Blackrapid - RS-2 vs RS-4 vs RS-7

I have the RS-2. While I like it functionally, I find the pocket and strap quite bulky in general. Assume the 4 and 7 are slimmer? Which is better in your opinion and why? Which is the slimmest?

RS-7 is the slimmest and heaviest even though it has the least amount of comfy padding. And it doesn't slip off of your shoulders like the RS-4 does to me.

Slimmest but heaviest. Ok, thanks mate. RS-7 it is.

Hi guys.

New here, but already learning a lot. I just upgraded to a T1i and am looking at a few accessories.

First off; I've heard great things about the Black Rapid RS strap.. so I'm planning on picking one up. I plan on doing some traveling in a few months so I'm looking to also pick up something light to protect my camera in a backpack or on me. But, I've searched and couldn't find anything relating to a sleeve that works with the RS strap. My thoughts are you would need something that didn't close completely and you had some access to the tripod socket. So something like this might work:

http://www.amazon.com …ics&qid=1277232​464&sr=8-1

But you'd have to load the camera in upside down, so the tripod socket was adjacent to the opening. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Or is anyone using a sleeve with their RS strap? I'm open to ideas.

Thanks guys!

Luma Loop is the slimmest.

poemteegra wrote in post #10407905
Hi guys.

New here, but already learning a lot. I just upgraded to a T1i and am looking at a few accessories.

First off; I've heard great things about the Black Rapid RS strap.. so I'm planning on picking one up. I plan on doing some traveling in a few months so I'm looking to also pick up something light to protect my camera in a backpack or on me. But, I've searched and couldn't find anything relating to a sleeve that works with the RS strap. My thoughts are you would need something that didn't close completely and you had some access to the tripod socket. So something like this might work:

http://www.amazon.com …ics&qid=1277232​464&sr=8-1

But you'd have to load the camera in upside down, so the tripod socket was adjacent to the opening. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Or is anyone using a sleeve with their RS strap? I'm open to ideas.

Thanks guys!

Is this what you were considering

i like that camera condom.....i gotta get one

so with one of those, you can use your camera as a bicycle seat as well?

Not unless you want broken glass piercing your privates (;

lannes wrote in post #10409930
Is this what you were considering

Yes, that's pretty much exactly what I was considering! Thanks!

Is that the RS-7? How do you think it works with the sleeve? Which brand sleeve is that?

poemteegra wrote in post #10412644
Yes, that's pretty much exactly what I was considering! Thanks!

Is that the RS-7? How do you think it works with the sleeve? Which brand sleeve is that?

The strap is a Black Rapid RS-5, the neoprene cover is from ebay.

http://shop.ebay.com …&_trksid=p3911.​m270.l1313

I only ever use the cover when transporting the camera in a back pack or bag without padding, I don't use it as the primary camera case. It will work to protect the camera but it's still quite hard to remove the camera, the neoprene moulds itself around it due to it's stretch. I don't think it would be practical, a BR strap is designed to be used without a bag or cover.

Or you coulde use some form of "Camera Armor" or "Silicone Skin" , a bit unsightly, but would definitely protect the camera from bumps and scrapes.

http://cgi.ebay.com …&item=400130732​933&_rdc=1

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …evices_DDSPROC5​00D_B.html

lannes wrote in post #10412695
The strap is a Black Rapid RS-5, the neoprene cover is from ebay.

http://shop.ebay.com …&_trksid=p3911.​m270.l1313

I only ever use the cover when transporting the camera in a back pack or bag without padding, I don't use it as the primary camera case. It will work to protect the camera but it's still quite hard to remove the camera, the neoprene moulds itself around it due to it's stretch. I don't think it would be practical, a BR strap is designed to be used without a bag or cover.

Or you coulde use some form of "Camera Armor" or "Silicone Skin" , a bit unsightly, but would definitely protect the camera from bumps and scrapes.

http://cgi.ebay.com …&item=400130732​933&_rdc=1

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …evices_DDSPROC5​00D_B.html

Hmmmmm. I was interested in the Camera Armor before, but the reviews haven't exactly been overwhelmingly positive. I'm pretty rough with my stuff, so it would give me some piece of mind. One thing I saw thou, was that it "extended" the tripod socket.. which makes me wonder if it would work with RS strap.

I'm thinking I might pick up a neoprene sleeve too just because when I'll be traveling it'll be in my backpack without any other sort of protection. Do you think a camera with the armor would fit in a neoprene sleeve?

Thanks again!

poemteegra wrote in post #10415169
Hmmmmm. I was interested in the Camera Armor before, but the reviews haven't exactly been overwhelmingly positive. I'm pretty rough with my stuff, so it would give me some piece of mind. One thing I saw thou, was that it "extended" the tripod socket.. which makes me wonder if it would work with RS strap.

I'm thinking I might pick up a neoprene sleeve too just because when I'll be traveling it'll be in my backpack without any other sort of protection. Do you think a camera with the armor would fit in a neoprene sleeve?

Thanks again!

If you want certainty that the Black Rapid strap will work, you'll need to get the Delkin Snug-It pro, from the pictures on the B&H website the tripod socket is not covered.

The camera with camera armor will fit in a neoprene cover as it stretches a fair way.

If you get camera armor, I would just wrap it in a piece of clothing for some additional protection.