Canon Handstrap or Neckstrap?

Where's the option to vote for neither?

If I do use my P.O.T.N. strap it's only so that I can sling the camera over a shoulder... I almost never put the strap around my neck, since I find that it hinders more than it helps.

I use both. The hand strap just gives that extra bit of security, though it can be a bit of a nuisance too.

I have a hand strap for my 30D but find it makes it very awkward to use the front dial and that is no good if shooting in M, A or T modes, or wanting to change other parameters. So I'm back to using the Canon neck strap, Slingshot AW200 backpack or nothing.

I use the neckstrap as i like to sling my camera down to my right hand side when walking about. Not tried the handstrap yet.

Stu

POTN neckstrap. Mostly I use it as a shoulder strap.

Both, but I agree it's a bit of a bother when using the dial. But just a bit. The comfort and security are worth that relatively minor inconvenience.

Both... I always keep the "neck" strap around my neck or over a shoulder unless the camera is in the bag or on a tripod. The hand strap is fantastic for controlling the camera.

neck strap for me, i didnt like the handstrap, had it on for a few days and dont use it anymore

coreypolis wrote in post #2633593
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E1 handstrap and POTN neck strap

Aye. Same. Both cameras too.

The great thing about the POTN strap is that you can remove the neckstrap part when you don't need it and just buckle the hanging loops together.

johnnybfan wrote in post #2634887
I have a neckstrap on my camera but don't use it as one. I wrap it around my wrist for stability. Does the handstrap allow you to switch between horizontal and vertical easily? The handstrap sounds good but only if I can switch easily.

This is exactly what I do and I have the same questions. I can't hang that thing around my neck.

Another observation. It is true that the handstrap can at times limit your freedom of movement when needing to make exposure adjustments, but you can always loosen the strap a little more to mitigate that. I've loosened mine to the point where I can comfortably make aperture adjustments, etc., but still have the handstrap function in the way that it was designed to do. Sometimes if my hand isn't already inside the handstrap and I'm going for a critical shot, I find it quite easy and unobtrusive to simply put my hand over the handstrap and shoot away.

johnnybfan wrote in post #2634887
I have a neckstrap on my camera but don't use it as one. I wrap it around my wrist for stability. Does the handstrap allow you to switch between horizontal and vertical easily? The handstrap sounds good but only if I can switch easily.

Oh absolutely! At least for me it is anyway. I find myself constantly rotating from "landscape" to "portrait" mode using the handstrap.

Of course, if you prefer to use the vertical shutter release (battery grip and 1 series users), then using the handstrap becomes a burden. And I don't use the vertical shutter release.

I couldn't live w/o the hand strap. As far as the neck strap goes I purchased a POTN one to support the forum but don't use it. The 500 f/4 rarely comes off and the strap gets caught on things too easily.

My preference is the hand strap with my LowePro SlingShot 300AW. The camera is in the pack on my back until I'm actually shooting.

SimonG wrote in post #2635198
Where's the option to vote for neither?

If I do use my P.O.T.N. strap it's only so that I can sling the camera over a shoulder... I almost never put the strap around my neck, since I find that it hinders more than it helps.

I'd vote for neither also. I have a P.O.T.N. strap which I don't ever use. I found that it is way too short for me. I bought a Tamrac strap that is usually hanging down from my camera. I have the battery grip and tend to just carry my camera in my hand. I've (I know I shouldn't say this , but) never dropped my camera. I tend to use the strap more as a shoulder strap also.
This may sound strange, but I've have a major chronic pain problem and cannot stand to have that strap around my neck. I'm not supposed to lift more than 8 pounds (gallon of milk) and I'm not to carry any weight at all. But I can handle my dRebel with a grip just fine if it's in my hand. Kind of wierd but thank goodness for small wonders!
So....after all that, my vote goes for neither.