cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

At first, I too thought this was a simple subject, but after some thought, I think this is a good question. Since the days of the F5, and for every version of the D cameras thereafter, I have used one, and only one, strap. That would be the Op/Tech Pro Loop Strap. Simple, inexpensive and comfortable. I have tried several others and always gone back to the Pro Loop! Length -- never thought much about it as the Pro Loop Strap is not length adjustable. Being heavy set, my camera(s), up to three when I was younger, all seemed to fall into place and I adjusted their position by how I wore each strap. Don't particularly like the dual strap, but I couldn't tell you exactly why. The largest/heaviest lens I carry around my neck these days is the 70-200/2.8 although I previously did occasionally hang the 300/2.8 but no more! Hope this helps answer your question.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

For a DSLR on neck strap, the camera positioned exactly over the belly button works best for me.
Lower, and the camera swings about too much. And I think a camera sitting on your crotch looks stupid.
Above the belly button, and shooting vertical will be cumbersome.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Check out the OpTech pro strap system. I use them on my cameras, bags and lenses.

I often shoot with two cameras, so usually put a slightly shorter strap on one and a slightly longer one on the other.

OpTech Pro uses a quick release setup that allows temporary removal of the strap... or added extensions if wanted. They also have several different types of interchangeable ends, depending upon what's needed for your particular camera, bag, lens or whatever. And, there are little Velcro pieces available, if wanted, for added security with the quick releases (I use these on straps I rarely want to remove... but have to admit I've never had an accidental release of the QR connectors either.)

Most important to me, the OpTech straps are pretty comfortable. Wider, more flexible, and better padded than what's typically supplied with a camera, they've really helped reduce my aching neck, back and shoulders at the end of long days shooting with big lenses! I don't even unwrap the OEM straps any more (anyone need some unused, still-in-the-wrapper Canon straps?). I just buy an OpTech to use on it, any time I purchase a camera.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

ROTFLMAO
--Bob

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I agree completely with Alan. New camera - new strap. The only difference is that all my wrapped, unused straps say "Nikon"!

bcrawf

To what post do you refer?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

For years now, I've used only Up Strap products. Simple fasten to the camera and around the back of my neck, or across my chest. I wouldn't think of using any other product, or manufacturer. I've never had a issue with swinging straps.
--Bob

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

You always were a swinger!

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Shhhhh. Let's not spread that around.
--Bob

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

I like my wrist strap (JOBY) for my Canon T1i/500D instead of my shoulder strap -- got it from BEST BUY.

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

What ever is comfortable no to people like the same thing.