October 17, 2011
BlackRapid Monday Madness week 14
October 17th, 2011 BlackRapid Monday Madness giveaway.
We here at BlackRapid like to start our week out right together with a little thing called BlackRapid’s Monday Madness giveaway!
This week we have a photo challenge connected to our new RS-W1 COLOR line. These limited edition R-Straps are available in 3 different colors inspired by the different neighborhoods surrounding BlackRapid headquarters in Seattle, WA: Blue Ridge, Green Lake and Stone Way, and we are giving away one of each color R-Strap in this photo contest.
Here’s the photo challenge to win 1 of 3 Limited Edition RS-W1 R-Straps:
1. Take an image inspired by your favorite colors of the season from wherever YOU are in the world
2. Post the image on our Facebook wall www.facebook.com/BlackRapidStrap with #BRMonMad included in your image title (this will let us know it is a contest entry)
3. Deadline date: Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 11:59 PDT
4. Please enter only ONE image
5. The contest is open world wide
6. A winner for a new Limited Edition RS-W1 Color R-Strap will be chosen at random and announced on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Feel free to share this post with any of your friends on TWITTER or FACEBOOK with #BRMonMad at the end of your post.
Easy ace! Now go be inspired in your neighborhood and share with us the colors happening in your part of the world today!
Posted in: Announcements, BR Buzz
October 14, 2011
Limited Edition: RS-W1 Colors
Part of the award winning R-Strap line, the RS-W1 is the world’s first camera strap that focuses on the perfect fit for the female. While maintaining the traditional “Built for Speed” design, our designers added a sleek curve highlighted with Special Limited Edition color.Show Your Colors This Season. Stock is limited so order while supply lasts!
Limited Edition: Blue Ridge
In Seattle, Blue Ridge is known for it’s stunning views, winding roads, and beauty.The RS-W1C Blue Ridge is pretty much the same… but it’s a camera strap. An elegant two-tone strap with durable Grey ballistic flanked by Royal Blue accents.
Ready for your first limited edition R-Strap? Order the RS-W1C Blue Ridge exclusively through BlackRapid right HERE.
Limited Edition: Green Lake
Green Lake is Seattle’s Central Park. It’s all about picnics, Frisbees, running, sports, nature, and green!The RS-W1C Green Lake is pretty much the same… but it’s a camera strap. A nature-inspired two-tone strap with durable Tan ballistic flanked by Olive Green accents.
Ready for your first limited edition R-Strap? Order the RS-W1C Green Lake exclusively through BlackRapid right HERE.
Limited Edition: Stone Way
Stone Way is a popular thoroughfare only a few blocks from BlackRapid headquarters. It’s got access to everything you need. Great coffee, adventure, nightlife, home.The RS-W1C Stone Way is pretty much the same… but it’s a camera strap. A versatile two-tone strap with durable Teal ballistic flanked by Slate Grey accents.
Ready for your first limited edition R-Strap? Order the RS-W1C Green Lake exclusively through BlackRapid right HERE.
Posted in: Announcements, BR Buzz
September 30, 2011
We’ve Got Your Back: Keeping the Thieves Away
This morning on Twitter we saw a unique Tweet in our feed from @Studio386 “How A @BlackRapid R-Strap Saved My $2500 Lens”.
Stop the press. A catchy blog post like that immediately caught our attention and we went straight away to Studio386 Photographers website to read the article.
It turns out that California based photographer Christopher Cuttriss was at the LA County Fair recently when a thief tried to detach and run with his Canon 70-200mm zoom lens. What happened then you ask? R-Strap to the recue! The thief didn’t realize that Chris had his BlackRapid RS-7 attached to the lens tripod collar. The lens remained with Chris and the bad thief ran away. His R-Strap saved the day.
Read Chris’ full story HERE: Studio386 website.
Has this or a similar situation ever happened to you? We’ve love to hear your story. Leave us a post on our Facebook thread HERE www.facebook.com/BlackRapidStrap or leave a comment below.
Posted in: BR Buzz, Wall of Radness
MacPeople Japan magazine features the RS-7
A translation of the article in MacPeople Magazine:I abandoned all of my old straps after using BlackRapid’s. It’s not even comparable. It’s so comfortable to use. R-Strap lets me just slide the camera up, and strap stays where it is.
It shows the most worth when you actually shoot. It’s so fast to take a photo after holding the camera. I’m deeply impressed for the fact just switching a strap makes such a difference and easy to shoot.
You could even use not only with point and shoot cameras but with other cameras with monitors. If you pull the strap all the way out and hold camera, it actually avoids the shaking hands effect.
There are many kinds of R-Straps, with a pocket for iPhone, for women, for using 2 cameras.
This is a one of a kind, comfortable wearing, fast-shooting strap!
View the original article at MacPeople.jp
RS-7が、MacPeople誌で紹介されました！
RS-7が、MacPeople10月号（8月29日発売）で、紹介されました！ 成蹊大学 法学部教授 塩澤 一洋氏からのRS-7についての記事をご覧ください！
革新的カメラストラップ「 BlackRapid 」を使い始めてから、常用しているすべてのカメラから従来のストラップを外した。別次元の扱いやすさなのだ。 カメラのストラップは肩から斜め掛けしたい。しかし、いざ撮影のためカメラを構えようと持ち上げると、思うようにカメラが顔の前に来ない。普通のストラップの裏には滑り止めが付いているため，服との摩擦で引っかかるのだ。 BlackRapidはその性質を逆に利用した、斜め掛け用ストラップである。カメラの三脚穴に付けた金具の部分だけが、カメラとともにスルスルとストラップを上下する。カメラを動かしてもストラップは動かない。 その真価は撮影時に発揮される。速写性が高いのだ。両手の空いた状態から腰の位置にあるカメラを掴んでホールドし、スタンバイするまでワンアクション。いつも使っているカメラがストラップひとつ替えるだけでこれほどまで扱いやすくなることに感動を覚える。 その用途は一眼レフばかりではない。背面モニターを見ながら撮る一眼カメラやコンパクトカメラなら、ご利益がもうひとつある。BlackRapidをぴーんと張るようにカメラを構えると、カメラが静止して手だけで支えるよりもブレを抑止できるのだ。カメラを構える高さも自在である。 用途に合わせて種類も豊富。ｉＰｈｏｎｅ用ポケットが付いているもの、女性用、そして左右に2台のカメラを提げるタイプまである。 カメラをスマートに身に着け、快速で撮影。その一体感が絶品だ。
塩澤さん、ありがとうございます！
- 佐藤
Posted in: BR Buzz, Press/Blog Reviews
September 28, 2011
PhotoPlus Expo and WPPI NYC 2011
Come hang out with us at PhotoPlus Expo and WPPI NYC!
We want YOU to join us at PPE this year and we’re setting you up with a VIP promo code for FREE ADMISSION to both expo halls: PhotoPlus Expo open October 27 – 29 and WPPI NYC open October 27 – 28.How to get your FREE pass to PPE and WPPI NYC compliments of your favorite camera sling strap company, BlackRapid:
Register today through our special BlackRapid PPE WPPI NYC 2011 link HERE.
Register as many team members as you like using this link above.
BUT DON’T DELAY! Register no later than October 10, 2011 in order to receive your badges in the mail before the event.
For more information, please visit www.photoplusexpo.com. We look forward to seeing you in New York!
BlackRapid Booth: #345
Free Expo Pass Code: RSTRAP1
Free Expo Pass Link: https://www.xpressreg.net/register/phot101/start.asp?sc=RSTRAP1
Posted in: Announcements, BR Buzz