mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

A lot for a D3200 or a Canon Rebel perhaps, but
consider you might be carrying a $2000+ body and a similarly priced lens. $180 is not a lot to carry $4000 worth of gear.

VultureHQ

"Wow $180" We hear that comment all the time and truly it is a valid comment. However you need to remember that our product is made from very specialized materials that are used in life saving applications in the military and aviation plus it is made by hand here in the USA!

As it was pointed out quite a few of us carry around thousands of dollars in camera body plus lens. And for a failure in the product that is supposed to keep it around your body, in our opinion is just not acceptable. So for this quality of a item that has been trusted by major movie houses for their Cinema Rigs it is well within reach. Not to mention you can rig our system any way you like to what ever gear you like.

Hope that gave you a bit more information on the materials and such. If you have any other questions make sure to stop by our website and I hope you give our system a try.

Thanks again all!

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I have finally managed to get two OpTech utility loops attached to my G3; because the strap loops were so narrow, I had to devise a leader system that allowed the loops to be pulled through flat (OpTech's suggestion of a pull wire made the straps jam). Tomorrow or Saturday, I will purchase another BR CR2 swivel connector to add to my RS-7 strap. To do so will require cutting the threads on one buckle or connector to thread the connector onto the strap. I will use a double buckle arrangement to re-secure the strap until I am satisfied with the arrangement. I will then remove the double buckle and have the strap re-sewn by a local shoe repair shop that has considerable experience in sewing nylon straps. I will then, hopefully, have the best of both worlds: an extremely comfortable strap system, and my camera suspended as it should by, by the camera strap lugs instead of the tripod socket (although a piece of nylon cord attached to one of the eye-screws on the tripod socket and to the strap loop would add yet another measure of safety).

Thank you, MT Shooter, for all the work you have done testing various configurations.

Hankwt Loc: kingsville ontario

Mogul Could you perhaps take a photo of your rig set up and post here ??

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

As soon as I get it finished, I'll try of get some shots that make sense and post them. I'll be getting the extra attachment link when I go to Pardee's tomorrow. Stay tuned.

bharatwd

Regarding the Blackrapid strap, I was concerned about damaging my equipment in case the screw got lose on the rapid strap. I have a super telephoto lens and because of its weight, I was wondering if it would be better to connect the strap to a quick release plate attached to the lens rather than screwing it directly to the lens foot?

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

As far as I know there has never been a credible case of this being true just a lot hersey however if any screw is loose one could conclude damage might happen, it's emcumbunt on the user (Photographer(s) to check their equipment before using. I have been using the BR-7 strap for quite sometime now and have not so ever had the screw ever come loose. I can say on the internet I've seen two films using straps being pulled apart on both cameras and no damage as was the case of the one MT posted sometime ago. Of course it is an individual choice on any thing a photographer wants to try or use in my opinion. What's so interesting is Nikon is saying it's OK to use the tripod hole on the camera and recommend BlackRapid straps what a nice endorsement!

Bazbo Loc: Lisboa, Portugal

I use these slings often and like them a lot. I have never had any trouble with them. I recognize MT’s concern and he is quite right. However, I find the ease of use and the balance to outweigh the risks. But then, I have never been very easy on equipment.

I so, however, I do attach them to the lens collar when using long heavy lenses just to provide better balance.