I just bought the RS-1 Black Rapid Strap. Is the connector that comes with it secure, or should I order the RS-2 upgrade?
Which connector did it come with? If it is the old one with the plastic grommet, I'd upgrade it. You want the one with the locking carabiner.
Thanks Mark!
It came with that connector and this fastener. Do you think this is secure?
http://www.blackrapid.com/fastenr2.php
you do know you can adjust the stop on the strap to put the padded part where you need it. They have a video on how to setup! Your padding is different from mine!
I knew you would like it!
I did know that you can adjust the little stopper guy, but it seems like since I was trying to wear my camera around the back, it kept sliding to my hip and the padding would shift onto my back. I've only played around for about 10 minutes while at work so I'm sure I'll figure it out and get it set up juuuust right.
C'mon John, honestly---what don't I like??
You had listed in your travel list two camera straps in case you did not like your RS-4.
The strap does screw into the tripod hole on the bottom plate to your camera. Unless you are using the tripod plate on a 70-200 or something like that you would have to unscrew it to put on a tripod. That takes about 10 seconds to do so. When you see how secure the new designed fastener is you feel safe with your camera there.
I have used optech straps for years. To me the difference is that you are transferring the weight across your body rather than straight down with the optech. I carried mine for 4 days at WDW a few weeks ago and the lack of wear and strain on my shoulder was really evident. It also fits very naturally at your hip and really very quick to grab raise and shoot!
I was skeptical at first as well, but now I am a believer!