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Black Rapid Strap Failure
Jun 15, 2015 23:40:34 #
I'm not a BR user but have no reason to think they're not a good product. However, I saw this item posted today on a D7100 Facebook Group -- just thought I'd pass along for anyone who might have an interest.
Jun 16, 2015 00:04:13 #
May as well just buy a cheap strap instead. My $8 Black Rapid knock-off is still holding together four years later.
Jun 16, 2015 02:27:17 #
rook2c4 wrote:
May as well just buy a cheap strap instead. My $8 Black Rapid knock-off is still holding together four years later.
Where did you get it? Thank you.
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Jun 16, 2015 03:00:32 #
I've used my BR strap for many years carrying a Canon 1DMkIII AND A EF 70-200mm 2.8 IS lens with no failure.
So get stuffed
So get stuffed
Jun 16, 2015 04:38:59 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
tsilva wrote:
I've used my BR strap for many years carrying a Canon 1DMkIII AND A EF 70-200mm 2.8 IS lens with no failure.
So get stuffed
So get stuffed
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I do not use this make of strap, but appreciate a UHH members warning. However the comment to "Get stuffed" seems rather rude, when someone is trying to be helpful.
Jun 16, 2015 06:05:40 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
I've used Black Rapid straps for at least 3 years both the double strap and a single strap. I've never had a problem. I follow their instructions. I tighten the nut by hand then use the carabiner to give it a final twist to tighten. If I put the camera with the strap attached away when I use it again I test to make sure it's tight.
Jun 16, 2015 06:20:43 #
I use the Black Rapid strap system with my D800 with Nikon 24-70, 2.8 without a problem. And I hike the N.C. mountains with this setup several times a week.
Jun 16, 2015 06:29:26 #
I have a BR and read these news items. They have been posted before. I was meaning to get a small diameter aircraft cable and bridge the camera to the strap as a back up (JIC). This reminds me I have not done it yet.
Jun 16, 2015 06:47:06 #
How many times must I tell you guys that a pair of your ladies old pantie hose makes the finest camera strap you can get. The reinforced gusset makes a soft pad for the neck and you simply tie the legs at a length that suits. Available in a range of colours to match your outfit as well. The other advantage of course is that should you get into a bit of a rumble, when you swing a DSLR around your head on the end of a pair of pantie hose they stretch by about a meter allowing you to seriously damage the bad guys face before he gets close. They aint so ready to fight with with Nikon imprinted on their forehead and a large hole in the cheek where an 18-105 made contact at 60 mph.
Jun 16, 2015 07:05:10 #
tsilva wrote:
I've used my BR strap for many years carrying a Canon 1DMkIII AND A EF 70-200mm 2.8 IS lens with no failure.
So get stuffed
So get stuffed
Really???? I use my Black Rapid strap with my D3 and
300 f2.8 with no problems either, but do appreciate and consider advise from members on here. That remark was totally uncalled for! Just saying........................
Jun 16, 2015 07:49:30 #
Frapha wrote:
I'm not a BR user but have no reason to think they're not a good product. However, I saw this item posted today on a D7100 Facebook Group -- just thought I'd pass along for anyone who might have an interest.
I'm just wondering if he ever slammed it in the car door ???
I've done that a couple of times.
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Jun 16, 2015 07:50:15 #
Jim S
Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,
Frapha wrote:
I'm not a BR user but have no reason to think they're not a good product. However, I saw this item posted today on a D7100 Facebook Group -- just thought I'd pass along for anyone who might have an interest.
A friend and professional photographer came up with a "safety net" for the Black Rapid after it let loose and his D-300 bounced on the floor and broke.
He now uses a Domke Strap Clips and 2 "O" rings and connets the strap to the "O" rings and to the Black Rapid and then the Domke cut/open end to the cameras strap connection points.
If anyone wants to see how it is done - send a PM to me and I can forward you pictures of how it all goes together and what to order from B&H
Jun 16, 2015 07:58:43 #
ragatazz
Loc: Michigan
I have a BR strap, and it did fail on me. Fortunately I was able to catch the camera as it was falling. BR didn't even offer a refund, they sent me a new swivel (after I complained to B&H, that BR was ignoring my requests for a refund).
Jun 16, 2015 08:38:45 #
tsilva wrote:
I've used my BR strap for many years carrying a Canon 1DMkIII AND A EF 70-200mm 2.8 IS lens with no failure.
So get stuffed
So get stuffed
English major?
Jun 16, 2015 08:48:50 #
Frapha wrote:
I'm not a BR user but have no reason to think they're not a good product. However, I saw this item posted today on a D7100 Facebook Group -- just thought I'd pass along for anyone who might have an interest.
This sounds like someone has overtightened the connection of the BR strap nut using the carabiner as a lever and caused metal fatigue to the nut assembly. If this was a manufacturing flaw in the metal loop of the nut, then BR may be liable, but this seems a bit far fetched.
I've used them on my cameras for years without any problems but i do inspect them every time I pick up my equipment. Like anything else in life, vigilance and proper use are demanded for getting any longevity in mechanical equipment.
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