Black Rapid RS-7 Camera Strap (Black)

by BlackRapid

• With the RS-7, ergonomics are key. It's designed and shaped to fit perfectly around your shoulder.
• Comes with FastenR-3

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 63 x 2.4 x 0.4 inches ; 8.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002WR7VSS
• Item model number: RS7-1BB
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (211 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #6 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Binocular, Camera & Camcorder Straps
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The BlackRapid Curve (RS-7) Camera Strap is a lightweight strap and is the simplest and most versatile of the BlackRapid straps.

It features attachment points so you can customize your strap with your choice of storage and other features.

It's constructed of ballistic nylon for extreme durability.

With the Curve, ergonomics are key. It's designed and shaped to fit perfectly around your shoulder.

The weight of your camera is evenly distributed for the ultimate in comfort. It's built for speed, for when timing is everything.

This R-Strap is worn diagonally across the torso from shoulder to hip, and adjusts to fit most photographers.

The length adjuster is located inconspicuously at the rear of the shoulder pad.

Included is a stainless steel FastenR which fastens to the standard 1/4"-20 tripod socket on the camera body or lens.

Once fastened the camera hangs upside down, resting securely at the photographer's hip, stomach, or at the small of the back.

The R-Strap system distributes weight sensibly, and contains dense foam padding for unparalleled comfort.

Product Description

The RS-7 is specially designed to work with BlackRapids MODS system. It features attachment points so you can customize your strap with your choice of storage and other features. It's constructed of ballistic nylon for extreme durability. With the RS-7, ergonomics are key. It's designed and shaped to fit perfectly around your shoulder. The weight of your camera is evenly distributed for the ultimate in comfort. Built for speed, for when timing is everything.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

204 of 219 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good but could be better August 7, 2010

By Chris Nibley

Amazon Verified Purchase

I was an infantryman in the Marine Corps for 8 years and as such I am used to walking around all day with all kinds of things attached to, and hanging from, my body. So it was a big surprise to me when I got into photography how incredibly awkward and uncomfortable it is to walk around with a camera! I have a D300s which usually has a 16-85 or 70-300 attached, and compared to a flak jacket, ammo pouches, canteens, a rifle, and a host of other worthless stuff should be a piece of cake to carry around. Unfortunately it's always digging into my ribs, bouncing all over the place, swinging wildly if I bend or lean over - I mean it really takes the fun out of my hobby.

The Rapid Strap is based on the one-point, assault rifle slings that I am so used to and does a pretty good job of keeping my camera out of the way until needed. The problem that I have with it is two-fold: Firstly, it's way overpriced. There really isn't much to this thing and in my opinion it shouldn't be more than 40 bucks. My next problem is that it's actually too complex. When I first started seeing one-point rifle slings about 6 or 7 years ago they looked a lot like the rapid strap, with a bunch of buckles and fasteners and different straps. As time went on though, the designs became more and more simple until finally we were left with nothing but a nylon encased loop of bungy cord that clipped to the back of the rifle. This has become the standard sling for people who know what they're doing in the military, and it would make carrying a camera even easier. I hope somebody makes it soon.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A little pricy but well worth it... April 2, 2010

By Daniel B. Phillips

I love this strap, I was very worried at first since I'll be hooking up about $4,000 worth of gear to it at a minimum, but it holds very strong. I had this on my Canon 5d Mk II with battery grip and a 70-200mm 2.8 IS lens and it held strong...I even spun it around like the ad online shows and it still held strong. I ordered a mod that helps secure it to stay in one place better so that will be nice when I'm moving around and being more active. I also ordered a second strap and the connector that allows you to make it into a double strap, so we'll see there. I like this version but I've heard they have some with storage pockets...personally I prefer the low profile, especially when I'm at weddings and need to look classy and professional, not like batman.

80 of 89 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars left shoulder only July 13, 2010

By foxy

Amazon Verified Purchase

It is very comfortable but I realized when I received it that you can only wear it on your left shoulder. I wanted to wear it on my right and it won't work that way.