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Around the shoulder camera strap/sling?

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  • #2
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,741 ✭✭✭Effects


    These two threads should give you all the information you need.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056822779
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056148836&page=3


  • #3
    Rainbowsend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 938 ✭✭✭Rainbowsend


    I have a black rapid strap and have also had the cheaper versions that are available on eBay, great straps both of them the only thing I will say about the cheaper version is the clip (carabiner ) is not very secure . To get round this you can buy a black rapid carabiner and it will still be cheaper than a black rapid.
    Very comfortable to wear, I don't think I will ever go back to a neck strap.


  • #4
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,197 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Have a black rapid too. Always wondered why canon and nikon spend millions developing camera technology but never realised their strap system was so bad.
    Black rapid is 100 times better, a bit pricey for what it is, but don't skimp on a cheapo version


  • #5
    ImagenEstilo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭ImagenEstilo


    Sun Sniper also do similar stuff. I use it regularly and it is top dog. Can get single camera and dual camera harnesses. I was using a harness only a few weeks back. Had the cameras on me for 7 hours one night and although I was fecked afterwards their ease of use made chopping and changing cameras so rapid.


  • #6
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,297 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    As I mentioned in one of the other threads I bought a Black Rapid and LOVE it. I'd totally recommend it/any brand sling shot.

    I went with BR over a cheap Ebay one just for peace of mind.
    Buy one, you won't look back.


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  • #7
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 55,567 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Buy one, you won't look back.
    why, does it bugger your neck up?


  • #8
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    I just got delivery of this: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/271079363230?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
    For €20 you're not going to get much better value. I cannot see how spending 4x as much could be worth it for me personally right now...


  • #9
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,297 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    I bought mine from the UK so it was about €60. Still a lot more expensive.
    the way I looked at it- if I was doing a bungee jump would I use the standard rope or the more expensive one with a bit more security?


  • #10
    Farmlife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Farmlife


    Here's some nice ones designed by Photographer Trey Ratcliff

    http://store.stuckincustoms.com/gear/camera-straps


  • #11
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,265 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    I used to use the double Blackrapid harness for shooting weddings and regulary had over €10K worth of gear hanging off them, no way would I go cheap on something like that


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  • #12
    moss.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭moss.ie


    I use a Carryspeed sling and i find it excellent,
    cs_slim_large.jpg?672
    http://www.carryspeed.com/products/cs-slim-camera-sling-strap


  • #13
    Zombrex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25,848 ✭✭✭✭Zombrex


    I used the Lowepro Slingshot, but didn't like it. I found the weight distribution was all off, it felt like I was being twisted backwards, like I had a small child pulling at my back.

    I would definitely try before you buy, these bags are not cheap so you don't want to end up with something uncomfortable.

    slingshot_lpia_v6_250w.jpg


  • #14
    Farmlife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Farmlife


    Just got Blackrapids latest edition to ther family, the Yeti. so far ijust had a mess with it, bit I'll put it to the test at a wedding later in the week. It's a 2 camera sling, with the idea of a heavy and light camera combo, so going to try it with the 70-200 and fisheye/50f1.4. Will throw a few words up on it's performance after


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