Canon Handstrap or Neckstrap?

Handstrap only, but the eBay third party ones that can also be secured around ones wrist are much better than the Canon version. I have never even taken a neckstrap out of its bag let alone used one. But If I am shooting the camera is in my hand or at my side and if not then it is in my bag. I prefer not being noticed with a camera around my neck or overtly on show ... partly so I am freer to shoot but also because of safety. Choice would depend how and where one shoots, so I understand why Snir would prefer a neckstrap.

I've gone from using just the neck strap to naked to hand strap to hand strap + neck strap. In the beginning, the next strap got in the way most of the time. So off it went. Later on I got the grip and tried the E1 handstrap as insurance since strapless was a bit risky. Then tried it with the neck strap, but this time attaching it by the slots used by the hand strap. This allows it to fall naturally off to one side, so it doesn't get in the way when shooting.

My one problem with the Canon neck strap is that when I am shooting vertical it falls in front of the view finder.

Try to attach the strap to the attachment next to the release and the one on the bottom of the grip...

René Damkot wrote in post #2648917
Try to attach the strap to the attachment next to the release and the one on the bottom of the grip...

Thanks Rene I'll besure to try that when my POTN strap gets in.

So I think I'm going to give the handstrap a try. Does anyone have any suggestions for a Canon 5D?
(Oh, I'm not using a battery grip right now.)

Both, definitely, for me. For the 5D you need the grip to use the E-1 Handstrap (though, I think there is a device that screws into the tripod socket that allows you to use it).

Mark

BradT0517 wrote in post #2648120
My one problem with the Canon neck strap is that when I am shooting vertical it falls in front of the view finder.

Yay! It happens to someone else! Man I feel like a dick too cause you're trying to push it out the way by...BLOWING IT???

Most of the time I use a handstrap...

I just ordered on the POTN shop for the handstrap. I hope it's good. And I have 3 POTN neckstraps and just ordered the extenders. Great stuff here.

I've got really big hands. I use the handstrap mostly to bulk up the grip. I occasionally use it too. Neck strap for sure but with quick releases.

BradT0517 wrote in post #2648120
My one problem with the Canon neck strap is that when I am shooting vertical it falls in front of the view finder.

Yep, THAT can be a pain.

both
E1 handstrap and LowePro neck strap.

I hate the Canon neck strap that I receive with my body...

I've tried the Canon handstrap, and wasn't too big a fan of it. I guess I just like the camera strap around my neck.

Neither would be the most accurate answer for me as I really use the UP-Strap as a shoulder strap. It works really well and adjusting per their instructions, it is a tension device that steadies the camera. http://www.upstrap-pro.com/ I have the new model with quick release which is great for working on a tripod.