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TurboV · 01-21-2009, 07:15 PM

Kicks ass! Got one a few weeks ago, and finally got it on my camera last weekend while I was shooting a cat show. Just a nice way to carry the camera that is comfortable! The video convinced me to buy one, and I was very pleased that it is indeed that awesome of a product.

The only change I made is I use a real tripod mount on the strap instead of the thing that comes with it.

http://blackrapid.com/ just because I can't really describe how it works.

Anybody else have one?

97TurboDSM · 01-21-2009, 09:39 PM

on-camera hand strap might suffice for a description. i've contemplated buying one for quite some time now.

PAFirefighter11 · 01-21-2009, 10:42 PM

I saw that on my Nikon forum early last year and really wanted one.. but at the same time, I'm okay with the neck strap and then twisting it... I dunno, I have spent too much money on camera equipment the last few months.. so I am TRYING to hold back.. of course, I just bought another vehicle... so that doesn't help.

cszakolczai · 01-21-2009, 11:05 PM

I was thinking about a strap like this as well, Washington convinced me I will have one soon. My neck is so sore, and I got tired of wrapping the freakin thing around my hand over and over. I was going to actually ask you and Gurov if you knew of any good ones.

cszakolczai · 01-21-2009, 11:17 PM

I lied, I thought it was a hand strap, I like this one a lot though... thats really nifty looking. How much are they? I can't find them on Adorama's site even though Adorama seems to be a retailer of them.

Edit:
I found it said 16.00 bucks. Thats not bad, I might buy the fastener and make a hand strap for myself.

Woah I lied edit again! 48.00 bucks. Shoot I'll make my hand strap.

TurboV · 01-22-2009, 12:23 AM

Yeah, $48 is the price, we got ours directly from the company. The padding is nice, definitely good for when you gotta carry around the camera, my shoulder wasn't sore after 3-4 hours so I am happy. Most definitely NOT a hand strap though, mostly a camera carrying device (anti theft, too, because it's across your body). Fine by me, I like having my hands free (let's me cuddle the kittens at cat shows and still have the camera in easy, accessible reach)

I'm sure someone could make a homemade version, I am just lazy and not that crafty. I know someone that made one for his M16 rifle!

djb5118 · 01-22-2009, 01:14 AM

its a great idea but $48 is a complete rip for something like this.

I made one by keeping my tripod mount on and clipping a gym bag strap to the D ring on the bottom. It's the same exact thing minus the fancy label

jspek · 01-22-2009, 01:42 AM

am i the only one who has no problem throwing my camera over my shoulder and having it at my waist with the OE strap?

cszakolczai · 01-22-2009, 01:43 AM

Na, I use it too. I just might make a hand strap as well.

PAFirefighter11 · 01-22-2009, 01:48 AM

I use the normal Nikon strap all the time.. It's not a huge deal. I have it over my body when I am hiking/climbing, and then hanging from my neck when I am sorta using it.

97TurboDSM · 01-22-2009, 03:02 AM

ah it looked way smaller than it obviously is. i do want a hand strap though lol

grimm · 01-22-2009, 01:37 PM

i have the canon hand strap, I fricking love the thing and it's way more secure than i had initially thought. I can let go of the camera and the strap holds it just fine.
other than that i usually always have the OE strap across my body and not just around my neck.

YellowMSP · 01-22-2009, 05:04 PM

i had the canon hand strap when i had the 1d and always just let it hang since it felt really comfortable and cuz i hate having a strap on my shoulder to carry it. that r strap may be useful i guess if ur in a hurry to take a snap or something quick

01-21-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
TurboV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Member #7584 My Ride: 02 Spec V, 94 Supra TT iTrader: (0)	R-Strap! Kicks ass! Got one a few weeks ago, and finally got it on my camera last weekend while I was shooting a cat show. Just a nice way to carry the camera that is comfortable! The video convinced me to buy one, and I was very pleased that it is indeed that awesome of a product. The only change I made is I use a real tripod mount on the strap instead of the thing that comes with it. http://blackrapid.com/ just because I can't really describe how it works. Anybody else have one? __________________ A few Sentras, couple of Nikons, and a Supra on top.

01-21-2009, 09:39 PM	#2
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	on-camera hand strap might suffice for a description. i've contemplated buying one for quite some time now. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

01-21-2009, 11:17 PM	#5
cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	I lied, I thought it was a hand strap, I like this one a lot though... thats really nifty looking. How much are they? I can't find them on Adorama's site even though Adorama seems to be a retailer of them. Edit: I found it said 16.00 bucks. Thats not bad, I might buy the fastener and make a hand strap for myself. Woah I lied edit again! 48.00 bucks. Shoot I'll make my hand strap. Last edited by cszakolczai; 01-21-2009 at 11:26 PM.

01-22-2009, 12:23 AM	#6
TurboV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Member #7584 My Ride: 02 Spec V, 94 Supra TT iTrader: (0)	Yeah, $48 is the price, we got ours directly from the company. The padding is nice, definitely good for when you gotta carry around the camera, my shoulder wasn't sore after 3-4 hours so I am happy. Most definitely NOT a hand strap though, mostly a camera carrying device (anti theft, too, because it's across your body). Fine by me, I like having my hands free (let's me cuddle the kittens at cat shows and still have the camera in easy, accessible reach) I'm sure someone could make a homemade version, I am just lazy and not that crafty. I know someone that made one for his M16 rifle! __________________ A few Sentras, couple of Nikons, and a Supra on top.

01-22-2009, 01:14 AM	#7
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	its a great idea but $48 is a complete rip for something like this. I made one by keeping my tripod mount on and clipping a gym bag strap to the D ring on the bottom. It's the same exact thing minus the fancy label __________________ Live with Passion.

01-21-2009, 11:05 PM	#4
cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	I was thinking about a strap like this as well, Washington convinced me I will have one soon. My neck is so sore, and I got tired of wrapping the freakin thing around my hand over and over. I was going to actually ask you and Gurov if you knew of any good ones.

01-22-2009, 01:43 AM	#9
cszakolczai Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2954 My Ride: Sentra SER Spec V iTrader: (0)	Na, I use it too. I just might make a hand strap as well.

01-22-2009, 03:02 AM	#11
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	ah it looked way smaller than it obviously is. i do want a hand strap though lol __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

01-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#12
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	i have the canon hand strap, I fricking love the thing and it's way more secure than i had initially thought. I can let go of the camera and the strap holds it just fine. other than that i usually always have the OE strap across my body and not just around my neck. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-22-2009, 05:04 PM	#13
YellowMSP Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne/West Chester/OCNJ Member #563 My Ride: '10 Evo X GSR iTrader: (3)	i had the canon hand strap when i had the 1d and always just let it hang since it felt really comfortable and cuz i hate having a strap on my shoulder to carry it. that r strap may be useful i guess if ur in a hurry to take a snap or something quick __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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