LarryFitz Loc: Beacon NY

I like to hike, hate the camera bouncing around. Then I found Cotton Camera Harness, hold the camera tight to my chest, easy to remove and take a picture or two during the hike. No need for neck strap. https://www.cottoncarrier.com/collections/camera-vests

ferg

I highly recommend Peak Design strap. I used it on and Alaskan cruise and a Rhine River cruise. Camera hangs near right hip and readily slides up strap for use.

billt1970 Loc: Gambrills, Maryland

I agree. Anything Op/Tech works for me; they have a WIDE variety of options to please most any photographer.

Best Regards,

BT

JeffR Loc: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

get the long version.

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

Why do you "never" recommend using a strap? Thank you.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

I have a Black Rapid I have used for over 5 years, never an issue. Attached with the Black Rapid caribiner clip to an Arca Swiss plate,and recently with a Black Rapid Arca Swiss plate.

Simple to uncouple and slide into a tripod with an Arca Swiss clamp when needed.

I tried an Op-Tech recently but felt it was not as good in how the camera hung, and the damn lug straps seemed always in the way when swung up to shoot!

I went back to my Black Rapid after trying an Op-Tech!

Jack 13088 Loc: Central NY

Only “slightly” off topic. I see on the TV a photog in a gaggle of press types covering some brouhaha in the Capitol with a camera insecurely hung over his left shoulder. The strap proudly proclamed “NIKON D5”. Wouldn’t it be more appropriate if it said “$10K w/ LENS”?

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

Going off to war? Wouldn't work good for street photography or in cramped locations. This gear looks like it might be good for shooting sports. Thanks for the info. going to check out that gear for myself.

Yankeepapa6 Loc: New York City

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

rydabyk Loc: Florida Panhandle

I like the straps from http://bosstrap.com/ They slide up and down easily and still leave the tripod plate available for use.

Gampa

I’ve used the OpTech sling strap for a few years ... and love it.

geoffmalter Loc: NorCal

All the above suggestions are valid. I prefer sling straps, as they hold my camera steady against my hip when not using. When needed, the camera slides up easily and quickly for use. My brand is by Joby.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

I use OPH/TECH strap. works very well, no problems

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

I have a collection of contraptions ranging from a Tenba rollaway to Think Tank holster bags to you name it. The best I have come up with is NOT A STRAP, SLING, CAMERA BAG, VEST OR SIMILAR DEVICE.

When I am working I carry my D800 with an f2.8 24-70mm, and sometimes a D90 as a second camera on a Cotton Carrier with a couple Adorama Slinger lens cases attached. The Cotton Carrier locks in and centers the D800 on my chest and eliminates neck and back strain. A second camera can lock in a second attached holder on the side. I attach Slingers on the side straps. One or two hold lenses and a third holds my SB-700 flash. The cameras disconnect from the Cotton Carrier with a quarter twist for instant access and safety straps prevent damage if the camera should fall from my hands.

Other advantages of the Cotton are that the cameras are not swinging on neck straps where they can collide with door jams, other obstructions and people. The Cotton allows me to carry my cameras all day long; something I could not do with any of the other bags I have used because of my back problems. Also, I can walk around in foreign countries without the worry of someone grabbing a camera out of my hands, since on or off the Cotton it is always physically connected to me via the safety strap. Also, the Cotton Carrier has a front pouch that contains a rain cover for your camera that can come in very handy.
I too have a collection of contraptions ranging from a Tenba rollaway to Think Tank holster bags to you name it. The best I have come up with is NOT A CAMERA BAG.

When I am working I carry my D800 with an f2.8 24-70mm, and sometimes a D90 as a second camera on a Cotton Carrier with a couple Adorama Slinger lens cases attached. The Cotton Carrier locks in and centers the D800 on my chest and eliminates neck and back strain. A second camera can lock in a second attached holder on the side. I attach Slingers on the side straps. One or two hold lenses and a third holds my SB-700 flash. The cameras disconnect from the Cotton Carrier with a quarter twist for instant access and safety straps prevent damage if the camera should fall from my hands.

With the Cotton, cameras are not swinging on neck straps where they can collide with door jams, other obstructions and people. The Cotton allows me to carry my cameras all day long; something I could not do with any of the other bags I have used because of my back problems. Also, I can walk around in foreign countries without the worry of someone grabbing a camera out of my hands, since on or off the Cotton it is always physically connected to me via the safety strap. Also, the Cotton Carrier has a front pouch that contains a rain cover for your camera that can come in very handy.