Black Rapid & Sun Sniper strap question

gl600 · 12-15-2009, 12:39 PM

Hey,
I'm looking to get a camera strap/sling.
I've narrowed it down to either a Black Rapid strap or a Sun Sniper.
I'm looking at both their sites and it seems like you not only have to buy the strap but you also have to buy a metal piece that connects the strap and a metal piece that connects to your camera which then connect to eachother. In other words you have to buy 2 extra pieces.
Black Rapid:
ConnectR-2 » BlackRapid.com
Sun Snipe:
https://shop.sun-sniper.com/index.ph...cessories.html

My question is: if you have either one of these... is that what you had to do? And even if you don't have one, but have looked at the websites... is that what it seems like to you too?

Thanks!

Eco · 12-15-2009, 12:49 PM

I bought a RS-5 a month or two ago and it came with the part that attaches to the camera. You can buy extra ones if you want.

Be sure to watch there video about lubing the thing up before you attach it to your camera.......if not it can come loose! Also, their forum has a bunch of info about their products as well.

cfusionpm · 12-15-2009, 01:13 PM

I bought the RS-4 from B&H and it came with everything needed. It is a fantastic strap and I have it on my camera at all times that it's off a tripod. The only downside is that it's a bit awkward to hold when shooting vertically with a grip.

gl600 · 12-15-2009, 01:39 PM

Cool, thanks... I'm just gonna order from Amazon.

gl600 · 12-16-2009, 09:51 AM

In the end I think that I'll get the Black Rapid strap because it has storage space built into the strap.

Eco · 12-16-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gl600

In the end I think that I'll get the Black Rapid strap because it has storage space built into the strap.

Get the RS-5 if you want to store all sorts of stuff. I keep this stuff in mine:

extra battery

blower & cleaning stuff

4 extra sd cards

cell phone

and I still have room!

At some point I'll load my video review on youtube and post it here.

PhotoXopher · 12-16-2009, 03:07 PM

I just can't get myself to trust the Black Rapid stuff... seems as though they can't get that connect-r piece or whatever they called it to hold.

Eco · 12-16-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PhotoXopher

I just can't get myself to trust the Black Rapid stuff... seems as though they can't get that connect-r piece or whatever they called it to hold.

I found that by tightening it so the washer has a slight bubble shape it never comes loose. Sometimes I'll leave mine attached for days without an issue.

Note, I've only owned mine for a month or two so I would source feedback from someone who has used one for months or years if they have been around for that long.

PhotoXopher · 12-16-2009, 07:50 PM

It's not that part, but the actual swivel piece that comes undone. On some of them, even some of the new improved ones, it's a bolt and the head can unscrew leaving your strap for the dust.

BAmereihn · 12-16-2009, 08:11 PM

i really like the black rapid sling/strap....i want one

Eco · 12-16-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PhotoXopher

It's not that part, but the actual swivel piece that comes undone. On some of them, even some of the new improved ones, it's a bolt and the head can unscrew leaving your strap for the dust.

Now you have me concerned! I dangle $2500 worth of stuff off of mine almost everyday.....

I'm assuming you are talking about the swivel thing above the d-ring type of thing that attaches to the thing that attaches to the camera. If so, is the little head thing snapping off?

Do you have a link to a thread or site where someone has a post about a failure with this part of the system? While I am a member at their forum I don't recall it being mentioned over there and since they never moderate or even actively respond on the forum I think I would of noticed complaints there.

12-15-2009, 12:39 PM	#1
gl600 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middle East and Canada Posts: 127 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Black Rapid & Sun Sniper strap question Hey, I'm looking to get a camera strap/sling. I've narrowed it down to either a Black Rapid strap or a Sun Sniper. I'm looking at both their sites and it seems like you not only have to buy the strap but you also have to buy a metal piece that connects the strap and a metal piece that connects to your camera which then connect to eachother. In other words you have to buy 2 extra pieces. Black Rapid: ConnectR-2 » BlackRapid.com Sun Snipe: https://shop.sun-sniper.com/index.ph...cessories.html My question is: if you have either one of these... is that what you had to do? And even if you don't have one, but have looked at the websites... is that what it seems like to you too? Thanks! __________________ www.flickr.com/photos/artisticisms Nikon (and Sigma) Stuff

12-15-2009, 12:49 PM	#2
Eco Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 187 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I bought a RS-5 a month or two ago and it came with the part that attaches to the camera. You can buy extra ones if you want. Be sure to watch there video about lubing the thing up before you attach it to your camera.......if not it can come loose! Also, their forum has a bunch of info about their products as well. __________________ Nikon D90, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8, Nikon 35-70 2.8, Nikon 50mm 1.8, Tokina 80-200 4.0-22(FOR SALE), Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR (kit)+(FOR SALE $450), Nikon 18-105 3.5-5.6(kit), . Sony A350 back-up camera, Iphone <--yeah I use it from time to time for pictures.

12-15-2009, 01:13 PM	#3
cfusionpm Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 229 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I bought the RS-4 from B&H and it came with everything needed. It is a fantastic strap and I have it on my camera at all times that it's off a tripod. The only downside is that it's a bit awkward to hold when shooting vertically with a grip. __________________ -Matt Canon 50D Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 Speedlite 430EX FOR SALE: Canon EOS Rebel XTi and EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

12-15-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
gl600 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middle East and Canada Posts: 127 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Cool, thanks... I'm just gonna order from Amazon. __________________ www.flickr.com/photos/artisticisms Nikon (and Sigma) Stuff Last edited by gl600; 12-16-2009 at 09:49 AM.

12-16-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
gl600 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middle East and Canada Posts: 127 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	In the end I think that I'll get the Black Rapid strap because it has storage space built into the strap. __________________ www.flickr.com/photos/artisticisms Nikon (and Sigma) Stuff

12-16-2009, 02:45 PM	#6
Eco Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 187 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by gl600 In the end I think that I'll get the Black Rapid strap because it has storage space built into the strap. Get the RS-5 if you want to store all sorts of stuff. I keep this stuff in mine: extra battery blower & cleaning stuff 4 extra sd cards cell phone and I still have room! At some point I'll load my video review on youtube and post it here. __________________ Nikon D90, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8, Nikon 35-70 2.8, Nikon 50mm 1.8, Tokina 80-200 4.0-22(FOR SALE), Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR (kit)+(FOR SALE $450), Nikon 18-105 3.5-5.6(kit), . Sony A350 back-up camera, Iphone <--yeah I use it from time to time for pictures.

12-16-2009, 03:07 PM	#7
PhotoXopher TPF Junkie! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,084 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 85 Times in 85 Posts Blog Entries: 2 My Gallery: (0)	I just can't get myself to trust the Black Rapid stuff... seems as though they can't get that connect-r piece or whatever they called it to hold. __________________ I am the french fry in a box of onion rings. Click to see the world through one crappy lens.

12-16-2009, 06:54 PM	#8
Eco Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 187 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by PhotoXopher I just can't get myself to trust the Black Rapid stuff... seems as though they can't get that connect-r piece or whatever they called it to hold. I found that by tightening it so the washer has a slight bubble shape it never comes loose. Sometimes I'll leave mine attached for days without an issue. Note, I've only owned mine for a month or two so I would source feedback from someone who has used one for months or years if they have been around for that long. __________________ Nikon D90, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8, Nikon 35-70 2.8, Nikon 50mm 1.8, Tokina 80-200 4.0-22(FOR SALE), Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR (kit)+(FOR SALE $450), Nikon 18-105 3.5-5.6(kit), . Sony A350 back-up camera, Iphone <--yeah I use it from time to time for pictures.

12-16-2009, 07:50 PM	#9
PhotoXopher TPF Junkie! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,084 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 85 Times in 85 Posts Blog Entries: 2 My Gallery: (0)	It's not that part, but the actual swivel piece that comes undone. On some of them, even some of the new improved ones, it's a bolt and the head can unscrew leaving your strap for the dust. __________________ I am the french fry in a box of onion rings. Click to see the world through one crappy lens.

12-16-2009, 08:11 PM	#10
BAmereihn No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 99 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	i really like the black rapid sling/strap....i want one

12-16-2009, 08:54 PM	#11
Eco Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 187 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by PhotoXopher It's not that part, but the actual swivel piece that comes undone. On some of them, even some of the new improved ones, it's a bolt and the head can unscrew leaving your strap for the dust. Now you have me concerned! I dangle $2500 worth of stuff off of mine almost everyday..... I'm assuming you are talking about the swivel thing above the d-ring type of thing that attaches to the thing that attaches to the camera. If so, is the little head thing snapping off? Do you have a link to a thread or site where someone has a post about a failure with this part of the system? While I am a member at their forum I don't recall it being mentioned over there and since they never moderate or even actively respond on the forum I think I would of noticed complaints there. __________________ Nikon D90, Nikon 70-200mm 2.8, Nikon 35-70 2.8, Nikon 50mm 1.8, Tokina 80-200 4.0-22(FOR SALE), Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR (kit)+(FOR SALE $450), Nikon 18-105 3.5-5.6(kit), . Sony A350 back-up camera, Iphone <--yeah I use it from time to time for pictures.

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