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Hi all,
I have been using my blackrapid sport strap for a couple of years now, and as a whole I am very happy with it. I find it comfortable and gives me easy access to my camera when I need it. That being said I would like to share an experience I had with it, how it was resolved and why i still use blackrapid straps despite this!
I was on safari in India. I had my 5D MK III, 2xTC III and 70-200 2.8L IS II attached to my blackrapid sport via the lens tripod foot mount. I was standing up and sitting down a lot to take pictures. One time when bringing the camera down after a shot and the jeep started to move, however, where my set-up would normally stop and rest at my hip, it continued down, all the way down to bounce of the edge of the Jeep, out of the side and onto the dirt and rock path 5-6 feet below from the now accelerating vehicle! Somehow the camera had unlatched itself from the 'connectr'. Now at this point, if i where you, i would be asking if this guy had actually fastened his camera on correctly. Well I did, and i know I did because this is the second time it has happened. The first time result in nothing other than my bemused face when my camera i thought attached to my strap was not and tumbled unharmed 30cm (1 foot) into some snow. I had blamed myself for this first accident, assuming I had not fastened it in properly. So since then i make sure to periodically check that it is fastened and the screw tightened correctly. I had checked my connection minutes before on the safari and still within that short time-frame it came loose.
The camera survived without a problem, just a few minor scratches. The teleconverter was also fine, but my 70-200 had some major internal damage which resulted in ~440 gbp worth of repairs!
After hearing this, you might be surprised t hear that i still use this strap! Let me tell you why.... firstly, I contacted BR and they have reimbursed me for all my repair bills. They are really commitment to their products.
Secondly, they also sent me their tether kit and 'lockstar' to prevent this possibly happening again. If you have a BR strap i would strongly advise getting these accessories to ensure you do not have the same problem that i did! Seeing your prized lens and camera bounce along a dirt track is a heart wrenching experience... make sure it does not happen to you. Secure your camera fully, use the lockstar and if you can add an additional tether!
Bottom line - Use blackrapid straps, they are great, but add an additional tether and/or the 'lockstar' for additional security!
I have been using my blackrapid sport strap for a couple of years now, and as a whole I am very happy with it. I find it comfortable and gives me easy access to my camera when I need it. That being said I would like to share an experience I had with it, how it was resolved and why i still use blackrapid straps despite this!
I was on safari in India. I had my 5D MK III, 2xTC III and 70-200 2.8L IS II attached to my blackrapid sport via the lens tripod foot mount. I was standing up and sitting down a lot to take pictures. One time when bringing the camera down after a shot and the jeep started to move, however, where my set-up would normally stop and rest at my hip, it continued down, all the way down to bounce of the edge of the Jeep, out of the side and onto the dirt and rock path 5-6 feet below from the now accelerating vehicle! Somehow the camera had unlatched itself from the 'connectr'. Now at this point, if i where you, i would be asking if this guy had actually fastened his camera on correctly. Well I did, and i know I did because this is the second time it has happened. The first time result in nothing other than my bemused face when my camera i thought attached to my strap was not and tumbled unharmed 30cm (1 foot) into some snow. I had blamed myself for this first accident, assuming I had not fastened it in properly. So since then i make sure to periodically check that it is fastened and the screw tightened correctly. I had checked my connection minutes before on the safari and still within that short time-frame it came loose.
The camera survived without a problem, just a few minor scratches. The teleconverter was also fine, but my 70-200 had some major internal damage which resulted in ~440 gbp worth of repairs!
After hearing this, you might be surprised t hear that i still use this strap! Let me tell you why.... firstly, I contacted BR and they have reimbursed me for all my repair bills. They are really commitment to their products.
Secondly, they also sent me their tether kit and 'lockstar' to prevent this possibly happening again. If you have a BR strap i would strongly advise getting these accessories to ensure you do not have the same problem that i did! Seeing your prized lens and camera bounce along a dirt track is a heart wrenching experience... make sure it does not happen to you. Secure your camera fully, use the lockstar and if you can add an additional tether!
Bottom line - Use blackrapid straps, they are great, but add an additional tether and/or the 'lockstar' for additional security!
damn i liked the look of those
Since then I've managed to figure out what clothing it likes and what it doesn't! I used it in the last week during a 4 day event and it's very handy and I can't see how anything can unlock or detach on this particular model.