Question about BlackRapid Straps...

[Richard Lane]

Yes, the RS-7 has a clip release on the back of the paaded shoulder pad. It's to allow the addition of the MOD accessories. The release can best be seen in the Video on the RS-7 product page.

http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/rs-7/

*EDIT: I also wanted to emphasize that I'm not just recommending one of the RS-Sport models for someone that is active, but it's the underarm shoulder strap that helps keep the shoulder pad in place. If you take a look at the RS-7 video you will see that the photographer will push the camera forward and slide the camera up the strap while maintaing tension on the strap while lifting the camera to his eye. He is doing this so that the strap won't slide down his back. This technique can certainly help, but when I'm shooting I generally just lift the camera up to me eye and inevitably the padded shoulder strap will slide down my back. Then the photographer in the video will use the rear bumper lock to pull the shoulder strap back into its proper position on his shoulder.

With the RS-Sport model or the "Brad" underarm strap attachment added to one of the other RS models, none of this becomes even remotely necessary, as the shoulder pad just stays put. One more thing, the underarm strap is also especially helpful when you're shooting with 2 cameras, and your other hand is occupied (with a monopod/camera or off camera flash) and you don't want to be constantly bothered with re-adjusting the shoulder strap with your 3rd hand.

Rich