Camera Strap

reygjabla · 28 Aug 2013 at 16:16

Hi Guys

Has anyone used the Carry Speed CS-PRO MK II camera strap? Is this better than Black Rapids?

Cheers

PhotoPixels · 28 Aug 2013 at 20:30

I have it & it's great! Takes the weight of my 300mm F2.8 & is really secure.
With a lighter setup, the narrower shoulder strap would be fine.

I tried a BR but I found it wasn't as comfortable & didn't feel as secure.

Genoma · 28 Aug 2013 at 20:36

Lol my first search on google resulted in a do not buy article on dpreview.

A lot of people here have gone for the Cuff & Leash (inc. me and I love it).

dannyjo22 · 28 Aug 2013 at 21:17

I'm not convinced about the cuff and leash longevity rubbing on the canon metal hoops. The canon metal 'hoops' are quite sharp and I reckon you will have to keep a close eye on the leash and cuff retainers.

Anyway I'd only buy the leash the cuff is pointless.

PhotoPixels · 28 Aug 2013 at 21:24

Genoma said:
Lol my first search on google resulted in a do not buy article on dpreview......

Haha yeah, I remember reading that. The base-plate has been re designed since then though & I honestly haven't used a more comfortable strap.

reygjabla · 28 Aug 2013 at 21:28

That looks great but couldn't find any dealer that has it in stock.

PhotoPixels · 28 Aug 2013 at 22:34

I purchased early this year online from Germany. (meinfoto, I think) It worked out around £80.

Genoma · 29 Aug 2013 at 18:31

dannyjo22 said:
I'm not convinced about the cuff and leash longevity rubbing on the canon metal hoops. The canon metal 'hoops' are quite sharp and I reckon you will have to keep a close eye on the leash and cuff retainers.

Anyway I'd only buy the leash the cuff is pointless.

I like the cuff for when I'm hand handling the camera over say a ledge

I'll have a look at wear and tear and report back!

reygjabla · 31 Aug 2013 at 21:50

Genoma said:
Lol my first search on google resulted in a do not buy article on dpreview.

A lot of people here have gone for the Cuff & Leash (inc. me and I love it).

Found it in an Australian site. ordered the lot, Clip, cuff and leash.

reygjabla · 17 Sep 2013 at 18:47

Genoma said:
Lol my first search on google resulted in a do not buy article on dpreview.

A lot of people here have gone for the Cuff & Leash (inc. me and I love it).

PhotoPixels said:
I have it & it's great! Takes the weight of my 300mm F2.8 & is really secure.
With a lighter setup, the narrower shoulder strap would be fine.

I tried a BR but I found it wasn't as comfortable & didn't feel as secure.

I've got both the Cuff and Leash and the Carry speed FS Pro now and I can say that Cuff and Leash doesn't even come close to half the robustness of the FS Pro which is more stable attached to a 5D3 and 70-200 2.8. It's only good for lighter SLR or maybe a PS.

Janesy B · 17 Sep 2013 at 21:13

Although I'm happy with my cuff and leash, I wouldn't carry a 5D3 and a 300 f2.8 on it.

dannyjo22 · 17 Sep 2013 at 22:03

reygjabla said:
I've got both the Cuff and Leash and the Carry speed FS Pro now and I can say that Cuff and Leash doesn't even come close to half the robustness of the FS Pro which is more stable attached to a 5D3 and 70-200 2.8. It's only good for lighter SLR or maybe a PS.

I agree, the system is a good idea but the cuff is just about useless. I'd use it to stop someone doing a snatch and grab and that's about it. There's no way I'd walk with the leash and a 70-200 2.8 like I would with a black rapid strap.

I use the leash with a 50mm or 17-55 and still end up doing what I did before, wrapping the strap around my hand

The only plus point for me is removing it when using a tripod is fast.

reygjabla · 18 Sep 2013 at 16:59

It's a pity. The idea is very nice. If only they used a better material like Black Rapids and Carry Speed does.