This lifestyle video shows the BLACKRAPID Double Breathe strap in action.

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“I’ve done some big films but nothing compares to James Bond,” says action stills photographer Jasin Boland. “The thing about Bond is just the awesome locations. I really love the snow in the mountains, that’s my happy place. Trudging around through there with all the equipment, that’s what I love to do.”

“This shot was taken at over 100 miles an hour. The camera is on the actual camera crane mount and the boys will let me sit in the car, and fire my [camera] trigger. Sometimes if I can’t be in the vehicle, they will do it for me. But most of the time, I get the opportunity to do that. They might do 10 takes of it but I only get to do one run. You just don’t know what you’re gonna get but it’s better than sitting on the side of the road getting nothing. I really like this shot because it’s really weird. I didn’t really like it in the beginning. and then I looked at it five or six years later, and was like, ‘Oh, you know what? It’s actually pretty cool.’ What makes it the coolest is how you got it. It was a really tricky shot to pull off.”

There’s a lot of amazing images in the article and the story behind them. Check out Jasin Boland’s interview at 007.com.

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The BlackRapid Double Breathe is priced at $180 / £150, and it’s definitely worth the investment. I believe it’s essential to not compromise on the safety of expensive camera equipment by opting for a cheaper strap, so this double-camera system is well-constructed, and designed with careful consideration, offering a great balance of comfort, speed, reliability, and security. If you’re a wedding or events photographer in need of a double-camera harness, this product should be at the top of your list.

You can read their entire review, linked here.

They reported that it was a “game-changer” at weddings:

I recently shot a wedding using the Double Breathe and to say it was a game-changer would be an understatement. The two large shoulder pads made carrying my two cameras quick, easy, and comfortable. The locking mechanisms are also extremely reliable and I never felt like my expensive kit was going to take a tumble..

And they mentioned the breathability and comfort too:

Small holes have been punched out of the foam for ventilation which is a good touch and gives some much-needed ventilation to stop your shoulders getting hot and clammy. I’ve been testing out the Blackline II double harness recently too and found that it had larger ventilation slits and this did help it to contour to my shoulders a little better, and overall I found the Blackline to be a touch more comfortable.

The article was written by Dan Mold. Here’s a bit about him from his bio:

Deputy Editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, Dan also brings his technical wizardry and editing skills to Digital Camera World. He has been writing about all aspects of photography for over 10 years, having previously served as technical writer and technical editor for Practical Photography magazine, as well as Photoshop editor on Digital Photo.

Check out the review in it’s entirety by clicking this photo below.

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We’re always happy when photographers try our camera slings and love them. Rainy Day Magazine went into great detail explaining the different parts of the sling to someone who may have never heard of BLACKRAPID or tried one of our slings. It’s a really helpful article for photographers looking for a more comfortable way to carry their camera, which can get heavy.

For their trial, they had a birding photographer carry a heavy Nikon D850 with a heavy lens. A great way to test the comfort of a strap.

They announce some great conclusions:

Our Nikon D850 Nikkor 200-500mm combo weighs in at over 8 lbs, a pretty heavy load for any photographer. From past experience, we knew that carrying the pair can be fatiguing. We weren’t exactly sure how the sling would be with this beastly combo, especially after having been out in the field for some time.

We are happy to report that the BlackRapid Blackline absolutely made a HUGE difference, on both the accessibility and comfort fronts! This sling is legit!

They later say:

An eight pound camera/lens combo hanging by the hip is not an easy carry by any measure. However, the Blackline sling not only made it possible, but made it much more comfortable than any other sling we have used so far.

It’s a great report. We appreciate Rainy Day Magazine trying out our camera slings and writing about it for photographers.

Here’s how the article looks and starts off. If you’d like to read it, click on the article to go to Rainy Day Magazine‘s article directly.

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After leaving Durango, we took some winding mountain roads and ended up in a town called Silverton where we got some “old timey” cowboy photos.

But before arriving in town, we took a long and beautiful ride through some beautiful mountain roads. We stopped along at various overlooks to soak in the view and snap photos.

The windy road into Silverton makes for some beautiful mountain views.

The town of Silverton is an adorable old mining town with a lot of fun places to explore and photograph.

There’s an old train people can ride from Durango to Silverton. We saw it leave Durango as we were exploring the town in the morning, and it arrived shortly after we arrived in Silverton.

As we explored and photographed Silverton, we came across this old west photo studio. Being photographers, Ron suggested we all get suited up for a photo.

After a late lunch and nice rest, we loaded up and headed out towards the town of Montrose for the night. We continued to hit rain storms and dodge ominous clouds in the distance.

We hit rain at Ouray, so we continued on. When we passed that storm, we could see in the distance another rain storm in our distance so we pulled over at this awesome view to prep with rain gear.

From that point on, we had a rainy ride. I was able to snap a few of these images as we rode. As I mentioned in the last post, I shoot these photos one handed with a camera slung over one shoulder, using the BLACKRAPID Cross Shot strap. On a motorcycle I carry the camera on my left side so I can still steer and throttle the bike with my right hand. And I don’t look through the viewfinder. Instead, without looking I can reach down with my left hand, turn it on by feel, zoom the lens where I think it ought to be, aim it (again without looking through the viewfinder), and then snap a few photographs. Some of these photos of the guys behind me, are shot holding my camera over my shoulder.

Aside from the wet roads, you can see the heavy ran drops in some of these photos.

In the next post, I’ll share more from our adventure.

Until next time, America.

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Each year my photographer friends and I go on a multi-state ride, and this year we rode the backroads of Utah and Colorado. Ron Henry of BLACKRAPID puts on the event, and he rode in from Washington state, meeting up with Mike Ridinger from Lewiston Idaho. We met here at my place and rode down through Moab to Durango to meet our friend Angel Cordova from Phoenix, Arizona.

The weather started off really hot. When the outside temperature is in the 90’s, the wind chill reverses and it’s actually hotter when you’re moving. For the first part of the ride, the temperature was near 100º, so it was a HOT but a beautiful ride as we rode towards Moab, Utah.

I shoot these photos one handed with a camera slung over one shoulder, using the BLACKRAPID Cross Shot strap. Normally I carry a camera on my right side, but on a motorcycle I carry the camera on my left side. That way I can steer and throttle the bike with my right hand and shoot with my left hand.

Now I don’t look through the viewfinder or screen at all. I carry a small camera that I’m quite used to. So without looking I can reach down with my left hand, turn it on by feel, zoom the lens where I think it ought to be, aim it (again without looking through the viewfinder), and then snap a few photographs – hoping I got the shot. Later, I go through my images and see if I got what I wanted. I definitely miss some, but the ones that turn out look great. I’m always happy with the results.

Once we hit the red rocks approaching the town of Moab, there was a distinct change in weather. It was as if there was a “wall of hot.” I love how the red rocks contrast against the blue sky.

Once in Moab, the three of us stopped for a photo with the mural in town, gassed up, and ate some Mexican food for a late lunch. It was a chance to get some A/C for a bit and cool off.

Angel was meeting us in Durango, Colorado, so we continued on through Moab and headed towards our meeting spot. Along the way we kept our eye on many storms to the right and left of us. Taking small roads is always the goal. Avoid freeways, and choose the smallest, windiest roads that go through the old small towns. It makes for a more fulfilling adventure.

This storm on the left was a beautiful one, and got pretty close to us.

Once in Durango, we found Angel and got hotels for the night to rest from about 8 hours of riding.

The next morning, we headed out towards Silverton and then Montrose. Again, taking the small, curvy roads through mountains makes for a beautiful experience.

In the next post, I’ll share more from our adventure.

Until next time, America.

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LET’S RIDE

~ come join us for our fourth BLACKRAPID annual motor ride! Experience the famous Tail of the Dragon, featuring 318 curves in just 11 miles, known as America’s top Moto Ride. Do you have what it takes to conquer this thrilling ride? For more details, reach out to us at customerrelations@blackrapid.com ~

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