BlackRapid Sport Breathe Original Camera Sling Design, Strap for DSLR, SLR and Mirrorless Cameras

High quality strap distributes the weight of a camera and long lens over my shoulder. The under arm strap provides a little more security and prevents the strap from rotating over my shoulder. I typically put it on first, then put a pair of binoculars with the dual shoulder straps on over the camera strap, and can still easily bring the camera up for taking pictures without the binocular straps getting in the way or pulling. I like that it has a locking carabiner to attach to my lens as well as a safety strap to clip onto the camera in case anything breaks or loosens up. When I have my short lens on, I just use the safety strap, but also keep the camera in a hip case when not taking pictures. It is expensive, but I looked at MANY other (cheaper) products which all lacked one or more key features that this strap has. The price is worth it.

I love this strap and how it distributes the weight of the camera and lens over the shoulder better than a regular shoulder or neck strap. It appears to be well made and includes the FR-5 attachment point as well as the safety tether. I have a double strap similar to this, but wanted a single strap and this seemed pretty good. I will order a second FR-5 for my zoom lens foot. I wish I bought this sooner. Update: I still love the strap and will continue to use it. However, after several days using it, I decided I didn't like the carabiner clip and eye attachment. The carabiner is slow to move the safety, unscrew the lock ring, and unclip, then reverse the procedure to reattach the strap to a lens. (I attach the strap to the body when using a standard zoom, and to the lens when using a telephoto zoom.) I decided to get a MagPul QD connector as I have a Really Right Stuff L plate on the body with a QD socket. I really like the QD system, it's secure, and so much faster to push the button to release the body or lens, and also is lower profile than the carabiner/eye setup. I do use the BlackRapid safety strap as added security. I will buy a Kirk plate with QD for the lens as RRS does not make one short enough to be practical on my zoom lens foot. It only took a few minutes to unstitch the strap, remove the hardware and replace the carabiner with the QD connector, and put it all back together again. Maybe BlackRapid will someday sell a version with a QD connector instead of the carabiner.

I hesitated buying this strap for a long time because of a minority of reviews that expressed concerns about the fastener loosening from the tripod screw mount. I have only had this strap for a few weeks but this past weekend I used it for several (5+) hours with as fairly heavy camera and lens - DSLR with battery grim and 70-200 mm lens. I used it with the fastener screwed to the battery grip and I also used it with the fastener screwed to len's tripod mount. I did a fair amount of walking as I was in a nature reserve for some of the time. An no time did I detect any noticeable loosening of the fastener on either mount. By the end of the day any equipment safety concerns I had were dispelled. I like this strap a lot for all of the positive reasons given in other feedback and reviews. It does relieve the strain on my neck but by the end of the day I did feel a little strain on my shoulder. Nothing significant but it was there. I love the convenience of the clips that hold the camera in place. Bending over or just walking was easier with the camera generally held in a fixed place at my side. The little strap that goes under your arm is a little awkward to attach. It does tend to fall of when being stored or even when putting the strap on. But once secured on my shoulder it was fine. I ordered the standard strap but after I received it I realized that even though I am right handed I always carry my camera on the left side. I will likely end up buying an additional one that is for left side carry. I like this strap a lot and it is hard for me to envision using anything else for the foreseeable future.

I still run a heavy "old school" setup. D850 + battery grip + very heavy lenses (f2.8 70-200, etc.) I wear this strap 10+ hours a day during weddings, and this strap spreads the weight of my gear out so well that I don't even think about it. Durable. Comfortable. Functional. Worth every penny!

Ottima tracolla che consente di portare comodamente la reflex sul fianco, deciderne l'altezza e sganciarla rapidamente per eseguire fotografie. Era quello che cercavo. Merita senz'altro le 5 stelle. Il prodotto costa uno sproposito rispetto alla concorrenza, ma la qualita' dei materiali e' chiaramente percepibile. La qualità si paga e per proteggere la mia reflex non bado a spese.

Little time to adjust WTh this strap. Once you tie this along your shoulder you just feel nothing on that mean to say being DSLR WTF 35 mm is OK if you carry 18-135mm canon or another tele weight so these smart straps hold all gear easily it's worth for street photography. Anything on move.

Niestety, mam zdecydowanie inne odczucia. Mnie ten pasek po podniesieniu aparatu zsuwa się z ramienia na przedramię. Pasek ten cieńszy jest zupełnie bez sensu. Wg mnie jakby cieńszy pasek był założony na szyję spełniał by swoje zadanie. Proszę przeanalizujcie to mnie już ... no coment.

only negative is that does not fit over winter clothing.

Ich habe lange nach einer besseren Lösung als dem Standard-Kameragurt gesucht und bin beim BlackRapid Sport Breathe fündig geworden. Um es kurz zu machen: Dieses Teil ist eine absolute Offenbarung und hat die Art, wie ich fotografiere, verändert - egal ob bei langen Fotoshootings, auf Reisen oder bei Events. Sicherheit und Qualität, die den Preis rechtfertigen. Ja, der Gurt ist nicht billig. Aber hier merkt man bei jedem Handgriff, wofür man bezahlt. Die Kamera wird mit einem robusten Schrauben am Stativgewinde befestigt und mit einem verschließbaren Karabiner am Gurt eingehängt. Das Ganze fühlt sich bombenfest an und gibt einem durchgehend ein absolut sicheres Gefühl. Nichts wackelt, nichts kann sich versehentlich lösen. Das ist die Art von Qualität, für die ich gerne mehr ausgebe. Genialer Tragekomfort und schneller Zugriff. Der größte Vorteil ist die Ergonomie. Statt dass die Kamera klobig vor der Brust baumelt, ruht sie sicher und relativ unauffällig an der Hüfte. Selbst mit 70-200 2.8 funktioniert der Gurt noch super, das habe ich tatsächlich so nicht erwartet. Sie ist so komplett aus dem Weg, aber wenn man sie braucht, gleitet sie blitzschnell am Gurt nach oben zum Auge. Der Schultergurt ist breit, gepolstert und atmungsaktiv, wodurch er auch nach einen ganzen Tag in Venedig nicht unangenehm wird. Der kleine zusätzliche Gurt unter dem Arm verhindert dabei effektiv, dass der Hauptgurt verrutscht – perfekt für aktive Fotografen. Fazit: Dieser Gurt ist eine Investition, die sich bei jeder Nutzung bezahlt macht. Die Kombination aus unübertroffener Sicherheit, Komfort und dem blitzschnellen Zugriff ist auf einem anderen Level als jeder Standardgurt. Ich will nichts anderes mehr benutzen und kann ihn jedem Fotografen, der seine Ausrüstung liebt und schätzt, uneingeschränkt empfehlen.