leftj Loc: Texas

Yes I have one but don't use it. The one I have does not have any internal padding anywhere. Guess I missed that on their web site when I shopped.

veezee Loc: CT

Peak Design has some awesome and unique solutions. They have really thought through every detail to make their products versatile and sturdy.

Bill P

By far the best strap is the UpStrap. You could smear your shoulder with bacon grease, and you camera won't slide off. It is, however, not padded in any way. I find the OpTech straps to be better for heavy gear, but a little slippery on the shoulder.

Techrod

Another comfy option is the Matin Neoprene Comfort Strap with Quick Release - attaches to the normal strap points on the camera.

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

I prefer black rapid, but there are many out there. The main thing is to get the camera off the back of your neck and onto your shoulder. There are also harnesses that will put the camera on your chest or belt, but I find them cumbersome to use, but you may differ in your opinion. If you have a camera store near you, take your camera in and try the different styles and see which one fits your needs and desires.

hassighedgehog Loc: Corona, CA

I also use the neck/shoulder method, but my strap has a sliding hard plastic loop that is attached to the camera via the tripod connection. Very fast to get the camera in place and the strap never gets in the way.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

I have tried three different strap: Black Rapid; BOS; and Peak Design. All three have been satisfactory and each has pluses and minuses for me. I usually use the Black Rapid on my 60D and the Peak Design on my 6D. With the Peak Design, I also bought a wrist strap to use instead of the sling, and put it on my left wrist instead of the right so my right hand is free for tasks like writing, etc. I also have a similar one from Black Rapid.
Bud

ginowino Loc: Conyers, GA

Doesn't matter what strap you use (I use Upstraps), just go to Amazon and buy a couple of sheepskin seat belt covers. Attach over your strap and you are done.

https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Sheepskin-Shoulder-Seatbelt-Toddlers/dp/B017AEZ7TM/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1490126643&sr=8-11&keywords=seat+belt+covers+for+adults

Gene

Ricker Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah

The link is to a strap I bought on Ebay. It is wide neoprene with quick release clips, two storage pouches on the strap. I use mine to carry a D90 with a battery grip and 18-105mm lens. It is very comfortable. $10.99 and the seller paid the shipping.[/quote]

I have used a neoprene strap for years and it's 2 1/2" wide and is great. It stretches a bit and acts like a shock absorber. Mine doesn't have a quick release feature which would be handy...I think the neoprene strap that is shown in the link by Nikon Jon would be better than mine. Best regards, Ricker

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Normally when I go out with a larger lens it is on a bodypod or monopod over my shoulder - I have a pad that I wear under my shirt and over my shoulder for this purpose.

Since most of you do not use a bodypod or monopod, the below image shows how I would be carrying without a bodypod or monopod. The larger case holds the Sigma 100-300 f4 and the smaller case could often be for a 100mm macro or 28-105 2.8 Tamron - or even a wide angle.

The belt is a 2 1/4 in wide military style web belt. The cases are Tamrac. The shoulder strapping is the same I use for my bodypod - http://www.ebay.com/itm/401140607072?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT -

And connects to the D rings of the belt mounted larger Tamrac case to help support it. The smaller case is only belt supported. The cases also solve the problem of changing lenses by holding the lens while you switch the body! The camera body remains outside the case but the lens is fully enclosed and stationary - and not swinging around as with a strap ! The cases are large enough to house the lens WITH lenshood in the using position - so no fumbling around. NO STRAP getting in the way as you are shooting either - although, if you were worried about dropping the camera when you had it out of the lenscase, you could run a tether-only strap around your neck to the camera body for insurance purposes.......

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GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

A while back I adapted a gun sling on to my camera. It worked well. I stopped using it after making another camera sling out of horse strap leather. I made two and are still using them as of today.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Holdfast Gear. Moneymaker.

Kslin01

sometime ago, I purchased a Binocular/camera harness. It goes around one's shoulders and under the armpits on both sides and holds the camera in front of the person. It works great with my Canon, but does replace the standard strap that came with the camera. I'm not sure if it would support 7 pounds, though. You might be able to find it at outdoor connection.com.

Good luck

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I'm right-handed, I put my left arm through the strap.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

I'm ambrodexterious (sp???). I put either through the strap. LoL