lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

Epaulettes would certainly avail the strap from slipping off the shoulder but won’t prevent the camera from dangerously swinging back and forth. Both are problems for me.

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And likewise for your jacket, rain gear, etc, plus a waist level strap to stabilize it ... ROTFLMFAO just visualizing that.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I used to use the strap that came with the camera, running across my chest and back, so it was unlikely to slip off. I read a post on some forum (forget which) in which someone recommended wearing the strap normally but turning the camera around so the lens faces inward. That forces the lens to hang down rather than sticking out from your hip. That way it doesn't bump into things as frequently.

The strap was kind of limiting and was a pain when I wanted to set the camera down or put it on my tripod so I started trying to use a wrist strap. First I just wrapped the strap around my wrist (as described by CHG_Canon) but it would unravel and get loose occasionally. Then I tried a Nikon wrist strap, but it was very limiting and I could not reach the portrait release and some of the buttons were a stretch. (PS: wrapping it around your wrist is a bit more secure if you twist the camera strap before the last wrap).

About 10-12 years ago I just gave up on a strap altogether. It was always catching on things. I now just hold the camera in my right hand. With a long lens I hold the camera by the mounting foot. Makes a nice handle. If I need my right hand for something it's easy to set the camera down or if I only need one hand I can bend my left elbow and stick the lens in the bend, then press it into my body and hold the camera that way. I have used this method during 12 hour events. I have never dropped the camera using this method. The only time the camera hit the ground is when it was on a tripod and the wind blew it over. It hit the ground lens first. The only thing that got dirty was the lens hood.

BebuLamar

I never carry the camera on my shoulder. I always carry it on my neck. Camera in front, high at chest level not at belly level where they would swing.

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

The camera certainly prevents camera swing, and it is economical because it requires no equipment. The problem for me is that I don’t want to constantly hold the camera during a 3 or 4 hour hike or during an entire day of touring a city, museum, etc.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I never carry on my shoulder.
Either cross-shoulder or around my neck.
Mostly in my hand though with a hand grip.

Hip Coyote

I use an OpTech strap. I carry the strap crossbody, meaning it is over my neck and over one arm. Works just fine. Tried the various sling straps but like carrying a camera just like a rifle. Ez pezy.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

I carry cameras cross shoulder - if using two, one to the left, one to the right. I pull them round so that they are either side of my back, behind my elbows.

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

When I go on multi-hour bird walks, I use a cross-body BlackRapid strap adjusted so that that I can keep my right hand on the camera at all times. As you note, this does not prevent swinging if the hand were not available. If I faced this regularly, I would probably get out the CottonCarrier, which is collecting dust right now.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

There are many to choose from and you will get a load of suggestions here.
Black Rapid makes a strap that has an additional one that goes around your shoulder to prevent it from slipping.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278394-REG/blackrapid_361005_sport_breathe_single_strap.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

Peak Design also makes shoulder straps but they also make wrist straps, again many companies make them, I like and use the wrist strap design.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1278394-REG/blackrapid_361005_sport_breathe_single_strap.html?sts=pi&pim=Y

In wildlife photography I like to hand hold that allows greater freedom to capture fast moving pray, that is why I prefer a wrist strap. The following one is the one I use, I have found it works best for me.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GH2Y5VW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

All different advice.
I use a strap that came with the camera.
For rougher situations put it cross body and when needed quickly just pull the camera up and let the strap rotate around.
Works perfectly 100% of the time and best of all did not cost a dime extra over the camera purchase.
All these wonderful extra straps are solutions to a problem that does not exist if you use the original strap correctly.
Your choice spend hundreds to get the same result as the properly used OEM strap or save the money.
Been working for me for decades now.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

I have used Black Rapid straps for many yeas a single and double and never had a problem. Each time I put the camera and strap on, I check to make sure the connection is secure. I was given that advice by Black Rapid and follow it meticulously.

Warhorse Loc: SE Michigan

I use a Peak Design Slide Strap, and wear it cross shoulder while out and about with my D500 with grip, also use a Peak Design wrist strap when out shooting with my D5600. I like them, both well made products.

rv8striker Loc: St. Louis, MO area

I recently bought a Peak Design strap. Like others I’ve always wrapped the strap around my wrist. It may take a few adjustments but once set, it’s a matter of putting your hand through the loop of the strap and wrapping ones wrist with the strap. Once the length is adjusted correctly all the controls of the camera are at your fingertips and the camera securely held to your wrist.

willy6419

As already suggested, check Cotton Carrier

Easy access, safely strap enables shooting with drop protection, Velcro strap snug’s to your chest

Various configurations

Caution: you may have to buy their L brackets as the hub attaches to the camera base