About two months ago I was exchanging emails with a fellow photographer, Ron Henry, about this new ’strap system’ he invented. It is a very straight forward item, something so easy it should have been created years ago….yet this is the first time I have ever heard of anything like the R-Strap.
I took one look at his video and knew I had found a way for me to carry my camera on those days I really should be using my cane when walking or if I just need my hands to be free but want my camera close at hand. I normally use a hand strap from Canon, it is a short strap that you use in place of the traditional camera strap. This makes the camera part of your hand for the most part, less likely for me to drop the damn thing that way. Anyway I was telling Ron that I thought he came up with something to help out those with disabilities or injuries. I can set my cane down, grab my camera from my hip and take some shots, put the camera back down on my hip, grab my cane and off I go.
Ron was nice enough to send me one to review and see if it worked the way I thought it would. Well let me tell you it works great, gives me more freedom movement wise without having to worry about dropping my camera. Anyway I love the thing and I look forward to using it at some concerts and once I get wireless in the studio it will be a great addition there as well.
Anyway here is the information on this strap, I highly recommend it.
Website: http://www.blackrapid.com/
R-Strap Videos: http://www.blackrapid.com/video.php
R-Strap. The revolution has begun.
The R-Strap is the most innovative camera strap ever to hit the market. This patent-pending equipment offers unparalleled peace of mind and ease of access to your camera.
The R-Strap is worn diagonally across the torso from shoulder to hip and is adjustable to fit most photographers. The pad has a mesh underside for comfort and breathability.
Our locking FastenR connects the R-Strap to the tripod socket located on either the camera body or the lens. Once connected, the camera hangs upside down, resting securely at your side or in the small of your back, with the lens pointing behind you.
With the camera at your hip or behind your back, you can maneuver easily through a crowd, carry a tripod or other gear, or simply have both hands free.
When you’re ready to take the shot, the camera quickly glides up the strap into shooting position. Grab. Glide. Click
For those of you that want to make your own, try this Instructable – http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY_R_STRAP/