Comments on: Black Rapid Camera Straps

By: Chris Klapheke

Chris Klapheke — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:54:39 +0000

Cory--you might want to check out one the the new MODS, the BRAD, which should keep the shoulder pad from slipping.

By: Jose Gutierrez

Jose Gutierrez — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:58:49 +0000

I love these straps but users will want to purchase protection for their LCD screens. The way the straps hang the camera makes the LCD screen of your DSLR rub against your hip or lower back. If you have jeans or pants with buttons or other items sticking out, it could cause them to rub against the screen and possibly scratching its surface.

By: Cory O'Brien

Cory O'Brien — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:50:34 +0000

I’ve been using one of the new Black Rapid straps for a few months now, and while I like shooting with it in general, the hip to ready transition isn’t as smooth as I’d like it to be, since the shoulder pad likes to shift while you’re lifting the camera. That said, it’s a lot better than the straps that come with most cameras, and I like the ability to have the camera in a comfortable but non-intrusive position while still being ready to shoot at any moment, so I’d recommend the strap for anyone looking for a new alternative.