More Comfortable??Black Rapid RS-5 or RS-7??

[wharvey86]

I finally got some extra money together from xmas presents and I am looking to get a black rapid camera strap... I am just curious from people who have experience which strap is more comfortable? I was leaning towards the RS-5 for the storage pockets, but if the RS-7 was alot more comfortable I could always add on the mods to give it pockets.

 

[KmH]

I got in on the ground floor and have a couple of the RS-2.

It's plenty comfy for me.

 

[zoogirlbc]

I won't mind getting one of those but they seem like a lot of money for a strap! Let me know if you think it's worth it

 

[ajkramer87]

Id say its probably based on preference. I have an RS-7 and love it. If your still using the standard strap either will be a really nice upgrade.

 

[Mbnmac]

Yeah, botht he RS-5 and 7 are really nice, I think the 7 might have more options for add-ons, but I don't know.

I just got my RS-7 for Christmas and man it feels awesome, Kramer is right in if you only have the normal strap this is a massive upgrade, having the camera by your waist, and being able to leave it behind your back is awesome.

Check out;

Photography, Digital Camera & Lightroom Tips — FroKnowsPhoto BlackRapid RS-7 Review and Contest
Photography, Digital Camera & Lightroom Tips — FroKnowsPhoto Where camera straps go to die
Photography, Digital Camera & Lightroom Tips — FroKnowsPhoto Testing the Lights for Help Portrait

(the first one is the review, others just show him using it always and ever)

Yes it's a bit of an investment, but it will also last you through all your cameras.

 

[orb9220]

Yep have one of the first RS-2 production. They sent me one for free to review on my blog. And it had a couple of problems with malfunctions of the quick release. And they are quick to resolve the issue. Now being up to the RS-7 with a lot more options. Shows they are serious about the comfort & usability of their straps. Still using mine and comfortable. May upgrade soon but tho the price is a bit high I consider it worth it personally.
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[waynegz1]

I have tried them all, but ended up purchasing an RS5 for a couple of different reasons. The one that really did it for me was the extra storage. I carry around extra batteries, that was until Santa brought me an MB-D10 today, business cards, and other small things.

The RS7 feels a bit less cushiony to me, but either way, you will be more than satisfied.