RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

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LuckyshotCT

Now that you have a consensus that there are many good straps on the market - it should be as clear as mud for you.

I suggest supporting your local camera shop by going there to try a variety of them. Shops are very helpful. One will feel most comfortable for you, and fit your photography style. Then, you help the local shop by purchasing the strap there.

ottopj Loc: Annapolis, MD USA

My vote is for Peak Design and their slide model.

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mohawk51 Loc: Texas

I've had great experiences with Domke straps.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

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They are a fantastic company. Their customer relations are tops.
--Bob

Mojoni Loc: Eastern Tennessee

If you want a more traditional strap, consider,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1137470-REG/indigo_marble_sc35_padded_neoprene_anti_slip_sling.html[/quote]

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Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

terrild53, I am a Canon guy that likes a gripped camera. I use an OpTecUSA Pro strap. I attach it to the right camera lug and the grip. I hang from my right shoulder. I never position it around my neck as I have an injury. I can lightly grasp the camera/grip and be shooting in micro-seconds. If I need a more secure carry I position cross body. I have taken a Sharpy pen and covered the logo to make a more stealth equipment. I like blanking out logo on equipment.

J. R.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

Depending on the camera size, I use three straps:
OpTech Great straps for the lowest price. Many choices.
Black Rapid A great sling strap for my larger cameras. Haven't tried similar straps.
Cotton Camera Wanderer Side Holster with included strap. Perfect for my mirrorless camera. I attach this holster to my regular belt.

Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.

I like peak design.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

I concur. I have one and I have no pressure on my neck or shoulder from the weight of the camera

Haydon

I use an Optech and a Black Rapid with a L-Bracket. If your looking just for a "neck strap", for the price, the Optech is very hard to beat. The BR Sport makes it far more comfortable for extended walking IMO.

RichieC Loc: Adirondacks

Jerk.

The OP's question relates to the question of narrowing down the daunting and expensive selection,( if you used trial and error by buying the first strap you come t, of the multitudes of straps and types available. This is the sort of thing you can't trust the local camera shop with as whatever they carry is what they will suggest. The consensus of input from the experience from members of the hog can point to from products you may not encounter on your own, is precisely the sort to ask here- of which you offered zero help.

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Now for the OP: I chose the OpTech as well ( from reading through similar requests here), the weight is over the shoulder, camera slips to the front or side of your hip or side, way better then on the back of your neck after a day.... its comes with 2 short camera to clip attachments which you leave on the camera and allows you to remove the strap from camera easily, but shooting is a PITA when both are connected at same time, I would suggest buying a pair of the longer ones, and leave the right one short and left one long- yes this will leave you an extra pair... but with the longer one on the left side means it will loop out of the way when shooting. Thus the camera will then be primarily be hung by only one side, (you'll see if you get the strap) and yet the left one will be in place as a fail-safe backup if for some reason the single right connector should fail from not clipping in all the way ... or whatever... who knows... etc. I prefer the idea of both being attached all the time :)

Usually, like at an event or location where you are shooting often, I only have the one side connected. for an more unencumbered use. Then i clip on the second when walking or waiting, etc.

The strap is quite wide and comfortable...

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I use peak design like many others here but I use it because it was one of the few strap systems that would work with the 'L' bracket I use on my camera without compromising how the strap should work.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

I see several people have already mention Op-Tech.
http://optechusa.com/
Don't let the price fool you, the quality of these straps is tops! And with some extra buckles, straps, etc., you can decide on the configuration yourself.

windshoppe Loc: Arizona

Yet another vote for Op-Tech. Best accessory I've purchased.