rdemarco52 Loc: Wantagh, NY

Peak design has a strap that you can wear across the neck, or across the shoulder. It has two sides, one that slides easily and one that holds the camera in place. I use it and am very happy with it. I also have a Cotton Carrier that I do not use too often but it also works well.

Canisdirus

If you are going to multiple cities to do street photography...I think a tight hand strap is in order.

photoman43

Check out the various straps and connectors made by Peak Design, Black Rapid and Op Tech. All are good if they are designed to fit your particular needs and camera/lens size and weight. For me the key is to shift the weight to your shoulders and body away from your neck. I have straps from all three companies.

brentrh Loc: Deltona, FL

I use a sling strap that threads to camera tripod hole. camera stays at my backside until I need it. Swings up when needed.

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

I photograph in Florida's wetlands. I must always be ready to take an image in a second's notice. I carry my camera in my hand. I do however use a wrist strap to make sure the camera will not fall out of my hands if I am bumped or the camera is bumped. I use no shoulder straps that hold me back even for a second to dislodge it from my shoulder and bring it up to my eye, I would potentially lose a shot that way. For me, this is the best strap for my use on the market. It may not be for everyone, but if you want your camera ready to take a shot in an instant, this one's for you.
https://www.amazon.com/VKO-Compatible-Fujifilm-Cameras-Adjustable/dp/B01MXY73GK/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OyVUSkJYldO4TFKzkCGuBwPArrlfkskY8pxAr21MgLqRPUDAniKLuX3XB3CsWfKmd7sI3fVxny8TQ2R5z4bLe8NU8vqzKNd0UVFZl1Fouiq4sRrhdxyVbIP5P6VA-mi6YQjCQusNEIe8ND8j5QrnQisXAwl2S7UppB86gvzG_85KbwLzOaJwSH9r5y7NmZN1rg3IZF1ZXZG54wosRoyYdPkv_5vz7uGkUlCMOSnCMlk.3z3Xtf2oEvkMyO6VgWkmp2h0IglG3S6TxuALZgUDccA&dib_tag=se&keywords=wrist+camera+strap&qid=1708788415&sr=8-4

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

I am not fond of neck straps. After a while, I get tired of a working out my neck muscles with a Canon 5D.
Besides, I don’t really like the proprietary strap.

I like having a wrist strap wrapped around my hand. It is comfortable and keeps the camera always at the ready.

Besides it can be used on both wrists. I prefer it on the right wrist!

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Needless to say, everyone has their preference.
If I'm out for a short time or just in a specific location, I use my wrist band/Peak Design Cuff.
If I'm out for the day or days, I will use either the BR Breathe or more so the Peak Design Slide Lite.
I find it less 'taxing' on my arm by using the sling strap and absolutely no loss in reaction or time. I have never lost a shot using the sling-especially since my hand is on the camera by my side. Lifting the camera from my side whether on the sling or cuff is no difference.
Of course not the same if you are just walking and not anticipating a shot and having it in the small of your back.

goofybruce

Look into Spider Camera Holster. The holder gets looped on your belt and the clip-in unit is screwed onto the bottom of your camera. the camera is at your hip. The bottom plate is also compatible with an Acra Swiss mount on a tripod. There is also an arrangement which clips onto a backpack strap so the camera is at chest-level to either left or right side. I ordered the full backpack unit ($75) from Amazon yesterday. I didn't order one (since I already use a wrist strap), but you can buy a wrist strap as an 'upgrade' package.

Jsykes

Ditched all three of my "upper-body" straps, and exclusively use the Peak Design Cuff Strap

https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/straps/products/cuff

It is secure, unfussy and lightweight. Ideal for my smaller lenses (~EF 24-105) and I also use it with my EF 100-400 without too difficulty.

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JD0NBU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1


Have used this harness for 1500 mi. on my e bike, caring a Nikon D750 with a 28-300mm attached to it.

Yes, you can pay more, but I loved this harness so much that I now have two (2) of them. I keep one in my

saddlebags on my bike, and one for just walking around. I highly recommend this for comfort, price, as well built

quality.

Thanks,
Boone.

TonyP Loc: New Zealand

That's probably among the most stupid, sillyest advice I've seen on UHH.
How would one swap between the wrist strap and the neck strap?

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I agree completely with this. I would also suggest not using ONLY the tripod hole but also using a safety strap (Black Rapid has these). I realize these may be more expensive but I would never trust my gear to a cheaply made strap. Best of luck.

druthven

I forgot to mention that the Cotton Carrier Sling Belt can easily be worn left or right sided. The camera can be released with one hand unlike the Spider holster which requires two hands and attaches to your pants belt. Any moderately heavy camera that is attached to a pants belt will result in a constant hiking up of the pants and a tightening of your belt. I also employ a wrist strap to use when I want to carry the camera in hand. Disclaimer, I DO NOT own any stock in Cotton Carrier. I just like to have my camera worn comfortably, securely and with both hands free.

Bruce T Loc: Michigan

I use the Spider Holster system. The camera is out of the way on your hip as you are hiking and easily available. If you are walking through towns or cities, it has a built in safety lock that you can turn on or off.
https://spiderholster.com/collections/camera-holsters

Hip Coyote

My first question would be what camera? I have a small Sony RX 100 that I keep in a little belt holster. Works great for travel.

As far as a bigger interchangeable lens camera, I currently use an OpTech around the neck strap but wear it cross body (generally) so camera hangs on left side of body and I find it quite comfortable and can easily to deploy quickly. But, I may switch to the Peak Designs neck strap that has a rapid adjustment buckle, much like a rifle sling so the camera can be cinched up tight against the body or not with the push/pull of a tab. Very elegant. Pricey, but elegant.

I have tried and do not like the Black Rapid, attached to the tripod thread, straps. I found that the camera gets banged against things, exposes the lens to objects. I saw that in action by another photog on my last trip. That could have been operator error or lack of familiarity too.

I was on a trip recently where a guy had a peak designs clip attached to a thick belt and held his camera that way.

And I certainly do not like things wrapped around my wrist encumbering my primary hand. If you worked in the law enforcement world, you'd understand why.