Anyone tried one of these???

[Dr MAD]

Has anyone any experience of these?

http://blackrapid.com/rs1.php

http://blackrapid.com/video.php

looks quite interesting...

I've got an Optech strap at the moment but as soon as you put the 70-200 on there it becomes a bit of a neck breaker. This could cure the problem

[bashful]

I've developed the habit of putting my right arm through the normal Canon strap from the *lens* side of the camera, and just letting the camera hang like that. I keep my hand on the camera, and the lens tucks into - how to put this - the groin area. Works for me with a 5D or 1D and lenses up to the 100-400.

[Ed_P]

Looks interesting. I use the Op/Tech Pro strap - love it. With the 70-200mm lens, I've taken to adjusting the strap length so that the "pokey-out" bit of the tripod ring slips behind my trouser belt (if you see what I mean!). Supports some of the weight nicely and stops the camera swinging about. Don't know why I've never thought of doing that before.

Ed ...

[beano500]

That looks interesting...


I tend to use a Lowepro Slingshot for most of the time - really handy to have the old brick tucked away in some padding so it doesn't do too much damage to anyone/anything.

But could be useful when sporting a bigger lens/with TC that won't go in the bag!

[Dr MAD]

After having a mooch around the 'net and reading some reviews I've taken the plunge and ordered one so will let you know what it's like once it's arrived