Silverman Loc: Michigan

I just bought a Altura Camera Strap $17.95, very nice, work well cross body strap, camera sit nicely on either Hip, ready to shoot, just grab and it slides up and quickly bring it up to your eye for shooting, then it gently slides back down to sit again on your Hip. comes with "Safety" attachment too. Highly recommend for DSLR comparable to the Nikon D3300 which I use.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

I too have a Nikon D7200. I use Peak Design

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

I use a "compressible" backpack, but since I have 56 yrs of carrying backpacks, I feel out of balance without one.

Honestly, I just use a smaller pack, or a Mountainsmith waist pack, or something else that doesn't get in the way.

jnick1947

Sun Sniper Pro. I typically carry two Nikons and these go across the shoulder so I hang one on each side. The bearing assembly screws into the tripod mounting hole - or the mounting foot on your telephoto lens. The camera hangs upside down and can be tucked behind one's back... out of the way. These have a cushioned pad and a steel cable imbedded in the strap. The old design had a ball bearing swivel with an unsecured rubber washer riding on the threads. Thus it could stick to the rubber on the camera body and come right off the screw when it was removed from the body. I lost a couple of these and let Sun Sniper know my displeasure. Finally, they redesigned the assembly to use a captive ball that can rotate and swivel with a captive washer that wont come off. Much better!
It escapes me how the many other camera straps mentioned, that attach to the normal points on the camera body, are going to support the larger lenses... like the popular 70-200mm F2.8 zooms? It is also a question of balance: attaching to the mounting foot allows the camera with lens to hang horizontally and - of course - takes the stress off of the lens mount.

lightray

Try this one from Wapiti straps:
http://www.wapitistraps.com

It's nylon with a strip of elk hide attached to one side. I ordered a C1 in a custom length for my Canon 6d. It's comfortable, strong, lightweight, and stays out of the way. I have a Upstrap that I use for my Canon 7d, but prefer the Wapiti strap.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

Thanks for the suggestions Gene. Since a heavy backpack has gotten me in trouble more than once, I definitely want to lighten up. A smaller pack ought to work, just leave it light. I'll look into the waist pack, just to see if it is something I would like.

I have also used backpacks for years, but winters in Vermont tend to make me into somewhat of a hermit. So in spring I am definitely not as fit as I should be. Makes more of a difference now than than it used to.

Always appreciate your advice!
Susan

LarryN Loc: Portland OR & Carbondale, CO

I concur. I have have two cameras that I use with two different lenses so the Op/Tech works great for me. Very comfortable strap. I highly recommend the Op/Tech.

tjjm Loc: Saint Louis, Mo.

Use a telephoto and have Black Rapid strap. Works well for me.

nikon_jon Loc: Northeast Arkansas

Yep! I have two of them and four 'active' Nikons, all equipped with Op-Tec neck straps with quick release clips that also work on the sling straps. Short 'hops' here or there with the camera get the neck straps, an all day outing gets the sling strap. I am quite satisfied with the system.

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

For the Gals out there - go to Amazon and search Capturing Couture Camera Strap - or go straight to their website ... These are GORGEOUS straps, the best quality I have ever seen. I have many, and switch them out with my outfits !

photonutt1970

Black Rapid sling strap, I didn't think that I would ever like a sling strap until I got this one

JimRPhoto Loc: Raleigh NC

Check out BosStrap.com on line. I have one for each of my two camera bodies. Cross body design protects the camera under your right hand.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I use a black Rapid it goes across the chest, allows the camera to hang at your side, when Im shooting with the 600 mm lens , its still comfortable even with all that weight.