BlackRapid Sport Breathe - Easily carry a telephoto lens

Items mentioned:
120-300mm Sigma - amzn.to/36Ne7Te
Kirk Clip - amzn.to/2NUEP2K
RRS Plate - bit.ly/rrssigma120
Loctite - amzn.to/2pkolHs
BlackRapid Sport Breathe - amzn.to/33UTu3l
Manfrotto Backpack - amzn.to/2NRPFGv
6d Mark ii - amzn.to/356QmBB
A review of the BlackRapid Sport Breathe strap and why you NEED this strap if you have a heavy telephoto lens. This is an incredible tool for sports or wildlife photographers with long, fast lenses and who need to do a lot of walking or hiking. This strap is the only reason I can have such a big ass lens.
My review of the Sigma 120-300 f/2.8: kressle.in/articles/sigma-120...
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[@xGrinchhh]

Really great, informative video, thanks Ricky.

[@RickyKresslein]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@Mark-cq6dj]

Thank you - very helpful video. The big lens + backpack conundrum is one I’ve yet to crack.

[@RickyKresslein]

Thanks! Yeah, the solution I came up with for that was to get a smaller camera! I love my micro43 camera now and I take it everywhere because it's easier.

[@gavindonnelly331]

Thanks Man this was super helpful!

[@RickyKresslein]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidshek606]

Thanks Ricky.

[@jacdale]

I use L brackets on my cameras. I use a lever action quick release to attach to either the L bracket for short lens or the foot of long lenses. I also use a tether with a carabiner for safety. I like how you put the strap on; I hate fiddling with the brad. Leaving it attached makes so much sense.

[@RickyKresslein]

I was debating on the quick release, but decided against it since I'm often going through the woods and though the lever might get hooked on something and unlock. But I think if I did it again I would get the quick release, too.

[@jacdale]

@@RickyKresslein The dual action lever provides some confidence.

[@ungavaproductions]

Good job. Very usefull and interesting.

[@RickyKresslein]

Thank you!

[@alanwood5590]

I use the same combination for carrying my telephoto lens and it works really well for me. I find the Kirk clamp useful as it means I can more easily detach the strap eg if I want to mount the camera on a tripod via the lens foot. Like you say, it's quicker than unscrewing the Black Rapid attachment each time. Ricky, did you keep the rubber washer on the attachment screw when you fixed it to the Kirk clamp? I've kept mine on but I haven't used Loctite yet. One more thing that works for me. I carry my camera upside down on the strap with the lens facing backwards. That way my hand naturally falls to the camera grip and it's just one smooth movement to bring the camera up to my eye. As I say, it works for me.

[@RickyKresslein]

Yes, I left the rubber washer on the attachment screw when I fixed it to the Kirk clamp. It's a good idea to carry the camera backwards. I carry it upside down but not backwards. I will have to give that a try.

[@wildlifesnapper1]

It would have been nice to see a close up of the Kirk arca swiss?

[@paulmealing2977]

Hi Ricky would this strap be suitable for a 7D MKII + Sigma 150-600 contemporary combination? I'm currently carrying it around by the tripod collar.

[@RickyKresslein]

Yes, I have the Sigma 120-300 f/2.8, which is heavier, and this is the best option I have found for carrying it.

[@blueyhanson6253]

I use this strap and don't see the need to modify the attachment method.I screw mine straight into large lens foot or into camera base, depending on what lens I'm carrying .The strap came with a tether strap which I see as a great backup.Great strap which makes life that little bit easier when carrying heavy gear.No matter if its in the outback or shooting a wedding, both hands are free to do other things. :)

[@RickyKresslein]

The only reason I modified it is to be able to keep my Arca-Swiss plates on my lens and camera rather than removing them when I want to attach this strap. Both work but this is a bit more convenient for me.

[@davidshek606]

Hi Ricky, can you recommend a cheaper backpack to carry my Canon 6d with the Tamron 150-600mm attached?

[@RickyKresslein]

I haven't tested any cheap ones, but my go to backpack right now is the 30L Peak Design backpack. It fits my 120-300 Sigma with a 6D so it should fit your lens and camera without issue. It's a bit on the pricier side tho, at around $300

[@joyoffilming9500]

I use my shoulder strap to caryy the same lens, but only with a scre into the lens holder. I always wonder when I see people mounting their straps onto a camera with such heavy lenses.

[@RickyKresslein]

Yeah, it's a bad idea to carry a heavy lens by the camera mount.

[@KanonMadness]

would be cool if you cold do a Nikon 120-300mm 2.8 vs sigma 120-300mm 2.8 S comparison :P

[@RickyKresslein]

Haha if I tried to carry both at the same time I would break my back.

[@gordonyz4]

I found the focus ring gets push(rubbed) against my legs, moving the internals. Not good for longevity.

[@RickyKresslein]

I have found the same as well.

[@PrimalShutter]

Doesn't the lens keep hitting your thigh walking? I'm considering one of those but looks too loose/bouncy

[@RickyKresslein]

Yes, it definitely can. Usually at a normal pace it doesn't bounce too much, but if I walk a bit faster it begins to bounce quite a bit. I almost always keep a hand on it to keep it steady while walking. I've done 3+ hour hikes with it and by just resting my hand on it it's fine.

[@gerhardbotha7336]

I’m looking for a proper hip belt that has a way to hang your lens on. You need to carry weight on your hips - not shoulder. I have a 4kg lens. It matters

[@RickyKresslein]

That's a really good idea. I've never seen one, but let me know if you find one!

[@frostybe3r]

Looks dangerous

[@RickyKresslein]

Going on 3 years now with this setup and I haven't had any problems.

[@frostybe3r]

@@RickyKresslein Meanwhile my ef 600 f4 mk2 comes with its own strap

[@RickyKresslein]

@@frostybe3r perfect!

[@TsvetanVR]

@@frostybe3r It should come with its own strap at that price point. The surprising thing is even my "broke-boy" Sigma 150-600 Contemporary came with its own strap as well as a point to attach it to the foot without using the tripod mount. That Black Rapid strap looks 10 times more comfortable for the shoulder though.