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BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black)

  • Price: $58.95
  • B&H # BLRSW1BN
  • Mfr# RWS-1BB

Product Highlights

  • Carries a Camera or Lens
  • Specifically for Women
  • Ballistic Nylon R-Strap
  • Bomb-proof Webbing
  • Sizing Adjustment
  • Includes ConnectR-2 and FastenerR3

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The Ballistic RWS-1BB Nylon Women's Strap from BlackRapid is a lightweight strap specially designed for women. A locking FastenR3 connects the strap to the tripod socket located on either the camera body or the lens. Once connected, the camera hangs upside down, resting securely at the side or in the small of the back, with the lens pointing behind. The strap has a curved pad with a mesh underside for comfort and breathability. The weight is evenly distributed for comfort.

Material
  • Ballistic nylon
  • Bomb-proof webbing
Strap is designed to carry a camera or lens vertically
RS-W1 strap is shaped to fit perfectly around the shoulder
Locking FastenR3 connects the strap to the tripod socket located on either the camera body or the lens. Once connected, the camera hangs upside down, resting securely at the side or in the small of the back, with the lens pointing behind
Curved shoulder pad has a mesh underside for comfort and breathability
Material Ballistic nylon
Bomb-proof webbing
Attachment Method Attaches to tripod mount
Weight 5.5 oz (156g) 1
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BlackRapidBallistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black)
 
4.8

(based on 26 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (20)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Adjustable (22)
  • Comfortable (22)
  • Strong construction (19)
  • Well padded (16)
  • Does not chafe (12)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Comfort (18)
    • Supporting camera (12)
    • Stable (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (9), Pro photographer (7), Semi-pro photographer (7)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (25)

    Reviewed by 26 customers

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    4.0

    BlackRapid Women's Strap -- Looking Good

    By Mary

    from Seattle

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Comfortable
    • Does not Chafe
    • Well Padded

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Comfort
      • Rapid swing into position

      Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

      I got this strap to replace the kit strap for my Nikon D7000. Like the idea that it is designed for the female form. I would have given it a 5 star, but am reserving that 5th star to see how it performs with my 70-200mm Nikor lense that weights a ton, and I need for sports shots (without a tripod). I am a bit leary that I may find the camera on the ground due to the coupling... but manufacture sez its strong. So far so good and it seems sturdy.

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      5.0

      Buy it without thinking for women !

      By ayapia

      from Turkey

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Adjustable
      • Comfortable
      • Does not Chafe
      • Strong Construction
      • Well Padded

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Comfort
        • Stabilizing
        • Supporting Camera

        Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

        I purchased it for my sister. She simply loved its design to carry the camera&lens and fit of the strap.

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        4.0

        Black Rapid camera strap

        By roz

        from SW Missouri

        About Me Photography Student

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Comfortable
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Comfort
          • Supporting Camera

          Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

          This will be useful "in the field" as it takes the weight of the camera strap off my neck.
          Unfortunately, my Nikon does not have a screwhole in the top of the camera so it has to be fastened to the bottom either in the tripod screwhole or on the tripod attachment. Either way, the strap becomes useless when using a tripod as it has to be removed.

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          5.0

          Great Camera Strap!

          By ecatch

          from Omaha, NE

          About Me Photography Student

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Adjustable
          • Comfortable
          • Does not Chafe
          • Strong Construction
          • Well Padded

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Comfort

            Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

            This camera strap is an amazing product! It allows the camera to hang from your side, and slides very smoothly when you grab the camera to take a picture. It makes a HUGE difference if you carry your camera with you a lot, because it hangs out of the way when your not using it. I would highly recommend this product!!!

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            5.0

            Fits like a charm.

            By Justine B

            from Chicago, IL

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Comfortable
            • Does not Chafe
            • Strong Construction
            • Well Padded

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Comfort
              • Stabilizing
              • Supporting Camera

              Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

              I love the fit + feel of this strap. It is definitely sturdy + comfortable. It also works perfectly with my hand strap — so I can use both during weddings.

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              4.0

              Comfortable....does the job

              By Literati

              from Easley, SC

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Reduces neck strain

              Cons

              • Needs more padding

              Best Uses

              • For quick camera access

              Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

              I was concerned that the tripod mount attachment would not work well but I am pleasantly surprised at how strong and secure it is. I just spent three days in Washington with my heavy 5D Markiii at my side the whole time. I know that I would not been able to handle a traditional neck strap. The only weakness is that it took along time to figure out how to adjust it and it would be nice to have a little more padding in the shoulder area. Overall, I have been very pleased.

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              5.0

              Great Camera Strap

              By Stephanie W

              from Jacksonville, FL

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Adjustable
              • Comfortable
              • Does not Chafe
              • Secure
              • Strong Construction
              • Well Padded

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Comfort
                • Stabilizing
                • Supporting Camera

                Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                Super comfortable and the camera and lens hang nicely at my side when not in use. It fees secure and adjusts easily and perfectly to fit my needs

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                5.0

                So good I had to get another one!

                By 1i Studios

                from Pittsburgh, PA

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Adjustable
                • Comfortable
                • Does not Chafe
                • Strong Construction
                • Well Padded

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Comfort
                  • Stabilizing

                  Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                  One of the few straps that does not cause pain in my neck!

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Such a nice switch from a neck strap!

                  By Jess-to-the-ica

                  from BC, Canada

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Adjustable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Does not Chafe
                  • Strong Construction
                  • Well Padded

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Comfort
                    • Stabilizing
                    • Supporting Camera

                    Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                    This was such an easy transition to make. It felt instantly comfortable. I didn't feel like I had to adjust to it- it adjusted to me. Really happy I made the switch from my old neck strap.

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                    5.0

                    Perfect

                    By Leah

                    from Pittsburgh, PA

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Adjustable
                    • Comfortable
                    • Strong Construction
                    • Well Padded

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Supporting Camera

                      Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                      This fits well, works well, had no problems.

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                      4.0

                      Great features-better for taller women

                      By soosan

                      from Los Angeles, CA

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Adjustable
                      • Comfortable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Comfort

                        Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                        The features and functionality of this strap is great. The only thing is that I am petite and there is a lot of slack on the strap after I made the adjustments. There is a way to secure the slack but because there is so much of it, it's still noticeable. The only other thing that kind of bothers me about this set-up is that the attachment is at the bottom of the camera. Which means that even if you un-clip it from the strap, you cannot set your camera down on the base because of the twist on hook. You can set it down that way, but it is not flat on the table.

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                        4.0

                        Love!

                        By Meagan

                        from virginia

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable Strap
                        • Durable
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Daily Transport
                          • Travel

                          Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                          Love this strap, it is so comfortable! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I now have to order another piece so I can keep my tripo plate attached. But other than that, great strap!!!

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                          5.0

                          Don't know how I lived without it!!

                          By Leah

                          from Missouri

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Adjustable
                          • Comfortable
                          • Does not Chafe
                          • Strong Construction
                          • Well Padded

                          Cons

                          • None

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                            I am a pro stuio and on-location photographer and have been in business for 8 years, and I honestly don't know how I lived without this strap. I have known about this strap for a while, but just never got around to actually ordering one until some photog friends reminded me. I love it! Don't hesitate. Makes shooting so much easier!

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                            4.0

                            Travelling with a DSLR in Comfort!

                            By bccophoto

                            from Melbourne, Australia

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Adjustable
                            • Excellent quality
                            • Great build quality
                            • Light Weight but sturdy
                            • Padding very good
                            • Unobstrusive subtle
                            • Very comfortable

                            Cons

                            • Frontback defination
                            • Screw came off camera

                            Best Uses

                            • Comfort
                            • Ease of use with camera
                            • Functional
                            • Looks good
                            • Seemless

                            Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                            Biggest issues in carrying a Pro DSLR & meduim zoom lense is shoulder/neck discomfort with the traditional 'neck' style camera straps and the camera bouncing around in front, getting the way of everything.
                            After some intense research I purchased the RS-W1BB Camera Strap by Black Raid for an upcoming three flying/road trip in outback Australia.
                            The RS-W1BB arrived in great packaging, was easy to assemble and adjust to my required body length. The strap/fastener was quick to screw into the tripod hole.
                            Using the camera 'slung' from the side, it was very comfortable when walking, camera was quick to access with my right hand and the camera seemlessly moved along the strap webbing from the side to shooting position.

                            Two observations: 1. Identifying the correct way to put the padding over my shoulder, as the 'the front' curve pattern wasn't defined sufficiently from the back padding. 2. The actual screw into the camera tripod hole came undone. I guess this is due to the camera bouncing around on one's side with the rotating fasterner.
                            Overall, the RS-W1BB Camera Strap by Black Raid was extremely comfortable at all times, looked good (subtle), light and easily packed into the camera holster when not using the camera.

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                            5.0

                            nice strap easy to take on and off

                            By NEShooter

                            from Boston, MA

                            About Me Pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Adjustable
                            • Comfortable
                            • Strong Construction
                            • Well Padded

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                                great for taking on and off the camera

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                                5.0

                                No more neck pain! Perfect for women!

                                By quiltingjan

                                from austin, tx

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Adjustable
                                • Comfortable
                                • Designed for women
                                • Does not Chafe
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                • None

                                Best Uses

                                • Comfort
                                • Supporting Camera

                                Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                                I am 65+ and have developed arthritis in my neck, making photography a pain in the neck for my usual setup with a neckstrap. After requesting suggestions from a photo forum, many suggested this strap. I decided it was worth a try. The first day I got it I knew I had found the answer! I wore it with my Canon 50D and the 70-200 lens around the house and loved it! I've used it for several hours now and have found the connection to the tripod mount (my only concern) is just as secure as they promised. It definitely will make photography with the longer, heavier lenses a pleasure for me!

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                                5.0

                                Perfect Carrying Stap for Women!!

                                By Glass 1/2 Full

                                from Colorado

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Adjustable
                                • Comfortable
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Comfort
                                  • Supporting Camera

                                  Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                                  This strap is really great. It's perfect for even the fullest figured woman. Very comfortable, fully adjustable, and sturdy enough for heavy pro DSLR. Buy it, you won't be sorry!

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                                  5.0

                                  Why did I wait!

                                  By Thunder Mom

                                  from Oklahoma City, OK

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Adjustable
                                  • Comfortable
                                  • Strong Construction
                                  • Well Padded

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Comfort
                                    • Supporting Camera

                                    Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                                    I really don't know why I waited so long to buy this strap! It is amazingly comfortable, functions beautifully and is so affordable. You say it is designed for women but my husband loves it as well.

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                                    5.0

                                    Must have equip for outdoor photography!

                                    By Furtigger

                                    from PA

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Adjustable
                                    • Comfortable
                                    • Does not Chafe
                                    • Strong Construction
                                    • Well Padded

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Comfort
                                      • Stabilizing
                                      • Supporting Camera

                                      Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                                      I really don't know why I waited so long to get this...it makes outdoor (or any) photography so much easier. The weight of the camera is distributed over your shoulder so comfortably that you can spend hours enjoying yourself without any undue burden. It takes no time to adjust to using. I am looking forward to may hours enjoying my craft with this product. You will not be disappointed!!

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                                      5.0

                                      perfect strap

                                      By S.H.

                                      from NYC

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Adjustable
                                      • Comfortable
                                      • Does not Chafe
                                      • Strong Construction
                                      • Well Padded

                                      Cons

                                      • Lose tripod socket

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Comfort
                                      • Stabilizing
                                      • Supporting Camera

                                      Comments about BlackRapid Ballistic Nylon Women's Strap (Black):

                                      I can attach heavy lenses without any discomfort for hours. Ita so comfortable. I wish my big purses had straps with this design. Its curvy and fits womens' bodies perfectly, unlike any other strap. It is made well and padded just the write amount.
                                      I work in a camera store and recommend it to people who thank me after for my great advice.

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