Black Rapid Straps RS4 Black Fabric, Lightweight and Low Profile, with ConnectR-2 and FastenR-2

by BlackRapid

• Classic BlackRapid design
• Small zipper pocket for memory cards / business cards
• Comfortable for left or right shoulder
• Lightweight foam padding
• Patented design carries SLR/DSLR camera with lens attached

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 65.9 x 3 x 0.6 inches ; 8.3 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: B0029LDIS4
• Item model number: RS4-2BB
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #39 in Camera & Photo > Camera & Photo Accessories > Binocular, Camera & Camcorder Straps
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The BlackRapid R-Strap with a Classic look.
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The BlackRapid R-Strap system gives you the ease and comfort to grab, glide, and click

Classic (RS-4) Camera Strap

The BlackRapid Classic (RS-4) Camera Strap is a lightweight and low profile strap with the length adjuster on the front of the shoulder pad for quick adjustments on the go. The shoulder pad of the strap has a small zipper pocket suitable for a couple of memory cards or similar small items. The bottom of the shoulder pad has light airy foam covered by mesh for comfort and breathability.

Single, low-profile pocket for memory cards will make sure you stay in the game.
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Ease and Comfort: Grab, Glide, Click

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.

The Classic integrates seamlessly with your style and as a result, you can make more of the moment and not have to worry about your gear or missing shots.

Top-Shelf Materials

High-quality materials are used throughout this exceptionally crafted Classic Strap. Materials include a polyester base and an underside of foam padding with fused knitted polyester mesh.

BlackRapid Family of Camera Straps

From the Original Camera Sling to the latest in bags and accessories, BlackRapid products help you tell your story and live the moment, wherever you find it. No more straps sliding off your shoulder. No more fumbling around, wasting time, or neck aches. Known for superior product quality and legendary customer relations, you will be proud to experience and shoot with BlackRapid gear.

BlackRapid's R-Strap line of camera straps is tailored to fit the most popular photography lifestyles in the industry. Available in several styles and sizes, this family of straps works for photographers from sports and landscape shooters to photojournalists and wildlife cameramen and women. So whether you shoot with two cameras and multiple lenses, or a small point-and-shoot, a BlackRapid camera strap will simplify your journey.

Product Description

The RS-4 Version of the R-Strap is lightweight and low profile,with the sizing adjustment located on the front for quick adjustments. The RS-4 also features a quick access, secure pocket for storing two extra memory cards in their protective cases. Comes with all of the hardware you need to get going. This includes the ConnectR-2 and the FastenR-2.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good news strap for bad news backs August 16, 2009

By Michael McKee TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

A nasty fall some years ago left me in the hospital and gave me permanent difficulties carrying things around my neck. A pound is about my limit. My binoculars at 22 oz fatigue me. My DSLR weighs in at 3 pounds. Carrying it with a normal neck strap starts hurting within 20 minutes. A birder's shoulder harness helps a little but not much. Attaching a padded monopod and carrying the kit over my shoulder was my best answer before getting this strap. That's okay for hiking but awkward in any kind of crowd. With the BlackRapid strap on my camera. I can go out for half a day with just a little fatigue.

Obviously, you don't need a bad back to benefit from this strap. I'd recommend it for any heavy camera/lens combo. The wide padded strap that slings cross body does a very good job of distributing the camera's weight and keeping it inline with the body. The free swing of the camera on the connector allows it to fall - lens down - just behind my hip and out of the way. With a bit of practice it's extremely fast to get the camera up to eye level. It also offers pockets in the strap for extra memory cards, lens cloth or other small extras. Add in easy adjustment, secure, quick attachment and quality build and you've got a winner. This is a substantial and well made product.

The strap uses the camera's tripod socket to mount so you can't use quick release plates. The attachment fitting also keeps the camera from sitting flat on its bottom. So, if you're going to need a tripod camera mount, you're probably better off using a camera bag or a belt holster, which you probably already own. For a hand held shots, though, it's the best thing I've seen.

If you find your camera a bit heavy and your back aching at the end of the day, or if you just appreciate well made, designed and comfortable straps, then here's the most comfortable strap around.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars BlackRapid Strap December 25, 2009

By F. Kelly

Amazon Verified Purchase

I do a lot of street shooting and have grown to dislike the normal Nikon strap that comes with your camera. I saw a print ad about the Black Rapid strap and decided to try it out. Santa delivered it and I really dig this thing.
No more fumbling with the old style straps, twisting and tugging and having it swing back and forth on your hip.
With this strap my camera (Nikon D300 with a 24-70- pretty heavy combo) sits upside down on my hip or almost centered in the middle of my back. It takes the weight off your neck and sits very comfortably.
But, the true advantage is when you grab the camera with one hand, slide it up the strap, put camera to your eye and start shooting. No thinking, debating- just grab, slide and shoot.
I haven't really thought much of whether it is expensive or not, all I know is that I have finally found a great strap to take some of the awkwardness out of shooting with my camera.
Yeah it does make you wonder that with such a simple invention, why didn't I think of it, but you didn't,so get over it and enjoy your shooting experience.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I have to say, I'm impressed. I love the RS-4! July 12, 2010

By MiRSD TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Seeing the "trailers" put out for this strap, they turned me off to the idea. They were just so ridiculous, I didn't even want to support them (using cameras in a "gunslinging" competition, throwing a camera behind your shoulder (with the strap on) and having it come spinning around right back to you - throw in some cheesy effects/fast-cuts and it just came off as kind of stupid).

Fortunately, I decided to give it a chance and I was VERY glad I did. I've been using it for about 6 months now and love it.

My main concern wasn't discomfort with the included cameras straps, it's that I wanted something to hold 2 camera body besides wrapping both around my neck (or doing the "over the shoulder" trick). I looked into the Black Rapid Double Strap - For Two Cameras , but it had its drawbacks: you HAD to use 2 cameras or it'd be unbalanced (you would have to connect the empty side to your belt loop), plus it was a bit more limited when trying to shoot vertical (portrait) shots (if you watch the commercials, they always shoot landscape-style).

I decided to make my own Dual Strap by picking up a pair of RS-4s and going "cross-style" with one over each shoulder. I have to admit, it really works great!

Included is the actual strap (which has a "ConnectR" (caribiner)) and a "FastenR-2" (a screw-in piece that has a ring on the end). It's very simple - screw the FastenR into the tripod mount, and then connect the carabiner to the the ring. Earlier models had problems with the carabiner opening, but the new versions include a locking mechanism.

Connecting/disconnecting is very easy and most importantly, it feels secure (even with a high-end model, with flash, battery grip and long lens). The carabiner part is not tied to the strap, it runs freely alongside it so you can easily lift/lower it without adjusting the strap.

The RS-4 has a little zip-up pocket on it - this is good for holding any small objects you might have. The other models have larger pockets -- I actually prefer the RS-4's smaller one as it's much less bulky.

I looked at all the models and decided the RS-4 was the best for me.

The Dual-Strap version has the problems listed above, the RS-5 had a bigger pocket and the RS-7 has a "quick release" clip in the back which is a TERRIBLE idea, I think, as if it becomes undone, everything falls crashing to the floor. The RS4 has a solid connection throughout.

The system itself is very basic - a strap, a carabiner and a keyring with a 1/4" 20-threading on the other end. Because of this, many people are making their own off store-bought pieces and I think that's just a bad idea. If you're going to balance (and rely on it to hold) thousands of dollars of gear, do you really want to go cheap on the parts holding it altogether? There is always the chance of pieces breaking, but I'd tend to spend the cash and get the "real thing" than trying to make my own.