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The most awesome strap in the universe . . .
Okay, so my experience with neck straps is limited due to a neck injury
10 years ago that makes the usual neck strap uncomfortable with my 5D and even a small lens. I have been using a holster case that I can strap over one shoulder and then across my chest/back to the opposite hip. That is the most comfortable solution for me but it is bulky. While I can use a regular strap over the shoulder in the same fashion, the strap grabs my clothes and must slide around my body in order the bring the strap up. If I don't put it over my head, the strap tends to fall off my shoulder. I ran across this strap system online and immediately bought one. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-4/ These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? Eric Miller www.dyesscreek.com |
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On 8/6/2011 12:34 AM, Eric Miller wrote:
Okay, so my experience with neck straps is limited due to a neck injury 10 years ago that makes the usual neck strap uncomfortable with my 5D and even a small lens. I have been using a holster case that I can strap over one shoulder and then across my chest/back to the opposite hip. That is the most comfortable solution for me but it is bulky. While I can use a regular strap over the shoulder in the same fashion, the strap grabs my clothes and must slide around my body in order the bring the strap up. If I don't put it over my head, the strap tends to fall off my shoulder. I ran across this strap system online and immediately bought one. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-4/ These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? Wouldn't be without it. I have both the single and double camera models. they save a lot of wear an tear on my back and neck. -- Peter |
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The most awesome strap in the universe . . .
On 2011-08-05 21:34:32 -0700, Eric Miller
said: Okay, so my experience with neck straps is limited due to a neck injury 10 years ago that makes the usual neck strap uncomfortable with my 5D and even a small lens. I have been using a holster case that I can strap over one shoulder and then across my chest/back to the opposite hip. That is the most comfortable solution for me but it is bulky. While I can use a regular strap over the shoulder in the same fashion, the strap grabs my clothes and must slide around my body in order the bring the strap up. If I don't put it over my head, the strap tends to fall off my shoulder. I ran across this strap system online and immediately bought one. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-4/ These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? Eric Miller www.dyesscreek.com Yup! The Blackrapid strap is essential as far as I am concerned once the DSLR moves into the weighty area. No neck pain is very good, especially if you are lugging that camera for any length of time. The only drawback I can see, is the inconvenience when it comes to tripod mounting. For now, if I plan Tripod use I have a quick release plate handy to replace the Blackrapid fitting. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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The most awesome strap in the universe . . .
On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:34:32 -0500, Eric Miller
wrote: Okay, so my experience with neck straps is limited due to a neck injury 10 years ago that makes the usual neck strap uncomfortable with my 5D and even a small lens. I have been using a holster case that I can strap over one shoulder and then across my chest/back to the opposite hip. That is the most comfortable solution for me but it is bulky. While I can use a regular strap over the shoulder in the same fashion, the strap grabs my clothes and must slide around my body in order the bring the strap up. If I don't put it over my head, the strap tends to fall off my shoulder. I ran across this strap system online and immediately bought one. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-4/ These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? They've been around and promoted for quite a while. I looked at one, but didn't buy it because I keep my tripod quick-change plate permanently attached to my camera body. I could see the benefit of it, but it was offset by the loss of not being able to quickly mount my camera on my tripod. I don't have a lens with a tripod socket. If you don't use a tripod frequently, it would be a good accessory. -- Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida |
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The most awesome strap in the universe . . .
On Aug 6 2011 12:34 AM, Eric Miller wrote:
These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? I have one. Like it a lot. There are solutions to the tripod QR plate issue. Some plates (like RRS) have extra screw holes that you can attach the strap to. Some people use a quick release clamp on their strap to attach to the QR plate on the camera. If you use the Manfrotto system, there is special screw that you can use to clip the strap to, instead of the D-ring. I think the strap is pretty safe to use, if you are diligent about checking the connections, but there have been cases reported where the camera detached from the strap and hit the ground. Probably much less than 1% of users (just a WAG) have problems, but if you are that guy, it could ruin your day. I use a clip-on tether as a backup, just for peace of mind. And, there is a knock-off version that from reports is both cheaper and better made. I haven't tried it myself, but it looks pretty good. Google around to find it. __________________________________________________ ______________________* |
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The most awesome strap in the universe . . .
"Savageduck" wrote in message
news:2011080521542331566-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom... On 2011-08-05 21:34:32 -0700, Eric Miller said: Okay, so my experience with neck straps is limited due to a neck injury 10 years ago that makes the usual neck strap uncomfortable with my 5D and even a small lens. I have been using a holster case that I can strap over one shoulder and then across my chest/back to the opposite hip. That is the most comfortable solution for me but it is bulky. While I can use a regular strap over the shoulder in the same fashion, the strap grabs my clothes and must slide around my body in order the bring the strap up. If I don't put it over my head, the strap tends to fall off my shoulder. I ran across this strap system online and immediately bought one. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-4/ These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? Eric Miller www.dyesscreek.com Yup! The Blackrapid strap is essential as far as I am concerned once the DSLR moves into the weighty area. No neck pain is very good, especially if you are lugging that camera for any length of time. The only drawback I can see, is the inconvenience when it comes to tripod mounting. For now, if I plan Tripod use I have a quick release plate handy to replace the Blackrapid fitting. -- Regards, Savageduck Another drawback I see is in using a grip - the mounting hardware of the strap make it uncomfortable to hold your hand on the grip when holding the camera in "portrait" mode. A cure for this is to mount the strap to the camera eyelet using a split O-ring. |
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On 2011-08-08 05:10:21 -0700, "Pete Stavrakoglou" said:
"Savageduck" wrote in message news:2011080521542331566-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom... On 2011-08-05 21:34:32 -0700, Eric Miller said: Okay, so my experience with neck straps is limited due to a neck injury 10 years ago that makes the usual neck strap uncomfortable with my 5D and even a small lens. I have been using a holster case that I can strap over one shoulder and then across my chest/back to the opposite hip. That is the most comfortable solution for me but it is bulky. While I can use a regular strap over the shoulder in the same fashion, the strap grabs my clothes and must slide around my body in order the bring the strap up. If I don't put it over my head, the strap tends to fall off my shoulder. I ran across this strap system online and immediately bought one. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-4/ These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? Eric Miller www.dyesscreek.com Yup! The Blackrapid strap is essential as far as I am concerned once the DSLR moves into the weighty area. No neck pain is very good, especially if you are lugging that camera for any length of time. The only drawback I can see, is the inconvenience when it comes to tripod mounting. For now, if I plan Tripod use I have a quick release plate handy to replace the Blackrapid fitting. -- Regards, Savageduck Another drawback I see is in using a grip - the mounting hardware of the strap make it uncomfortable to hold your hand on the grip when holding the camera in "portrait" mode. A cure for this is to mount the strap to the camera eyelet using a split O-ring. I use the Blackrapid strap with my D300s + MB-D10 and shooting in "portrait" orientation is not an issue for me, and isn't at all uncomfortable. That said I do have big ham hands. I don't believe using a single camera eyelet to support the weight of camera and grip is a great idea. A single point bearing that 5.5-6.5 Lb load (depending on lens) is more likely to fail. Those eyelets are meant to share the load. Also when using a fat lens such as the 70-200mm f/2.8 the Blackrapid strap attached to the lens makes carrying that camera lens combo a bit safer, when using it hand held. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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The most awesome strap in the universe . . .
On 8/8/2011 10:03 AM, Savageduck wrote:
snip I use the Blackrapid strap with my D300s + MB-D10 and shooting in "portrait" orientation is not an issue for me, and isn't at all uncomfortable. That said I do have big ham hands. I don't believe using a single camera eyelet to support the weight of camera and grip is a great idea. A single point bearing that 5.5-6.5 Lb load (depending on lens) is more likely to fail. Those eyelets are meant to share the load. Also when using a fat lens such as the 70-200mm f/2.8 the Blackrapid strap attached to the lens makes carrying that camera lens combo a bit safer, when using it hand held. I agree that mounting on the lens would give better balance. You just gave me an idea. I have an extra tripod for for my 70 - 200. I can fit one with ay quick release and the other for my Black Rapid. When I want to use a tripod, it's just a matter of snapping off one foot and snapping in the other. -- Peter |
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"Savageduck" wrote in message news:2011080807032450073-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom... On 2011-08-08 05:10:21 -0700, "Pete Stavrakoglou" said: "Savageduck" wrote in message news:2011080521542331566-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom... On 2011-08-05 21:34:32 -0700, Eric Miller said: Okay, so my experience with neck straps is limited due to a neck injury 10 years ago that makes the usual neck strap uncomfortable with my 5D and even a small lens. I have been using a holster case that I can strap over one shoulder and then across my chest/back to the opposite hip. That is the most comfortable solution for me but it is bulky. While I can use a regular strap over the shoulder in the same fashion, the strap grabs my clothes and must slide around my body in order the bring the strap up. If I don't put it over my head, the strap tends to fall off my shoulder. I ran across this strap system online and immediately bought one. http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-4/ These things have probably been around awhile, but I've just found them. It works on my 5D perfect and even on my Olympus E-P2 pretty well. Does anyone else use one of these? Eric Miller www.dyesscreek.com Yup! The Blackrapid strap is essential as far as I am concerned once the DSLR moves into the weighty area. No neck pain is very good, especially if you are lugging that camera for any length of time. The only drawback I can see, is the inconvenience when it comes to tripod mounting. For now, if I plan Tripod use I have a quick release plate handy to replace the Blackrapid fitting. -- Regards, Savageduck Another drawback I see is in using a grip - the mounting hardware of the strap make it uncomfortable to hold your hand on the grip when holding the camera in "portrait" mode. A cure for this is to mount the strap to the camera eyelet using a split O-ring. I use the Blackrapid strap with my D300s + MB-D10 and shooting in "portrait" orientation is not an issue for me, and isn't at all uncomfortable. That said I do have big ham hands. "Big Ham Hands"? LOL. I don't have large hands so perhaps that's why it feels cumbersome in my hands. I don't believe using a single camera eyelet to support the weight of camera and grip is a great idea. A single point bearing that 5.5-6.5 Lb load (depending on lens) is more likely to fail. Those eyelets are meant to share the load. That's why I use the Op/Tech Sling Strap. It mounts to the camera eyelet and the grip eyelet. Since this is not a perfect setup, there are drawbacks. when shooting in portrait orientation, the strap can get in your way but it is easy to disconnect one or both of the connections. When I find the strap interfering when shooting in portrait orientation, I just unsnap the buckle on the end that attaches to the grip. The cost of the Op/Tech is reasonable too, about $ 20.00. Also when using a fat lens such as the 70-200mm f/2.8 the Blackrapid strap attached to the lens makes carrying that camera lens combo a bit safer, when using it hand held. With an R-Strap, I would carry my 70-200mm lens on my camera with the strap mounted to the lens. I wouldn't let it just hang by my side, I would always keep a hand on it, but that's just me. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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On Aug 9 2011 8:37 AM, Pete Stavrakoglou wrote:
"Savageduck" wrote in message news:2011080807032450073-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom... Also when using a fat lens such as the 70-200mm f/2.8 the Blackrapid strap attached to the lens makes carrying that camera lens combo a bit safer, when using it hand held. With an R-Strap, I would carry my 70-200mm lens on my camera with the strap mounted to the lens. I wouldn't let it just hang by my side, I would always keep a hand on it, but that's just me. Unless I'm going to use a tripod, I have a monopod attached to the 70-200, and the R strap attached to the body. It travels just fine by my hip with the monopod either collapsed, or partially collapsed with the leg sticking up by my shoulder. I always keep one hand on it, like you say. I can't see extensively handholding the 70-200, although I do it sometimes with the monopod collapsed if I don't have time to set up. __________________________________________________ _____________________* |
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