Something from Shashinki

After completing my online order and payment on Sunday, this finally arrived at my office today.

The Black Rapid RS-R strap.

I've always wanted to upgrade my original camera strap that comes with the camera as it is too short and I have to wear it around the neck with my camera hanging there, looking like a geek. Furthermore, it can really strain the neck if you continue to hang the camera like that for longer periods.

Through my research, I have found that the correct way to carry a camera is by having the camera strap across the shoulder. And upon further research, I came across the Black Rapid strap. You can google and read a lot of reviews on the strap. There are mixed views, but mostly are positive.

If I'm not mistaken there are currently two authorised dealers in Malaysia. One being Shashinki and the other is I can't remember. I've always wanted to buy something from Shashinki and decided to make my first purchase on the online store the Black Rapid RS-4. Considering Monday is a public holiday in Johor (Shashinki's principal place of business), they only took 2 days to deliver it safely to me. Brilliant.

My first impression as I open the mesh bag and feeling the strap in my hands is that it is a product of a high quality. Really well made.

As I marveled at the strap's quality, I noticed that the connector that comes with this RS-4 is the latest FastenR3, which is good. I could almost confirm that when I browsed through the Black Rapid website a few days ago that the RS-4 strap comes with the older (and I would assume inferior) FastenR2. But I checked today that the website has been updated. Meaning that Shashinki has the latest model in stock and /or do not sell old unsold models. A plus point for Shashinki there.

And also, on the website earlier, the RS-4 comes only with one stopper to prevent the camera from swinging behind your body. Only the high end RS-7 comes with two stoppers to stop the camera from swinging to the front and back. But my RS-4 has two. Another upgrade from the older RS-4. Good!

Can't wait to go back to try the strap on the camera and see for myself if all the hype about the strap is justified. So far I am not disappointed.

Why am I still in the office?!!