Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

so simple to set up takes the neck ache out of the big lens carrying when out in the country looking for the wildlife shots

cons
need to remove tripod mounting plate for the D ring bolt

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

Tried this out at a wedding over the weekend, really improved comfort and took away the dilemma of how to wear 2 cameras with neck straps.

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

I mostly use this for sporting events when I carry 2 cameras (5Dmk2 & 7D with Battery Grips)to save changing lenses in sometimes less than perfect conditions. It is easy to adjust, its light weight, very comfortable and no longer do I feel like I have been on an assault course lugging heavy weights around all day. Also if I only want to carry 1 camera it easily adapts to a single strap. It looks pretty cool and professional as well.

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

Spare hands are not available but this shoulder strap makes life better.
Extra camera with different lens is better than trying to change lens in the middle of a sporting or an event where something occurs and the lens on one camera could not possibly be used.

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

Two bodies with battery packs, a 20-70 and a 70-200 2.8's adds up to a lot of weight. I've now used the double harness for three wedding shoots averaging 8 hours a piece. The tell tale signs are the next morning when I used to wake up stiff as a board, now I'm good for 18 holes (once I've uploaded all the images).

I see a previous reviewer used the term ''looking like a geek''... I beg to differ, I think you look pretty hard core with this kit and it immediately sets you aside from the guests who are trying to play our game. It isn't going to work if you wear a suit jacket, I dress down and keep it dark and the harness just blends in.

Just be careful when getting something out of the car, the cameras do have a tendency to bash the bodywork if you leave them swinging.

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

Great piece of kit to carry two Pro bodies around with. No more hitching up the straps on your shoulders![...]

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

This is an expensive product which for a camera strap is hard to justify but it really does work if you want to carry two cameras.

I've just spent the whole day carrying two cameras, one with a short lens and one with a long lens, at the Wayland Show. I did the same thing last year before having this product and ended up with neck ache, back ache and near strangulation. This year there were no such issues. I returned from my day in a much happier state!

The product is very well made perhaps with the sole exception of the clip design to affix the camera to the strap - it is secure but it's also fiddly however that's a very minor concern.

Overall I'm happy, in fact very happy that my money was well spent. If you carry two cameras then go get this strap - you won't regret it.

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

Having a second camera with an alternative lens choice is now a more comfortable option.

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

In the Bush this is fantastic and you are in a place where you don't care if you look like a Geek.

Comments about Black Rapid RS DR-1 Double Strap:

Fantastic camera strap that i would highly recommend if you are shooting with more than one camera setup. I routinely use with Canon 1D series cameras and 70-200mm lens and have found using the strap very comfortable for all day shooting as the weight of the cameras are spread more comfortably over your shoulders like a rucksack. Strap is a welcome improvement over the manufacturers standard strap which i found with 1D to be uncomfortable on my neck for long periods. Can be a bit difficult to get used to position of cameras as they sit at waist level but once you have got used to this it is very easy strap to use allowing you to shoot with either camera without strangling yourself in the process.

Shooting with either camera is easy and "rapid" but you may need to tweak the straps setup to find the best position. Other bonus is that the RS-DR1strap can be separated into two straps to allow shooting with one camera and the strap then lies across your body instead of rucksack style.

The clip attachment is a bit fiddly to use if you intend to remove the cameras from the strap a lot and say attach to tripod but just may take some getting use to.

overall very happy with my purchase