Camera Strap or No Strap...

Another reason I like the r-strap is that if you have a long coat on, the camera is not so "obvious" under the coat...

I'm guessing there is a difference between a dedicated photoshoot and casual walk around photography (not to get into the photograph vs. snapshot debate!). Whenever I go out I carry my camera, whether I plan on taking pictures or not. If I am gong to carry it around all day, it is on a strap across my shoulder and chest. After a while, I don't notice it that much. It is easy enough to grab quickly when wanted. If I am doing something "serious", the camera is probably on a tripod.

Yno wrote in post #11768931
I'm guessing there is a difference between a dedicated photoshoot and casual walk around photography (not to get into the photograph vs. snapshot debate!). Whenever I go out I carry my camera, whether I plan on taking pictures or not.

Me too. That camera - or rather those two cameras - are in my pockets. They also don’t have straps on.

Handstrap and neckstrap. I often don't use the handstrap for everyday use, but for pro shoots, it saves my wrists.

None at any time but plan on using it now that I found it again but only because I'd hate setting it down somewhere with my being taken eyes off of it for just a second.

Yno wrote in post #11768931
I'm guessing there is a difference between a dedicated photoshoot and casual walk around photography (not to get into the photograph vs. snapshot debate!). Whenever I go out I carry my camera, whether I plan on taking pictures or not. If I am gong to carry it around all day, it is on a strap across my shoulder and chest. After a while, I don't notice it that much. It is easy enough to grab quickly when wanted. If I am doing something "serious", the camera is probably on a tripod.

I find taking a ten mile hike through the wilderness lugging a heavy camera, lens and maybe a monopod and/or tripod just for the hope of seeing a few birds to shoot pretty dedicated. Might be a different style and purpose than a "dedicated" shoot but that doesn't make it any less "serious."

I use a custom modified Standard Canon EOS kit neck strap. I like the width. Comfy to me on a long walk. What drove me nuts was the twisting of the short part near the attatch ear. It would always be pulling the strap accross contols and LCD. I bought key ring parts at Sears Hardware A 1\2" ring for the ear and a spring loaded thumb shackle for the strap. I also sew the strap loose end near the buckle. I lost a Powershot S2 to nylon once. Those tails work out of the buckle. Tossed the cam over my head and stepped out of the car. I felt the strap slip on my neck then the crash on the pavement.The straps stays flat and can be separated with the shackles
Sam

Only time I strap is if I'm shooting with multiple bodies..

I use the BR rs-7 when i do use a strap but more often i just hold it

strap but i havent had one on in months now.

I just had a Q Strap turn up this morning.

I bought it for my backup body 50d.

I must say, I am very impressed.

Not that much different to the R-strap and about a 1/3 of the price...

The only thing I wouldn't do though, is using the camera shoe they provide.

A standard tripod shoe will be better in my view.