Just a gear copy cat

Ever think that something looks cool, but not get it, and pass on being the early adopter? Then suddenly everyone is reviewing the item and it is at the top of everyones Christmas list? Now you start to think, well, I’m not going to get it just because everyone else has it… Ok, were not in grade school, but I sort of felt that way when I say a review of the Black Rapid camera strap on Photoshop Insider. I had seen an ad on David duChemin’s site for awhile, looked at their site, and thought it was pretty cool looking. Back in July David did a review of the strap. I was hooked, but held off due to price. I dislike my default Nikon neck strap. I usually wear it just on my shoulder, but it can’t reach my eye easily, and it keeps slipping, especially with a jacket. I got a “better” strap from a local camera store, but it just seems too bulky, and still slips off. That was a waste of money. In September, David mentions that the buzz about this strap is growing. Now in October, a reader posts a review on Scott Kelby’s site. I gotta think that this would spike sales over there. I would love to say that I now have one and that I can’t live without it, but my pennies are all spent from the D90 purchase, so the little black strap with yellow lettering will have to due for now.