BLACKRAPID RS-4 Retro Classic Camera Sling Strap - Adjustable DSLR SLR Mirrorless Camera Neck Strap for Right & Left Handed Photographers - Perfect for Travel, Street & Wedding Photography
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Product Description
Classic Retro (RS-4) Camera Strap - 10th Anniversary Edition We brought back our most popular camera strap for our 10 Year Anniversary. Through high-performance materials and hardware, we updated the original RS-4 strap with a slim, straight, low-profile pad and sleek nylon honeycomb overlay. Its easy front adjustment is comfortable for both the left or right shoulder, and it has the small zippered pocket you love which holds memory cards or other small items. Includes front and back spring-loaded Cam Locks, swivel CR3 and FR5 connection system, LockStar ConnectR cover to secure carabiner, and Camera Safety Tether. What's the Big Deal? So what exactly is so great about the RS-4 that made us want to resurrect it? Well, 2018 marked our 10th Anniversary and the RS-4 is literally "the strap that started it all"; it was the first strap BLACKRAPID released on the market back in 2008. We "Turned the Camera World Upside Down" and people loved it. The original RS-4 was our most popular strap, and here's why... Easy front adjustment: Need it longer? Need it shorter? Just grab the front adjustment strap and pull! Done.Slim, straight, low-profile pad: You don't need a lot of fluff to make the shoulder pad comfortable for all-day shoots, if you do it right. (We do it right.)Small zippered pocket: You know all that stuff that gets lost in the bottom of your camera bag, or stuffed into a random pocket therein? Our integrated zippered pocket is perfect for those memory cards, business cards, or other small items.Right- or Left-handed Wear: Lefties and switch-hitters rejoice! The RS-4 can be slung from the left or right shoulder, with no special adjustments necessary. How It Compares with Our Other Straps We know what you're thinking: How is the Classic Retro RS-4 different from the rest of the BLACKRAPID line? The cost of the Classic Retro RS-4 puts it right between the utilitarian CROSS SHOT BREATHE and the more refined CURVE BREATHE.The Classic Retro RS-4 is perfect if you're looking for something more robust than the lightweight STREET BREATHE, but don't have the budget for the higher-end CURVE BREATHE or SPORT BREATHE.The Classic Retro RS-4 is one of only a few options for left-handed photographers, the others being the SPORT LEFT BREATHE (at a higher cost point) and the ambidextrous CROSS SHOT BREATHE (whose rubber shoulder pad can grip and pull long hair).The Classic Retro RS-4 is one of only two straps with easy front adjustment and zippered pocket.The Classic Retro RS-4 is NOT compatible with the BREATHE line's BRAD underarm stabilizer and BERT strap extender; other options are being explored. Product Specs Strap length with pad: 167 cm Pad consists of: Nylon honeycomb, PU foam, and poly air mesh Pad Length: 34 cm Pad Width: 7.3 cm Front zipper pocket Front quick adjustment Webbing: 100% Nylon Webbing Width: 2.5 cm Front and back spring-loaded cam locks Includes ConnectR (CR-3) LockStaR FastenR (FR-5) Camera Safety Tether Product Weight: 5.9 oz
Product Features
Comfortable foam padding with thin nylon honeycomb overlay
Thin, straight, low profile pad is ideal for left or right shoulder
Easy front adjustment, small zip pocket for storing memory cards or other small items
Front and rear spring cam locks
CR3 swivel and FR5 connection system. Lockstar collegor cover for securing carabiner
Customer Reviews
I've been using the Sony A6300 camera with the 16-50mm kit lens and OEM neck strap for several years. But arthritis in my neck is severely aggravated by the weight of the camera resting on the back of my neck. I also just replaced my OEM kit lens with a Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens which almost doubles the weight of the camera/lens combo. The shoulder sling is much more forgiving to my neck and the ability to grab the camera and almost instantly slide it into shooting position is really great. It is especially helpful when you need both hands free and need to lean over. The camera no longer dangles from your neck, swinging into anything in front of you, like a rock if you're rock scrambling.Some people have said the included safety tether is too short and it might be IF you have the tether attached to the tripod socket of a long telephoto lens instead of the camera's socket. However, I've found it to be perfectly sized to fit my Sony A6300 and Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens. It's not as heavy duty as some others you pay extra for, but it gets the job done well and is included with the strap. I suggest you try the included strap before you decide to upgrade to something heavier or longer.
