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Black Rapid RS-4 Straps: The Definitive Review

OK, so maybe this isn’t going to be the definitive review of Black Rapid RS-4 straps, but I’ll give it my best shot. I know I talked about these handy things in my post on shooting with two cameras, but I didn’t give much detail about how they work.

Let’s take a closer look at these things:

The first thing to note is the shoulder padding…this is a must when you’re toting heavy cameras and lenses around. Your won’t find this on regular straps.

black rapid rs-4 strap padding

Then see the nice little pocket for holding extra CF cards. I love this feature because it means I’m not storing (loosing) extra stuff in my pockets.

Though Black Rapid makes a double strap for carrying two cameras, I chose to get two individual ones and connect them with the coupleR. This way I have the freedom to carry just one camera if I want to.

Lastly, and most importantly, the straps are bolted securely to your camera on the bottom.

Now let’s see these things in action again (yeah, I know I said two twice…but the couplRs do come in a set of two!):

you can stand in the middle of a creek without worrying your cameras will fall

your cameras won't become fish food when they're secured with the black rapid rs4 straps.

Photo courtesy of Milla Chappell
looking sweet photographing with my black rapid r straps

So, there you have it…the definitive review of the Black Rapid RS-4 straps. And if you buy their product, I don’t get anything special. Just the knowledge that I helped someone’s shoulders avoid chronic pain…

April 14, 2010 - 3:17 pm Dawn - Thank you for the review and pictures! I recently purchased the double-strap version (as opposed to two single straps) and like it a lot. But I have trouble with a) my cameras swinging like a pendulum and b) I can't squat/kneel without lens or flash hitting the ground. Do you have these issues too?

April 3, 2010 - 6:39 pm LaRae Lobdell - Mary this review on the RS-4 totally rocks! Thank you!

April 1, 2010 - 4:33 pm Randi Voss Photography - Wonderful review, Mary. I'm considering many options to hold my cameras too. You make para-trooping look good!

April 1, 2010 - 2:55 pm Jeremy G. - AKA - The Rambo Package.

April 1, 2010 - 12:26 pm pamela marie photography - haha! love it! :) i'm still debating between black rapid and a couple of other brands. but i have a feeling i'll have one in my hands (er, on my shoulders) by may 1 :)

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