Black Rapid Review

[karmachasescathy]

Using a old Optek shoulder strap, some 1 inch webbing, a hand full of plastic nylon tri glides etc and a "UNcle mikes" gun sling attachment i made a strap far better than the R-strap or the Carry speed. Takes me 5 mins flat to make and will take my weight

I use a Nikon AH4 base plate which like the "carry speed" idea works far better than the R-strap

The R-strap is far far too expensive

Mine cost me $15 all in and gets far more positive comments than friends R-straps

[visualbreath]

check CARRY SPEED brand name sling strap

which is made by a houston based company

personally I think their strap is better designed, and cheaper than R strap

I got it for $35 Free Shipping from eBay.

[sinoperture]

What if you don't want to use or can't use the tripod mount? Can you attach it to the regular eyelits on bodies? Specifically thinking those on the FM3a?

[rjvalasek]

I got the RS-5 and after trying to make one on the cheap...I decided that hanging an expensive camera on a DIY strap just doesn't make any sense. Pay the money and get a quality product - I certainly do NOT regret it and, yes, it really works great.

[dafunk4344]

RS-5 model will fit the iphone nicely.

[crazykoolcars]

This style of camera strap is great. I got the UK version, the Pap Strap. Better value for money and does the same job. I haven't taken it off my camera yet. Bought mine online from the website papstrap couk If you are in the US then I guess it's the rapid strap, but if you are in the UK definately the Pap Strap gets the thumbs up.

[FreakAlert2008]

Here, in Canada, the strap is like 80$ with tax. Although I am tempted I don't think it's worth it; unless, it improves my photographing.

[DefaultAnonAccount]

It does.

[silverlight68]

@FreakAlert2008 Your 'photographing'? You must mean: "photography'.

[steveminla]

So I'm guessing you're review for it is a positive one!?

[lposas]

Thanks man. I've been debating if I should buy one. Ignore the kids.

[kusterdman]

wtfe

[tonicboy]

you need to learn how to attach an external mic, dude. also, check your exposure before shooting.

[kusterdman]

Don't be a tool tonicboy. He is apparently working with what he has. Thanks for the input dwdmguy.

[tonicboy]

Don't be a tool kusterdman.  If you're going to do video reviews, then get your shit right or stay home.

[frogstomper7]

Thanks heaps for taking the time to post this video. Very helpful. I'm considering buying an R-strap...looks pretty damn good.