Straps, what are you using?

[CcAgan]

Black Rapid RS-Sport. It's got a wider pad where it hits your shoulder blade and the built in under-the-arm strap. I think the best advice I can give you for using the strap is to not let the camera rest TOO low. I like for my 70-200 to rest horizontal right where my belt is. Lower than that it starts to bounce too much.

[Angelo]

I purchased the "Carry Speed" strap Carry Speed - Original Offset Design Tripod Ready Sling Strap (I think it's made in Houston) about three months ago and only now am I getting use to it.

Chris, I agree. I was using it too low at the beginning and the bouncing did bother me. But I raised it to my belt-line and it does feel better.

What I don't like is having to screw it to the tripod hole. Having to take it off when I'm using the tripod/monopod is a pain.

[Village Idiot]

I'm rocking a Crumpler Industry Disgrace. It's one of those camo ones they sold a few years back. That way, no one knows I'm wearing a strap.

[SnapperUK]

Some interesting stuff here. I have not heard of the black rapid system before, but it looks really neat! I have tried loads of carry systems in my time and find that a belt system works best with the weight of spare lenses etc on my hips. I usually just shoulder the cameras with any old strap.

I like the belt system as i can add and remove pouches for the situation. Three small ones for travelling and five or six for big jobs.


I usually have a pair of ladders too! Lol

Cheers
Ben

[PEC]

Just got back from a week in the mountains using the Black Rapid strap as the only strap.

Pro's:
Great when hiking - even used alot of the time when carrying my camelback pack.
Used on very steep hiking trails (use of hands required much of the time)

Cons:
It was a pain if I wanted a friend to take a picture of my wife and I or use the tripod.... either had to unscrew it or take it off.

They really need a quick release.

Also, after hearing a few folks having the camera drop using the strap I became a bit fanatical about ensuring the screw was tight and the d-ring was tight.

[ptrd]

^that's the biggest thing I got a luma.

[jkderby]

Used bras with D cups work great for carrying lenses.

[dbaldock]

Originally Posted by Genxr65

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The BR also makes a connector that attaches to the bottom of a Manfrotto QR plate but I'm not confident in that design. They've had issues with that particular connection failing.

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Since I use the RC2 Quick Release Plate, I was thinking a hybrid combination of BlackRapid and CarrySpeed ideas / products might work the best for me.

1) I like the CS Speed Plate better than the little lug that BR uses, but the bent part of the plate near the attachment knob would keep the RC2 from sitting flat on the bottom of the camera. If the Speed Plate was flat, all I'd need is a 1/4-20 bolt long enough to go through the RC2 and the plate to secure both to the tripod socket.

2) I like the BR RS DR-2 Slim Double Strap better than the rather bulky looking design of the CS-Double.


Take Care,
David Baldock