July 16, 2010
R-Strap Gets Thumbs Up from What Digital Camera Magazine
Check out the latest issue of What Digital Camera magazine, where they check out the RS-5 strap and give it their recommendation. Thanks guys, glad you like it!
July 12, 2010
FRO LOVES THE RS-7 !!!
Fro Knows Photo.Com has finally come to his senses……and proclaimed the BlackRapid RS-7 as his strap of choice!!Thanks Fro! (we knew you’d see the light)
Check out the AWESOME REVIEW, PLUS ENTER A CONTEST TO WIN AN RS-7!!!
Also check out Fro’s sweet little Grandma Lil’ rocking the RS-7 in style!!! CLICK HERE
July 8, 2010
The Boob Strap is Here!
Digital Wedding Forum posted a great article about our new RS-W1 Women’s Strap!
Writer Carli Morgan was VERY candid about the advantages of our latest addition to the R-Strap lineup.
In her words:
“Boys and girls are different. When we hit puberty we become very different….
Black Rapid has released a solution to the problem. The RS-W1.
It stays neatly between your breast, and allows you to keep your camera safely off of the ground while your hands are free.”
Carli also took the time to interview our friend and PhotoSister, LaRae Lobdell.
To read the great article CLICK HERE.
June 24, 2010
In Depth R-Strap Video Review
Check out this sweet review from Kyle Mazur:Black Rapid R-Strap Review from Kyle Mazur on Vimeo.
See his site at: www.kylemazur.com
June 23, 2010
BLACKRAPID WINS SHOOTOUT OVER SUN-SNIPER & CAMERA SLINGER
In a recent review by the folks over at PhotoInduced.com, Blackrapid was chosen as the front runner of the camera slings!
The review compared straps from 3 different companies (BLACKRAPID, Sun-Sniper, and Camera Slinger)
While all 3 straps have their pros (some very similar to others), here’s what they had to say about BLACKRAPID’s RS-7:
“The Black Rapid system with a slim shoulder strap, 2 brakes for camera control,
a complete line of accessories to customize it and go double camera, is the one we felt most comfortable with.
Over the 3 we felt it had the most features that we needed, and a price that was reasonable.”
To see the full review click here
June 18, 2010
FroKnowsPhoto Checks Out the RS-7
Check out FroKnowsPhoto.com for more!
June 2, 2010
Photosodes.com Shout Out!
New photography webisode site Photosodes.com gave us a great review in their latest webisode.
See it at: http://photosodes.com/2010/05/27/episode-3-is-now-here
“We think R-strap is a wonderful tool for photographers, we both are photographers and own the R-strap and are very fond of it.”
Check back at their site for BlackRapid contests!
May 26, 2010
Blackpacker’s Studio
The guys at Lighten Up and Shoot have adopted the R-Strap into their on-the-go gear collection.Check them out here.
April 26, 2010
Japan Photo Project
BlackRapid is excited to be part of the Japan Photo Project!Photographer/ Editor and Chief for Digitalfoto Spain Tina Bague has teamed up with acclaimed photographer Toru Morimoto to start the The Japan Photo Project, a unique in-depth documentary photo work spanning a one year motor home road trip across the land of the rising sun. They both love our RS-7 and a DR-1 straps:
“They are cool, a revolutionary way to carry the camera! Toru is happy to carry the two Leica’s on his shoulder and not on his neck anymore! And I am happy with mine too!!! Great idea!!!” - Tina Bague
Thanks Japan Photo Project and Happy Travels!
April 23, 2010
RS-W1 Featured in PDN’s Gear Guide
Check it out here!
April 16, 2010
Leaps and Bounds Ahead of Traditional Camera Straps
“The BlackRapid system features a simple yet uniquely revolutionary design which is effective in execution. I really liked how the the strap kept the camera comfortably out of the way yet quickly accessible, and how the upside-down design prevented the strap from interfering with shooting. The contoured pad is a pleasure on the shoulders and prevents slippage. The whole system oozes quality and it is obvious that a lot of thought has been put into the design, with nice touches such as clips and carabiners for easy removal, and the flexible MODS system.”
Thanks to Julian Tan at Shuttertalk for an awesome review. Check it out here.
April 1, 2010
Man, Check Out Her Sweet BlackRapid Straps
We ran across this humorous review, complete with captions, from Mary at Birchtree Photography. Thanks Mary!
See the rest here.
March 30, 2010
The Simplest Things
“It seems ridiculous that I spent a small fortune on camera bodies and lenses, yet all this time a $65 camera strap could have made using them much more comfortable and convenient. My Canon strap is now at the back of a drawer, never to see the light of day again. Highly recommended.”
From Mike at Phowto.com
Read the full review here.
March 9, 2010
Seven Unusual Gadgets for Photographers
Macworld “rounded up an assortment of cool photo-related accessories that provide truly useful utility, are well-made, and worth consideration by any serious shooter, no matter what their skill level.”
“You can leave it at your hip when it’s not in use, or quickly slide it up the strap when it’s time to take a shot.”
Read the article.
January 25, 2010
Every Second Counts
“The R-Strap is an amazing creation that allows you to comfortably shoot faster, no matter where the location or what the situation.”- Stephanie Dickinson’s The Knack.
December 24, 2009
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Lisa Bettany of MostlyLisa.com has given the R-Strap a nice shout out on her Last Minute Gift Ideas for photographers. Thanks, Lisa!“BlackRapid RS-5 strap: Neck pain is one of the huge downsides of lugging your camera around with you all day. Unfortunately, as a photographer, that’s your job! So give your photo sweetie the gift of a better camera strap. I’ve been using mine for a week and love it. Yes it’s a bit bulky, and may look dorky with evening wear, but hey, we’re not the ones that are supposed to look pretty! Also, camera straps that say “Canon 5DMKII” on them are basically large, flashing signs that say, “Hey thieves, please steal me!” Sacrificing boasting rights > having your baby nicked!”
Source: 18 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Photographers
December 22, 2009
Draw, Pardner!
“I feel like a gunslinger. Draw, pardner! Only instead of a six-shooter, I have my spanking new Canon 7D by my hip. Up comes the camera, fast and ready to shoot.”Rick Shoots From the Hip In the Heat in St. Augustine from rick sammon on Vimeo.
Rick Sammon with the R-Strap. Video by Chris Klapheke.
Check out the R-Strap on Outdoor Photo Gear!
December 17, 2009
Wow! What a Great Strap
“I instantly fell in love with this strap. Since receiving it had a chance to shoot in the snow with it and even handling several portable light stands and doing several other tasks was very simple. The strap held the camera at my side away from the front of my body and out of harms way. The strap was still very comfortable after the shoot.”- Francois Cleroux at EyesOnPhoto.com
December 9, 2009
R-Strap Wins 2010 Hot One Award
Professional Photographer Magazine has given the R-Strap a 2010 Hot One Award! We’re very honored to be recognized like this, and we promise to live up to it in the year to come. The 2010 winners will be announced on their website in the coming months, and will be featured in an upcoming issue.
November 9, 2009
Interview with BlackRapid
P3 News and Reviews talks to Tyler at PhotoPlus 2009. Thanks!
November 3, 2009
BlackRapid R-Strap Turns the Camera World Upside Down
Kim Larson reviews the R-Strap for Professional Photographer Magazine. “I’ve never found the strap itself to be uncomfortable, even after 8 hours straight of wedding photography.” Check it out here.October 28, 2009
Hard to Believe, But Somebody Finally Has Built a Better Camera Strap
“We gave a positive review to the originalBlackRapid RS-1 camera strap back in theDecember 2008 issue of PDN and are happy to see that the device’s inventor, Ron Henry, has continued to improve on his product. The new RS-5 uses the same essential concept as the original—a sling-like camera strap that makes it easy to quickly and safely bring your digital SLR to your face— and has added a few tweaks.” Check out PDN’s review of the RS-5 here. Thanks PDN!October 19, 2009
Scott Kelby on the ConnectR-2
“I also used the latest RS-4 R-Strap (from BlackRapid)—the one with the new connector, on my second body, and I have to admit; the new connector is a big improvement (though the magnet in the shoulder strap kept getting attached to Matt’s friend’s truck). Can’t live without the R-Strap for shooting sports.” Scott Kelby www.scottkelby.com/October 15, 2009
Weekly Photo Tips Addresses R-Strap and Tripod Mount
Scott Eccleston over at weeklyphototips.blogspot.com talks about tripod mount strength and shows us a couple dismembered cameras. Very interesting. Thanks Scott!September 11, 2009
R-Strap on Studio 5 in Salt Lake City
The R-Strap was showcased on the “Cool Digital Photography Gadgets” segment of Studio 5 in Utah. Click towards the end to watch the portion on BlackRapid!July 23, 2009
R-STRAP – World’s most comfortable and fast camera strap
California Sunbounce Press Release
Garlstorf n. Hamburg, Germany, March 30, 2009——- GRAB and CLICK. The R-STRAP offers unparalled ease of access to your camera. R-STRAP is the most innovative camera strap that ever hit the market. Especially digital SLR photographers will appreciate this effective system. The innovative photographic and lighting equipment manufacturer CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE has been appointed to European distributor by BlackRapid.
Wolfgang-Peter Geller, professional photographer and owner of California Sunbounce, is very excited about the R-STRAP “I can not tell how much I hate camera straps. They’re uncomfortable, there’s no good way to wear them. Put the strap around your neck and the camera flops around awkwardly on your chest as you move. Your long lenses stick out and bump into things. Bending down, you have to clutch your camera. Wear it over your shoulder and it’s hard to quickly and securely bring the camera to your face.”
Update: CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE is not the European distributor for Blackrapid. But thanks for loving the R-Strap.
http://www.photographyblog.com/news/r-strap/
http://www.digitalpixels.net/2009/03/photo-gear/the-r-strap/
June 23, 2009
New BlackRapid Double Strap!
Rebel Fish talked with Kevin Swan about his new BlackRapid Double Strap. He gave it a 5 out of 5 stars! Improvements over previous models:2 cameras instead of one (duh!)
Improved hardware to secure to camera
The strap doesn’t slide around like the single did
More comfy (better weight distribution)
http://www.newschoolphoto.com/blogme/2009/06/23/new-black-rapid-double-strap/
Thanks Kevin..
Click Here