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R-Strap Experience?
Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer
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Mentor | OH | USA | Posted: 12:14 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> I've been looking for a strap that is both comfortable on the neck AND non-slip on the shoulder. I've found comfortable straps like the Op-tech line and non slip straps like the Upstrap and Think Tank straps, but none of those seem to fill the bill for being both comfortable and non-slip.
The R-Strap has been out for a while now and looks like it would fill both of my desires but hanging the camera upside down by the tripod socket concerns me a little (it shouldn't, I sometimes carry the tripod/monopod over my shoulder with camera attached). I'm wondering if anyone has had some experience with the R-Strap yet? Specifically:
** Does the attachment bracket that screws into the tripod socket stay tight?
** Can you use a Manfrotto quick release plate D-ring to attach to the strap (they show that in their video)?
** Is the tripod socket on a pro camera built to suppport the weight of the camera and a long lens hanging upside down?
Anybody had any experiences good or bad?
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Michael Johnson, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Geneseo | NY | USA | Posted: 12:31 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> I've been using an R-strap for 2 months now and I love it.
While I have yet to use a Manfrotto quick release I've had the strap attached to both the lens and the camera body.
While it takes some getting use to the bracket does not loosen and I've yet to have any problems with the strap.
I have attached the hook to the lens strap brackets on my 300 just so I didn't have to keep moving the supplied bracket and the strap still work as well. I prefer not to stay attached to the body if I have my 300 attached and not on a mono-pod because it balances better. |
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Tom Suarez, Photographer
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Austin | texas | USA | Posted: 12:33 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> I use it all the time. Depending on what I am shooting and which camera and lens I am using as my main setup I will have the other camera attached to the R strap. Sometimes I will have it attached to the tripod socket on a 70-200 and sometimes I attach it to the camera body itself with a 24-70 2.8 which is pretty heavy.
I have worn it all day in some cases and it is very comfortable but does shift around sometimes and requires readjustment. It is the best way I have found to carry 2 cameras.
One problem I have had is that I have become used to wearing it and sometimes when I do not have it on I find myself wanting to let go of the camera and then I realize it is not attached but I have not dropped a camera yet. |
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Michael Moriatis, Photographer
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Santa Barbara | CA | USA | Posted: 12:40 PM on 06.29.09 |
| ->> I had an experience like Tom where I thought it was attached and let go of the camera an it fell to the ground. Luckily no lasting damage. Other than that it is a great strap. |
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Jason Orth, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer
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Mentor | OH | USA | Posted: 12:53 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> Thanks, I had read the previous thread and wanted to see if there was further feedback based on longer term use.
So far most of the feedback from this thread and the previous one have been mostly positive. |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 12:58 PM on 06.29.09 |
| ->> Three months and counting, and no problems yet. Feels good when hauling it all day compared to the regular strap in the past. |
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Christopher Trim, Photographer
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Elk Grove | CA | USA | Posted: 1:04 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> I've had the R-strap since the begining and have never had a problem with it. Very well made product and excellent customer service. I have discovered this new system http://www.cottoncarrier.com/ which looks rather tempting.
Chris |
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Codie McLachlan, Photographer
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 3:26 PM on 06.29.09 |
| ->> Another vote for the R-strap. |
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Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer
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Mentor | OH | USA | Posted: 5:11 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> The R-strap is sounding pretty good from the feedback so far!
I saw the Cottoncarrier about a week ago too. Interesting concept and looks well made. For me, I don't think I'd like the thing strapped around my chest. I think it would be hot.
I'm leaning toward trying the R-strap. |
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Scott Dreslinski, Photographer
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Rochester Hills | MI | US | Posted: 5:42 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> I have been using mine for 6 months and love it.
"Is the tripod socket on a pro camera built to suppport the weight of the camera and a long lens hanging upside down?"
You don't put the R-strap into the camera socket, you put it into the lens socket of your long lens. |
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Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer
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Mentor | OH | USA | Posted: 6:21 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> Yeah, I guess I misstated that. Some short lenses are pretty heavy too, my 17-35 2.8 is hefty and of course doesn't have a lens socket like my longer 70-200 2.8.
Anyway, the tripod socket doesn't seem to be a problem for anyone. |
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Tyson Hofsommer, Photographer
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Kansas City | KS | USA | Posted: 6:38 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> Love mine...been using it about 2 months. No problems with it becoming loose or coming unhooked.
When using a bigger telephoto, you'd want to screw it into the lens mount rather than the bottom of camera body. Which I have done a few times on my 300 2.8 and it's not bad at all. On 70-200 2.8 I've just kept it on the body simple because I don't make it a habit to keep the ring on the lens. |
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Dave Doonan, Photographer
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Kingston | TN | USA | Posted: 7:05 PM on 06.29.09 |
| ->> used one at Bonnaroo a few weeks ago and loved it! |
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Scott Rovak, Photographer
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St. Louis | MO | USA | Posted: 7:21 PM on 06.29.09 |
| ->> Bought mine before NFL last season and have used it for football, walking around 5 fields during Spring Training, and Indy 500. I like it for the "walking a lot" multiple camera events: 400 on monopod, 24-70 around neck, and 70-200 on R-Strap works great for me. |
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Lisa Hall, Photographer
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Oklahoma City | OK | USA | Posted: 7:45 PM on 06.29.09 |
| ->> I've had mine a month and only had the experience of using at the Softball College World Series. Didn't move around alot,but was very comfortable and loved it! However, I just received an email that they are recalling the CR2 portion and will mail that portion out within a week. |
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David Butler II, Photographer
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Somers | CT | USA | Posted: 11:25 PM on 06.29.09 |
->> I bought the strap and used it during a football game... the strap kept slipping making the camera hang lower and lower... I was constantly trying to shorten the thing... I eventually had to tie the strap in a knot. I emailed the company with the problem but never received a response…. I’ll sell it to you if you want it... 1/2 price
David |
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Michael Pina, Photographer
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SF Bay Area | ca | usa | Posted: 12:50 AM on 06.30.09 |
->> Hey Kolman, I was on the fence as well. About four months ago I made the purchase an do not regret it at all. My recent trip to Indy put the strap to the test for comfort. All day (8 Hours) with various lens and it passed with flying colors. I will say that i had mine slip a bit at first, but after a few times adjusting it has stayed in the same position. I got the email about the latch that needs replacing but have not seen anything in the mail. I would recommend the R-Strap.
Cheers-
Michael |
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Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer
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Mentor | OH | USA | Posted: 10:01 AM on 06.30.09 |
->> Thanks for all the feedback. I think I'll order one.
David, sounds like your's has a problem that Michael also had, but his seemed to resolve itself. I'd like to take you up on your offer but I think I'll go with a new one. |
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Tony Sirgedas, Photographer
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Pierce County | WA | USA | Posted: 6:10 PM on 06.30.09 |
| ->> I've been using mine for over a year and would not go back to a neck strap for anything. The only issue I have is that the auto focus and IS buttons on the 70-200 2.8 IS keep getting flipped off as it hangs by my side so I've had to put tape over them to keep them in position. |
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Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer
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Mentor | OH | USA | Posted: 3:11 PM on 07.01.09 |
->> I ordered one yesterday, can't wait to try it!
Thanks Tony, for the comment on the 70-200 buttons, I'll have to watch out for that.
I also wonder about using it with a vertical grip. Will it get in the way? |
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Joe Winn, Photographer
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Tampa | Fl | USA | Posted: 4:05 PM on 07.01.09 |
| ->> I think it's the coolest thing since sliced bread. Love mine. |
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Ken Charnock, Photographer
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Mooresville | NC | United States | Posted: 10:36 PM on 07.01.09 |
->> Yes - to Kolman
Like it as well; however, when using it with the shorter lenes like 24-70 (R-Strap in the tripod socket) I do not like shooting vertical (it gets in the way).
Is there a work-a-round for this?
Ken |
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Tom Suarez, Photographer
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Austin | texas | USA | Posted: 11:29 PM on 07.01.09 |
| ->> There is a new shorter attachment screw that looks like it would not get in the way when shooting portrait mode. You can look at it on their website. Thay also have a new style connector that attahes to the strap that looks a lot better than the original. |
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Kolman Rosenberg, Photographer
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Mentor | OH | USA | Posted: 9:49 AM on 07.03.09 |
| ->> It just arrived in the mail yesterday and I haven't put it on the camera yet but the new connectors look good. Nicely machined and high quality hardware that is smaller and stronger looking than the original designs. |
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Philip Johnson, Photographer
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Garland | TX | USA | Posted: 1:09 AM on 07.04.09 |
| ->> I love my R-strap, but I don't use the connector they came with. I use my Manfrotto quick release plates. Works great, just unhook it and you can attach it to your head. |
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Steven Mullensky, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Port Townsend | WA. | USA | Posted: 1:15 AM on 07.04.09 |
| ->> Gee,Philip, that's using your noggin over and above the call of duty. |
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Philip Johnson, Photographer
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Garland | TX | USA | Posted: 5:17 PM on 07.04.09 |
| ->> It gets a little top heavy with the 400, but I always know it's connected. |
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