Rapid/Pap Strap style camera straps.

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I quite like the concept of these but has anyone ever had their camera fall off because the retaining screw in the camera body has come off ?
 
The Rapid one has a thick rubber washer so it keeps it firmly fixed to the camera base, I don't think it would unscrew very easily.
 
i have the cheap ebay quick strap and that too has a nice rubber coating to help stop anything coming lose.
 
I made my own and use a rubber washer, never had any problems when I have used it.
 
Have one since some days called the 'SunSniper' used it for a whole day round the zoo with camera and 70-200mm hanging, no probs!

Has like a rubber washer around the screw to help keep it tight.
 
Thanks for the replies all, maybe I'll take the plunge. Is there one where the camera lies across your back ? I was sure I'd seen one somewhere.
 
I have left the Optech connectors on my body and loop them through the R-Strap. If the R-Strap or anything fails the Opech strap will catch it. More than likely totally unecessary but it makes me feel better.
 
Flyfisher said:
Thanks for the replies all, maybe I'll take the plunge. Is there one where the camera lies across your back ? I was sure I'd seen one somewhere.
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The Black Rapid R-Strap has a lockable adjuster so you can slide the camera around your back, or front or wherever. V good straps :thumbs:
 
HoppyUK said:
The Black Rapid R-Strap has a lockable adjuster so you can slide the camera around your back, or front or wherever. V good straps :thumbs:
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Same with the ebay quick straps.
 
I have a cheap Q strap, never comes loose, the clasp that connects feels a bit cheap, no fear of it breaking but its sharp and not well finished other than that, I can't see the rapidstap being superior.
 
What failed? I will probably replace the metal connector with a couple of climbing rings.
 
Harvey_nikon said:
What failed? I will probably replace the metal connector with a couple of climbing rings.
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One of the clips holding the pad section to the straps, it just slipped out and the camera headed for the ground. It was only a D70 and a Tamron 17-50, so not as if it was a heavy setup...
 
I carry over 8 lbs with my BR strap and the screw has not moved at all. The cheapie's on ebay may be as good but for the sake of a few pounds I would not take a chance with over £5k of gear on board myself.
 
Spiderholster looks interesting, pricey though.

I have been considering building my own.
 
The Q straps are a direct rip of the R strap

Knowing the R-strap guys I'd support R-strap over Q strap

Awaiting my new R-5 to arrive
 
jobe said:
Have you looked at camera holster's, I have the rapid strap but I also bought the Spider Camera Holster http://www.spiderholster.com/# which I find more comfortable and safe.
When your carrying a bag and a camera on a strap I find it gets a bit too uncomfortable around my neck and shoulders.

Wayne
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I'm the safe so this could be the right solution for me. I'm definitely going to keep that system in mind, thanks tor the link!
 
Hi Dave, I've just bought myself a Black Rapid and I'm a bit of a belt and braces man myself so would be interested in your Optech connectors setup. Is it possible that you have a piccy of the way you have it set up and can you buy these Optech connectors seperately and where from please. Many thanks.



Dave Stone said:
I have left the Optech connectors on my body and loop them through the R-Strap. If the R-Strap or anything fails the Opech strap will catch it. More than likely totally unecessary but it makes me feel better.
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