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Pappy was HAPPY I'll bet!

pinupphoto Loc: Pennsylvania

I think being a photographer instantly makes you less cool, so I wouldn't worry about that, it's kind of a done deal, ha ha. So I wouldn't worry about using a strap. I USED to do a sling shoulder strap, much more comfortable. But every now and then I found I would bump the longer lenses into stuff, chairs, table edges (out of sight out of mind I guess). Anyway, I never hit the lens when the camera is in front of me, so I went back.

Xantoz Loc: Delaware

Pappy you were smart and cool. Also lucky to be on that trail doing that shoot. Great shot!!

masonmike Loc: Vancouver, Washington

My new op/tech over the shoulder utility strap looks very cool in camo green.

jmlam Loc: Lubbock, Texas

I find it interesting that we all have our own ideas of what is comfortable. I used a neck strap for several years but, while the camera was well controlled and handy, it hurt my neck after several hours. I then thought sling straps would be workable and went through several - I even designed and made my own. None were exactly what I was looking for whatever reason but they all has one issue in common and that is the camera tended to swing around - the equipment was not very well controlled. I stumbled on a strap from an old computer case and it works perfectly --- for me anyway. I wear it over my right shoulder with the camera hanging on my left hip. By being secured by two camera strap points, it is very secure and the strap is a two inch wide web that is very comfortable. A further plus is the attachment points are very robust and secure; however, when I use the camera on a tripod, they unclip easily and I don't have to worry about the strap being in my way.

The beautiful thing about photography is there are usually several correct ways to solve the problem -- whatever the problem may be.

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

I generally carry 2 rigs hiking, so one is a sling with the 70-200 lens the other camera over left shoulder under right arm. both cameras are easily accessible and I can jog, well what I can jog, a really brisk walk with out the camera bouncing off my chest.
I near lost a lens running with camera around neck catching a truck ( army deuce and a half, Lens smacked tailgate, filter "took one for the team"0 I also use a lens hood now.

I find that moving around with a camera on chest is un comfy. . With camera under arm it adds a layer of protection and gives up nothing for putting the camera to use.

64418 Loc: Vallejo, Ca

Joel Sartore an National Geographic photographer always shoots with his around his neck and he's pretty cool. Did you ever think that perhaps some folks just don't know what cool is really all about? Take your young person that wears his belt loops just above his knees for instance, now that's not cool it's just stupid.

wings42 Loc: San Diego, CA

Both.

murm Loc: Adelaide, Australia

Well it looks to me that your not cool if you use the strap that came with the camera,,, I obviously need to have a sling, harness, holster or something to be cool. I've been walking around for 40 years looking like a goose !
What's out there that is just a replacement for the original that connects to the original strap mounts that is more padded for comfort that doesn't cost a fortune, I'm interested in trying something,
thanks,
Cheers !

NiagaraJim Loc: Niagara Falls, ON

Checkout the Ezeestrap it is more comfortable and the camera does not bounce like it does with a neck strap.

Ezeestrap.com

Steve_m Loc: Southern California

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murm Loc: Adelaide, Australia

Thanks mate I'll check it out .

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Yep, mine too! :thumbup:

Aussiegirl Loc: Queensland, Australia

Daily! I'd feel naked without it & it doesn't bother me a bit plus I'm sure I look incredibly cool, ha ha.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

It depends on the camera. Some of my cameras would break my neck.