Bosstrap

Looks like a great strap to me. It's made in USA too.

http://www.bosstrap.co​m/

Pretty much the same as a blackrapid or any other sling strap except it connects to one of the strap loops on the body instead of the tripod mount which is easy to do for the other straps. If you have a longer/heavier lens on the body I dont think I'd want to carry it connected that way though.

However, easy to stow away after taking a shot, due to single point loop.

It's cheaper than BR. I think it would be fine to support up to 70-200mm lens.

wookiee2cu wrote in post #13455154
Pretty much the same as a blackrapid or any other sling strap except it connects to one of the strap loops on the body instead of the tripod mount which is easy to do for the other straps. If you have a longer/heavier lens on the body I dont think I'd want to carry it connected that way though.

Correct, it's not a new thing, it's not his invention but improvement from WW I (per his video).

tomcat7886 wrote in post #13455512
However, easy to stow away after taking a shot, due to single point loop.

Perhaps the competition will drive the prices down from BlackRapid!

maverick678 wrote in post #13456908
It's cheaper than BR. I think it would be fine to support up to 70-200mm lens.

I'm sure it would be fine to hold that weight, what I meant was with the blackrapid connected at the camera body tripod mount and a short lens it's pretty balanced and when you have a long lens attached you connect the blackrapid to the tripod collar and it remains well balanced. With this strap connected to the camera body loop your camera is always going to be pointed at a downward angle and it you have a longer/heavier lens attached, that's a bit of stress in the lens mount.

There will be a little stress but I doubt it will cause any harm for anything 70-200mm, 100-400mm or less. Something like 300 f/2.8 won't be suitable for this kind of strap or even BR.

wookiee2cu wrote in post #13458519
I'm sure it would be fine to hold that weight, what I meant was with the blackrapid connected at the camera body tripod mount and a short lens it's pretty balanced and when you have a long lens attached you connect the blackrapid to the tripod collar and it remains well balanced. With this strap connected to the camera body loop your camera is always going to be pointed at a downward angle and it you have a longer/heavier lens attached, that's a bit of stress in the lens mount.

Anyone look at the hook that connects at the base of the sling? The TriggerLock? How easy is that to open?

When I miss the feel of my seat belt in the car, I'll buy one of these

I have one of these. I really like it. It's very compact when rolled up, easy to pop in your pocket or camera bag. The triggerlock is not easy to open accidentally, I've never had a problem with it. It's not amazingly comfortable, because there is no shoulder pad or anything, but it's much much better than the canon neck strap. If you want something simple, compact, and lets you carry your camera across your shoulder instead of around your neck, it's definitely worth checking out.

2mnycars wrote in post #13458612
Anyone look at the hook that connects at the base of the sling? The TriggerLock? How easy is that to open?

Easy enough, but not so easy that it'll open up on you accidentally, as mentioned. I use similar trigger clasps as keyrings and clasp them onto my belt loop:

Yup I've done it with my Q and Kata neck straps. Thanks for the link!.

Solix wrote in post #13461513
Regarding the strap it seems pretty easy to make something very similar on your own. All you need is some nylon webbing, strap adjusters, trigger clasps that you can get here and a heavy duty split ring. Would probably only cost $15-20 at most including shipping too.

Regarding the strap it seems pretty easy to make something very similar on your own. All you need is some nylon webbing, strap adjusters, trigger clasps that you can get here and a heavy duty split ring. Would probably only cost $15-20 at most including shipping too.[/QUOTE]

great idea, thank you

WHAT A GREAT PRODUCT! While looking for a neck strap alternative for my two heavy DSLRs, I looked at many products on the market and tried out some owned by friends. Nothing even comes close to the BosStrap shoulder strap for comfort, ease of use and practicality.

The Bos Tail attachment is easily installed on the left side of the camera and then attached to the main strap by the chrome allowing the camera to hang at the perfect position to fit your hand and raise the DSLR for either horizontal or vertical shooting. And the real “biggie” as far as I am concerned is that unlike most of its competitors that attach the shoulder straps through the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera, thereby requiring its removal prior to tripod attachment, my camera with the BosStrap still attached just slides into my ballhead.

When I was shooting in Yellowstone Park this past June, I simply pulled on the strap and left it on my shoulder all day. It fits so comfortably, I would forget I was wearing it. When stopping to take shots with either my Canon 5D or Canon 7D, I just quickly snapped the strap onto the Bos Tail, got out, took my shots and then detached it when I re-entered he vehicle. I typically shoot with a wide angle mounted on the full sensor 5D and a rather heavy 100-400 zoom on the 7D for wildlife shots. Being able to switch cameras easily with the quick release buckle made using either camera a no brainer.

The BosStrap system is he best engineered, easiest to use, comfortable camera shoulder strap on the market. If you shoot more that one camera, then I suggest buying the available second Bos Tail when you order.

Duke Smith, St. Simons Island, GA