
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Re: R-Strap

Postby Biggzie on Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:11 pm

I went for a LowePro Transporter strap to try on 1 of my bodies. Its similar to this with a memory cards wallet on the strap too. I going to get another for my other body.
Sometimes I preffer the original strap, but the extra width is better for long periods.
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Re: R-Strap

Postby EvilRooter on Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:57 pm

I took delivery on one these a few days ago. While I haven't been able to use out and about yet, it seems pretty decent. Comfy, works as intended, the camera slides on the strap no probs at all. Downside it was a little expensive for what it is when comparing value for $$ against say a crumpler strap. Cant wait to spend a day with it wrapped around me.
D300+bat, D200+bat, 70-200VR, 18-200VR, 50f1.8, Tokina11-16f2.8, SB400, SB800
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Re: R-Strap

Postby jdear on Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:54 pm

I just came across these recently - be interested in what they are like in real life :) I do like the concept although I have gone back to being a 1 body shooter with lens bag.
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Re: R-Strap

Postby jdear on Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:58 pm

oh devilla (Ronald) I checked out your recently weddings on smugmug and man you need to put your prices up!! :)
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Re: R-Strap

Postby seeto.centric on Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:19 am

what's the weight rating of these things? i see in his videos he's got a D80 and grip and 80-200 swinging freely.. personally im not too keen on letting my gear hang like that but i wouldnt mind giving one a go.

Approx how much are these things & must i buy from o'seas?
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Re: R-Strap

Postby EvilRooter on Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:31 pm

I just received mine at the start of July and cost was approx A$70 delivered. I like it and think its worth the $. BTW i order the camo. design. Which costs a little more over the std.
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