Nice information as always! I have to say that for my shooting style, these over the shoulder dangle systems just aren't practical. When leaning forward, sideways or out over something, the camera swings out and clunks against people and other items. I'm a fan of the vest style carriers such as the cotton carrier... the camera bodies (D3s & D700) stay snug and no dangling around. I carry two bodies at once, wide angle and tele... no time for changing lenses. Just my opinion...
Hey Jared...first of all...love your videos! You're just FUNNY! (Even on that vintage cooking video of yours...creepy!!! lol)
I have a question...in what situation would you have a spare body hanging? I mean...what would you need it for? Not having to change lens, perhaps? Cheers!!!!
I think part of your problem is that he's got too much slack on the strap. If you watch BR's instructional vids, the camera rests much higher, at or above the belt-line, and looks a lot more secure. If I had my camera dangling that low, I wouldn't trust it either.
I love my R Strap! D300s with 70-200 2.8 is a common rig that hangs on it all day sometimes. I would suggest trying it on your left shoulder. That way the camera can sit right under your right hand and you are not reaching across your body.
I own the Black Rapid Strap for two years now, and love it over a traditional strap. I toured around Japan with a Nikon D2 attached to a 24-70mm lens for two weeks and my next was killing me after that trip. Got the Black Rapid Strap no neck issues since! Love it! There is a locking latch so your camera won’t fall off! I shot in a lot of rough neighborhoods and having my camera behind me out of sight out of mind is a good thing.
I think the BlackRapid is a big improvement over traditional straps in terms of usability but having thousands of dollars worth of gear swinging around can be a little scary.
The anchoring mechanism is very strong if attached correctly, but I still tend to walk with my hand resting on the side of the 70-200 just to be safe.
Nice information as always! I have to say that for my shooting style, these over the shoulder dangle systems just aren't practical. When leaning forward, sideways or out over something, the camera swings out and clunks against people and other items. I'm a fan of the vest style carriers such as the cotton carrier... the camera bodies (D3s & D700) stay snug and no dangling around. I carry two bodies at once, wide angle and tele... no time for changing lenses. Just my opinion...
HTCSWEOD 2 weeks ago
You can shoot like a Pro.... or a Fro!?
offspringy 4 months ago
I got scared at the beginning of the vid with that big guy!!! :)
ptlofts 6 months ago
I use it. It's hot.
Everywhere2 10 months ago
haha "I would not use one of these, I move a lot and wouldn't want to bounce my camera and big glass around."
johnny48166 10 months ago
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aleksandersandstrom 11 months ago
lmao press 7 repeatedly.. no homo..
fapposkid 11 months ago
I love how you said you wouldn't use one, and then now you do!!!
Blackrapid girl convinced you :-)
ddnn3 1 year ago 5
Hey Jared...first of all...love your videos! You're just FUNNY! (Even on that vintage cooking video of yours...creepy!!! lol)
I have a question...in what situation would you have a spare body hanging? I mean...what would you need it for? Not having to change lens, perhaps? Cheers!!!!
vinisantos 1 year ago
@vinisantos yup to have a second angle readily available.
JaredPolin 1 year ago
Press 4 repeatedly ..
MrPhotoMatt 1 year ago
I think part of your problem is that he's got too much slack on the strap. If you watch BR's instructional vids, the camera rests much higher, at or above the belt-line, and looks a lot more secure. If I had my camera dangling that low, I wouldn't trust it either.
wraith88 1 year ago
I can see you didnt like when he swinged the camera lol
Raph333 1 year ago
I love my R Strap! D300s with 70-200 2.8 is a common rig that hangs on it all day sometimes. I would suggest trying it on your left shoulder. That way the camera can sit right under your right hand and you are not reaching across your body.
Just something i saw with demo guy using it.
ewijam 1 year ago 3
@ewijam thats how i use my rs7
JaredPolin 1 year ago
I own the Black Rapid Strap for two years now, and love it over a traditional strap. I toured around Japan with a Nikon D2 attached to a 24-70mm lens for two weeks and my next was killing me after that trip. Got the Black Rapid Strap no neck issues since! Love it! There is a locking latch so your camera won’t fall off! I shot in a lot of rough neighborhoods and having my camera behind me out of sight out of mind is a good thing.
dmm737 1 year ago 2
@dmm737 Great to know, thanks
JaredPolin 1 year ago
Wow, that thing seems absolutely useless. Who pays $54 for that?
rockergrrrl 1 year ago
Cool strap... I still don't trust it.
fallenembers08 1 year ago
i think I could see myself using one of those. Only when i dont have my telephoto on.
selca14 1 year ago
Man this shop is Awesome i might visit After summer :D
Bader88 1 year ago
I think the BlackRapid is a big improvement over traditional straps in terms of usability but having thousands of dollars worth of gear swinging around can be a little scary.
The anchoring mechanism is very strong if attached correctly, but I still tend to walk with my hand resting on the side of the 70-200 just to be safe.
paulsmerdon 1 year ago 2