The 4 common questions that we get about camera straps.

Camera Strap FAQ’s

1. Do professional photographers use straps?
2. How do I attach a strap to my DSLR?
3. What can I use as a camera strap?
4. How do you attach a wrist strap to a camera?

Do professional photographers use straps?

Yes,  professional photographers do use camera straps.  Historically professionals have struggled with how to carry both heavy cameras and/or heavy lenses comfortably, but still, maintain quick access to them while shooting.  Wedding, sports, action, or street photographers all often have a need for quick access to multiple pieces of gear – but stay comfortable during long shoots or in shoots that present fast-paced situations.

How do I attach a strap to my DSLR?

Traditional camera straps have attached to both sides of a camera via two camera lugs located on the side at the top of the camera.  However, BLACKRAPID Founder, Ron Henry, invented a system whereby the camera is securely held via a locking carabiner upside down on the camera strap using the screw mount on the bottom of SLR, DSLR, and Mirrorless cameras.  BLACKRAPID revolutionized how camera straps are attached to the camera and therefore became much more secure & functional as comfortable & quick access camera slings.

One of the main advantages of BLACKRAPID Camera Straps is the comfort they give the wearer.  The sling functionality that BLACKRAPID invented gives the photographer quick access to their gear as well as securely holding the camera in place at their side.  This makes them superior to ordinary shoulder-based camera straps.  These instructional videos allow you to see and hear how to best adjust them to suit your body type and shooting style.

What can I use as a camera strap?

Ultimately, the best material for a camera strap depends on your personal preferences, style, and intended use. Consider factors such as comfort, durability, and weather resistance when choosing a camera strap material.  Nylon is lightweight, strong, and comfortable. It is a popular choice for photographers because it is weather-resistant and dries quickly. 

A wrist camera strap provides a reliable way for the user to hold and maneuver the camera.  Using BLACKRAPID’s patented FastenR5, CarabinR, LockStaR, and Saftey TethR system with a durable nylon strap ensures the camera is firmly secured to the user’s hand or wrist, preventing accidental drops. Learn how to setup your BLACKRAPID Camera Strap

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It was around my 7th year shooting professionally and hating camera straps, so I started to play around looking for a new idea. Fast forward a few years, and the BLACKRAPID camera sling was created. It revolutionized the camera strap market in 2008, “Turning the camera world upside down.”

Today, I shoot only for myself. My main focus has been BLACKRAPID and creating a culture behind the brand. That culture is our trademark, “Live The Moment.”

We have created a strap that helps the working photographer with your long days of shooting, so you can live your moment in comfort.

Our Breathe material and cross-body sling design helps keep a balance of weight. Once you try it you get it… You will forget you have a camera on.

KICKSTANDS UP JUNE 22 – 27 UTAH
BLACKRAPID MOTO-RIDE

Let’s go explore, men and women both, and Live The Moment on two wheels as we shoot photos along the way. I love the state of Utah, there is no other place like it. Click here for details.

We will be giving out the Wander Lanyard Smartphone Safety Tether System plus Cross Shot Camera Straps, to help you get the shot.

ABOUT RON

Photographer Ron Henry is the founder of BLACKRAPID, based in Seattle, Washington. Ron was the first to turn the camera world upside down in 2008. He now shoots for himself when he travels, photographing motorcycles, music, street life and dogs.

Learn more on Ron’s website at http://ronhenryphoto.com, and follow him on Instagram @blackrapid and Facebook @BlackRapidStrap.

Also check out Ron’s interview on Ep. 129 of Mitch Matthews’ DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast.

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While early in my career I was drawn to the natural landscape in black and white, I have swung full circle visually focusing my energy on street photography, the human within the landscape, and artist portraits.

Taking my camera on the street makes my soul smile. I love the quote, “you have to be lost to find the places that can’t be found.” Wandering, looking, and discovering with a camera is one of the most rewarding creative pursuits there is. Going with the agenda to just create with no preconceived requirements, for me, is the essence of street photography. Learning how to disappear has become my new quest.

MOVEMENT AND MOTION

I love movement and motion within the frame. I almost always carry both a 3-stop and a 5-stop neutral density filter to allow slow shutter speeds in full sunlight.

ALWAYS LOOK FOR WHAT IS NOT IN FRONT OF YOU

Don’t forget to look over your shoulder when you are working because it just might just be more interesting than what you are photographing! On one of my first visits to the Louvre, I had a student with me ask if I would take their portrait in front of the Mona Lisa. It was the first Sunday of the month when all National Museums are free and I believe almost everyone visiting Paris had decided to not only go to the Louvre, but also all go at the same time to see the Mona Lisa.

Bob Hughes has a great quote about the painting: “People came not to look at it, but to say that they’d see it,” and all of the individuals in the room were of the latter type. The room was crushed with people and we slowly made our way towards the front viewing railing.

When we finally made it to the front of the gallery I took the student’s portrait with the Mona Lisa over their shoulder. As I turned to escape the mass of people that was making the pilgrimage, I saw the photograph, the room from Mona’s point of view.

WHAT’S IN MY BAG

When shooting on the street I love to put on the miles, and going as light as possible allows me to go longer and photograph more. My current go-to camera for the street is a Sony a6500 at the ready on my BLACKRAPID strap, with the Sony 24mm f1.8.

In my camera bag, I always have a Sony 10-18mm f4, Thinktank camera rain cover and a few extra batteries for a full day of shooting.

If I know I am going to be shooting underground (in the Metro), I also carry a Sigma 16mm f1.4.

Size and weight are the major factor here. I have photographed the streets of Paris for the last 7 years and it is amazing how a camera just a little larger attracts attention and I am no longer able to be invisible and be the fly on the wall. When photographing on the street I always try to see and capture those moments where the camera’s presence hasn’t changed the moment.

ABOUT CHRISTOPHER

Christopher Broughton is a world-traveling photographer focusing on street photography, the human within the landscape, and artist portraits.

Find out more on his website https://www.christopherbroughton.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram @chris_broughton, and Facebook @christopherbroughtonphotography.

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I once showed my portfolio to one of my favorite photographers in NYC. He flipped through the pages of my images saying “this is cool, he’s cool, she’s cool… this isn’t cool.” He asked me why I had a few of those images my book and if I thought they were “cool.” They weren’t. I realized that I was putting things in my portfolio that I thought other people wanted to see instead of focusing on what I liked.

That moment was one of the biggest lessons for me. Be interested in your work and your work will be interesting. You will never find your authentic voice if you are constantly trying to please others or do what you think they want to see. Shoot what you love and the work will come!

THE LEGEND OF CARLOS SANTANA

I waited anxiously backstage for about 15 minutes before his car arrived. Santana and his entourage finally emerged from the luxury black SUV that pulled up. When he got out of the car, he looked up towards the stage in my direction. The first thing he asked was, “Where’s Rolling Stone?” I was on assignment for RS and we scheduled a quick backstage portrait with Santana just before his set.

I introduced myself and he asked me if I’d “seen Elton John in the drivers seat,” jokingly referring to his personal driver who also happened to be the RocketMan’s doppelgänger. I laughed and then sensing the familiar urge, I quickly began taking candid photos as he proceeded walking towards the stage. I followed him out onto the stage and was able to experience his musical genius firsthand, photographing his set up close and personal at BottleRock’s Firefox Stage on Sunday May 26.

After seeing my image, Santana described to Rolling Stone: “It’s kind of the same thing I did when I was at Woodstock. I was praying, ‘Keep me in tune and in time. I can do the rest’.” Such a beautiful description of an intimate, pre-show ritual he’s been doing for the past 50 years.

For me, capturing iconic moments like these are what make being a photographer so rewarding.

WHAT’S IN MY BAG

• Canon 5DMK4

• Canon 16-35mm

• Canon 24-70mm

• Canon 70-200

• Canon 85mm

• Canon 50mm

• Profoto A1

• Profoto Air Remote

• and of course my BLACKRAPID strap

ABOUT KOURY

Koury Angelo is an award-winning Rock & Roll and celebrity portrait photographer based in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, he moved to Paris, France, where he received his European Masters from Speos Institute of Photography. Koury began his professional career in New York City, where he assisted many of the leading photographers in the industry.

Currently, Koury is making his mark as one of the top photographers in the music and entertainment world, and his work has been featured on the covers of Billboard, People, The Hollywood Reporter and more. His other clients include Apple, Rolling Stone, Red Bull, Netflix, Hilton, AMEX, Spotify, Converse, Adidas, Bacardi, Bud Light, Calvin Klein, Chevy and Facebook, to name a few.

Find out more about Koury on his website https://www.kouryangelo.com/ and be sure to follow him on Instagram @kouryangelo, and Facebook @kouryangelophotography.

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I tend to focus on lifestyle photos. Most of the clients I’ve had the pleasure of working with, want their images to capture the imagination of potential customers. We want those customers to see the image and think, “That’s me, I can picture myself using that product.”

INCREDIBLE FREEDOM AND EXCITEMENT

I grew up always wanting to tell stories and share them with the world. And now, at 23 years old, I’ve built up a business that allows me to support myself and pursue my life’s passion.

I’ve only ever held one nine-to-five job, and that was at a company called Bullseye Camera Systems. My step-father invented and started the company and hired me on as the video production manager. This job was highly influential to my understanding of video and photography, as I was able to utilize a budget to practice, learn, and create photography and video content that helped grow a business.

Once Bullseye was sold, I knew I could never hold a regular job again. I’d seen the incredible freedom and excitement being a business owner generated, so in December of 2017, I started Big Crowd Productions.

For the first year, I struggled to land gigs. I had no real plan of action and University took up a considerable amount of my time. I finally landed a big contracting job with a company that needed talented videographers and photographers. We traveled the United States working with big-name brands in the outdoor industry at a record-breaking pace. After a year of this, I had to take a step back and focus on my own clients. However, the experience and wisdom I gained from that opportunity will never be forsaken, it helped to build my confidence as a business owner and a videographer/photographer.

Now in the year 2020, I’ve been focusing on my craft more than ever before. Lighting and story-telling are my two weakest areas, so those are the two that I will make my strengths no matter what. As for business, it’s booming. I’ve gathered a strong line-up of clients and I’m booked for the foreseeable future.

As for the future, I’ll be married in June of 2020 to a beautiful girl who has supported me through all the trials and tribulations of this journey. I’ll be forever grateful for her. After the big day, I’ll get back to growing my company and securing even deeper relationships with my current clients and ones yet to be known.

A DUMB KID WITH A CAMERA

I had no one to help me in my early years as a dumb kid with a camera, so I always like to share tips to help those kids who are in the same boat I was.

Thankfully I grew up with YouTube, so I was able to get by without a physical mentor. My mentors were Ryan Connolly from Film Riot, Sam and Niko from Corridor Digital, and countless other YouTube channels. I would say to anyone starting out, immerse yourself in free online content. I consumed countless hours of free content from bright minds who were gracious enough to share their knowledge for free.

One other thing too, don’t feel intimidated because you’re not using an Arri Alexa Mini or a $5,000 Canon. I shot countless videos and photos on a Canon Rebel T5i and a 50mm lens. Just get out there and practice, the gear will come later. 

THE COMMERCIAL VIDEO SHOOT WITHOUT AUDIO

I was working at Bullseye Camera Systems when I was just a Junior in high school. We went out to the rifle range to show off the Bullseye Camera System in action; the BCS is a wireless target camera system that helps long-range shooters see where they shot on the target using their iPad, iPhone, Computer, etc.

Usually, on a commercial shoot, we would have multiple takes in order for our talent to deliver their lines properly. However, on this particular day, our talent delivered all his lines flawlessly. It was almost angelic. After an hour of filming, the owner and inventor of the company, Nick Skrepetos, asked to review the footage. I gleefully opened up the footage on my Rebel T5i and started to preview a clip. Unfortunately, there was no audio.

I shrugged it off as the camera’s fault, but upon further investigation realized my Rode shotgun mic hadn’t been turned on the whole time. After getting my ass chewed out, we ran out of daylight. A wasted commercial shoot and a long hour drive back home were all we had to show for the day. So this is my warning to everyone who shoots video, always make sure your audio is running properly before filming.

WHAT’S IN MY BAG

You’ll find a Canon 5D MKIV with a BlackRapid Curve Breathe strap attached to it. I mainly rely on my 24-70mm Sigma Art lens for my lifestyle photography but I also still use my Canon “nifty fifty” 50mm prime.

As for video production, you’ll find a ZCAM E2 cinema camera complimented by a Rokinon prime lens kit. On occasion, I’ll break out the DJI Ronin-S with the 5D MKIV if I need a smooth tracking shot. Between both of my bags, I’m ready for any and all of my client’s needs!

LEARN MORE

Will Barker of Big Crowd Productions is a Lifestyle Photographer based in Eugene, Oregon.

Find out more about him on his website https://www.bigcrowdproductions.com/ and be sure to follow him on Instagram @will_b9, @bigcrowdpro, and @division_skywalker.

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I actually don’t have a favourite, there have been so many films that have meant so much to me on both a personal and professional level.

Matrix was probably the film that defined me as a photographer and 20 years later it’s epic to still see those images pop up on a weekly basis. The Bourne Supremacy introduced me to two of my long time friends and collaborators Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass, and of course I met my wife Maria on a Bourne film. Recently I have been working on Disney and Marvel films, and I love being part of that family. Shooting Thor was an absolute highlight and working with Chris and Taika was a dream come true.

Then of course Aquaman for DC with the Big Dog Jason Momoa and director James Wan, both amazing artists that give me incredible access.

I guess if I had to pin anything down though, it would of course be Mad Max Fury Road which was absolutely the hardest film I have ever worked on. I had to fight daily for every frame and I think it showed with what I was able to produce. Then there’s the three Bond films I have shot the stunts for, Live and Let Die was the first Bond film I saw with my buddies when I was a kid, and I’m convinced it’s why I work on action films. To shoot one Bond is amazing, but to be asked back three times is an absolute honour.

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So cool they use my photo from #thematrix lobby scene to announce that #matrix4 has started shooting. Such wonderful memories shooting still for the first 3. Massive honour in fact! #lanawachowski #thematrix #thematrix4 #matrix4 @nikonaustralia @nikonusa #nikon @nikonambassador #hollywood #popculture #iconic #actionfilm #actor @blackrapid @aquatech_imagingsolutions #nikonambassador #mynikonlife #SMPSP #unitstills #bts #stillphotographer @smpspstills #australianphotographer

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Q: YOU MUST BE AWAY FROM HOME A LOT…

As much and I am away a lot, I am actually home a lot too. I can be away on 2-3 films a year. I have been known to fly home from Europe to watch my son play hockey and be on a flight to Asia for another film two days later. Other times, especially over the holidays, I’ll get up to 6 weeks off, and every few years I can have 6 months off just being a hockey dad.

This year I am in Sydney for the whole year but I go home every weekend, and between the films I have a month off. I miss my little family and up until a few years ago, they traveled with me everywhere, but then of course they found interests. Hockey and acting for my son, and being a yoga instructor for my wife. I see how happy it makes them and there’s no way I want to take them away from that. Having a kid play hockey in traveling teams is super expensive, so I have to work anyhow, ha ha…

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@empiremagazine just named this little flick I worked on as film of the century now that’s pretty rad! Thanks for the opportunity Dr Miller! #madmax #madmaxfuryroad #filmofthecentury #movieofthecentury @tomhardy @charlizeafrica @chrispattonstunts @nikonaustralia @nikonusa #nikon @nikonambassador #hollywood #popculture #iconic #actionfilm #actor @blackrapid @aquatech_imagingsolutions #nikonambassador #mynikonlife #SMPSP #unitstills #bts #stillphotographer @smpspstills #australianphotographer

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Q: WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME?

Well our house is on the Gold Coast in Queensland, but my wife was born in Berlin, so we have those two places, but we would all be happier to move to BC. Hockey for my son, cold for my wife, and mountains for me.

Q: WHAT WAS THE HARDEST SHOOT YOU’VE EVER DONE?

Mad Max and Everest

Q: WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO LENS DURING MOST SHOOTS?

Outside 24-120 F4, and inside 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 2.8

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It’s nearly here team! “Extraction” drops onto @netflix April 24 featuring the best boss a guy could have @chrishemsworth and directed by @thesamhargrave who may possibly be the best action director of this new decade! So stoked to work with these two not only sensational film makers but beautiful humans along the way. My little buddy @rudhrakshjaiswal1 stars with Chris along with my pal @randeephooda Can’t wait to see the finished product! #extraction #netflixfilm @netflixanz @netflixfilm #davidharbour thanks for the epic access @leecleary1 @therussobrothers @agbofilms @nikonaustralia @nikonusa @nikonambassador @blackrapid @aquatech_imagingsolutions @hoodmanusa #nikon #nikonambassador #blackrapidambassador #aquatechambassador #mynikonlife #seewhatisee #livethemoment #SMPSP #unitstills #stillphotographer #bts #behindthescenes @lakinreps

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Q: WHAT ELSE IS IN YOUR GEAR BAG?

Ha, how much space do we have?

Well my general onset studio unit kit consists of 3 Nikon Z mirrorless cameras so I can shoot silent on sensitive scenes, clipped to my custom BLACKRAPID straps.

I have Z35mm f1.8, Z50mm f1.8, Z24-70 f 2.8, Z85mm 1.8 and 70-200 f2.8 in one bag, and then for action scenes or super low light I have 2 D5’s in Aquatech sound blimps with 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f 2.8. Plus six Hoodman steel CF express cards running all my Nikon Z cameras. I’m amazed at how much faster they are than the XQD.

I also have fast Nikon primes 24mm f1.4, 35mm f1.4, 50mm f1.4, 58mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.4 when needed for ultra low light or portrait work. When needed I will also run a 200mm f2, 200-400mm f4 and 400mm f2.8.

Then in my action kit, which is what I use for mounting on vehicles or anywhere I can stuff a camera really, I use 2 x D4s’s, 1 D850 and 1 D750 and various lenses like 35mm f2 and 17-35mm f2.8 and a 24-120 f4. All of them I expect may get taken out at some point. On Spectre an airplane wheel knocked one over, and on another film a car hit one. Lots of bumps for my Nikons, but they just keep on going.

The key is when you are in an impact zone, you need to allow your camera to move or in fact fall over. When you are mounted to a vehicle, the important thing is they don’t move at all due to safety for the drivers, cast and crew.

As well as all my rig mounts, I also travel with a lot of safety gear, harnesses, helmets, ear protection, anything you can think of really. My traveling kit is around 100kg so I never fly with it, everything gets shipped ahead. Currently, the kit I have with me on this film hasn’t been home for nearly 2 years.

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My buddy @frankiestills posted a shot of the Big Dog himself @prideofgypsies and reminded me how much fun this beast of a man is to work for! Can’t wait for the next one! #jasonmomoa #amberheard #jameswan #mera #arthurcurry #dceu #comics #movie #film #actionfilm #photography @nikonaustralia @nikonambassador @blackrapid #nikon #bts #behindthescenes #picoftheday #photooftheday #vfx @lakinreps

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Q: WHERE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO GO TO FOLLOW YOU?

You know, when I first was told by Nikon I should be doing Instagram, I laughed and said, “I’m not having an app tell me how to frame my shots.” I thought it would never catch on. Of course, I was wrong. If I had bothered to mask myself or use a Instacrop app, I’d be a lot further down the track with my Instagram than I am today.

My last 5 or 6 new clients all only looked at my Insta page. It’s great for staying relevant and I try to be on point with only film posts. I frequently pick themes and just do images from one film for a week, or what’s in the news.

I find most new followers only really look back 10 or so images, so I think it is important to go through the back catalogue and repost from time to time, otherwise those images get lost and you may have well just left them on the hard drive.

Another observation I had early on was I felt like people were just going to Insta to experience other peoples lives, and for quite a while that was true. But at some point it changed, and it encouraged people to get outside and experience life for themselves. It’s helped nurture peoples creativity and in my eyes that’s a fabulous thing.

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Happy new year team and what a year we shared! Here’s my #topnine2019 interesting spread clearly you all love @chrishemsworth he’s well worth loving by the way and the big surprise for me is #thematrix looks like everyone is looking forward to seeing #4 in the next decade. Thank you all for dropping by to see my work you fill my heart! #happynewyear #dhaka @therussobrothers #thematrix4 #chrishemsworth #keanureeves #ghostintheshell #scarlettjohansson @taikawaititi #taikawaititi #aquaman @creepypuppet @prideofgypsies @amberheard #jasonmomoa #amberheard @carrieannemoss @nikonaustralia @nikonusa #nikon @nikonambassador #hollywood #popculture #iconic #actionfilm #actor @blackrapid @aquatech_imagingsolutions #nikonambassador #mynikonlife #SMPSP #unitstills #bts #stillphotographer @smpspstills #australianphotographer

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Hi, I’m Jasin Boland, a motion picture still photographer based in Queensland, Australia.

Come visit my Instagram @jasinboland. I haven’t updated my web page since forever.

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COPY CAT URLs

We’ve become aware that there are online stores selling products which have similar website names to ours.

The products we sell are camera straps and accessories and the only website we own and operate is BLACKRAPID.com. Our company is located in Seattle, Washington USA.

If you are purchasing different merchandise from any other URL, it is NOT owned and operated by us.

To ensure you are purchasing an authentic BLACKRAPID camera accessory product, please reference our product list on our website BLACKRAPID.com/all or contact our outstanding Customer Relations Specialist at customerrelations@blackrapid.com.

– The BLACKRAPID Team

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Also see our complete article and comparison images here:  Counterfeit Hardware Warning: Use Of Non-BLACKRAPID Hardware Voids Warranty

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See also: How to Identify Counterfeit Hardware & Accessories (VIDEO)

It has recently come to our attention that some retailers are bundling our straps with non-BLACKRAPID branded parts and accessories. Our warranty specifically states that the use of any non-genuine parts or accessories from other brands could cause damage to the ConnectR or FastenR and voids the warranty.

However, depending on how these retailers choose to list these products, it may not always be obvious that customers are not receiving genuine BLACKRAPID parts. One of the biggest offenders is the non-genuine fastener, made to look like our patented FR-3 or FR-5 FastenR products. The inferior knock-off fasteners are prone to thread wear and/or breakage, which can cause the camera to drop, or the fastener can snap off and get stuck inside the camera’s tripod mount.

Take a Sec, Learn a Spec

A simple comparison will reveal the difference between an authentic BLACKRAPID part and a knock-off part (see below for images). For example, authentic BLACKRAPID parts will always be made of stainless steel and either embossed or laser engraved with the ‘R’ logo. An authentic BLACKRAPID FastenR will not scratch easily and will maintain its well-defined threading pattern with normal use. By contrast, the metal that is used for the knock-off fasteners tends to be cheap and easily scuffed or gouged; the threaded post often becomes worn and won’t screw into the camera body securely.

Non-genuine parts can also cause abnormal wear and tear on the strap and other hardware, causing the genuine BLACKRAPID parts to fail due to this abnormal strain. We take the safety integrity of our products very seriously. Our products go through intense design planning and weight / durability testing over an extended period of time. All our parts and materials are designed to work together to properly support your camera under normal conditions.

One-Year Warranty

We always want to do the right thing for our customers, and we go out of our way every day to exceed customer service expectations. We guarantee the quality of all BLACKRAPID products with our one-year warranty against craftsmanship defects. However, we cannot be responsible for the performance – or lack thereof – of non-genuine BLACKRAPID parts and accessories, and the use of such parts will necessarily void the warranty.

If there is ever any question as to the authenticity of your current hardware or any hardware you may consider purchasing, please contact Customer Relations at customerrelations@blackrapid.com and we would be more than happy to assist.

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