Comments on: Best dSLR Camera Strap: BlackRapid RS-5

By: miri

miri — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:16:17 +0000

I’ve been debating whether or not to get one of these. I really like the idea of it, but my main camera bag is one that I wear across my body messenger style and I worry that two straps like that would just be too much. Anyone have any experience combining this with a messenger style bag?

By: No more straps for me. « Optic Bard

No more straps for me. « Optic Bard — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:50:42 +0000

[...] 31, 2010 by opticbard Last Christmas, Lisa blogged about the Black Rapid. I was intrigued and for a long time thought I wanted a strap just like it. For some reason, [...]

By: Reggie Eperson

Reggie Eperson — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:36:00 +0000

Great blog!!! I would like to subscribe but I keep getting a 400 error? what the hell does that mean?

By: Jon S. White

Jon S. White — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:28:59 +0000

BUT, in portrait mode (with a pro cam or vertical-grip cam), the lug screw is in the way (in your fingers).

By: MostlyLisa.com » Blog Archive » Two days in the life of Mashable CEO, Pete Cashmore

Thu, 27 May 2010 03:42:49 +0000

[...] the RØDE VideoMic, and a Litepanels Micro LED light. The neck strap I’m using is the BlackRapids Rs-5 (perfect for storing my iPhone and extra memory [...]

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:57:34 +0000

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By: Cory O'Brien

Cory O'Brien — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:39:04 +0000

I got an RS-5 when they first came out, and have been VERY happy with it. I love not having the camera strapped so closely around my neck, and the ability to go from hip to shooting with ease makes it a great alternative to tossing your camera in a bag when you’re not actively using it. The shoulder pad does move around more than I’d like when you’re using the camera, but that’s a small gripe for an otherwise great product.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:05:22 +0000

Lisa,

I like the cross the chest design. Can you attach it without using the tripod socket. I think that I would get tired of taking the L-bracket off of my camera all the time. I also have the lense plate on my 70-200mm and 200-400mm. Thank You

By: Mostly Lisa

Mostly Lisa — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:10:00 +0000

@Tim Goldenburg — it actually feels really secure and you can grip it with one of your hands if you feel like it’s too dangerous having it on your side.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:41:53 +0000

Any update on the RS5? I got the RS4 but am considering the RS5 but was Wondering how useful you feel the phone/acces portion is in the real world. it looks like it adds some awkward shoulder bulk.

BTW, a MAJOR advantage of these straps is that it makes handheld video easier. Its tough to describe, but it adds another anchor point when you extend your arms and take movies. Mine are so much more steady now.