Carry it like you mean it

@Tom- That's a classic!

As for the "around the neck" question... I do it quite often, especially when I'm using a strap that's less than grippy for shoulder carrying (like a Kameraleder strap). I like the position when worn around the neck, quick to draw.
 
I cross-carry all my full size RFs on a Leicagoodies.com strap/ sling. My heavy Nikon SLRs are on a conventional/ wide foam neck strap.

Bill
 
Those neck straps on the Bessa's are the most comfortable I've ever used. I wear mine usually on my shoulder, but like you Dave I have been thinking around the neck would be even better to get to my camera quicker...like Garry Winogrand:)
 
Dave, what about this strap?

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kshapero said:
Dave, what about this strap?

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Looks like a Lumiere/Takahashi strap. I use these on "light" cameras, mostly Nikon Rf's. Very comfortable and flexible. If you want to carry the camera in your hand - it "folds" up nicely - with less bulk than conventional straps.
With a heavy body, a M2 with Rapidwinder and a 90f2 vII - it does cut into the neck a bit. Stays well on the shoulder too.
Tom
 
Well, I too prefer to carry mine around my neck whatever it look like to the others.

.......whereas the Old Masters of Photography still like to do as I and although It seems not very practical and dangerous do with several cameras at the same time.

The hard way and the funny way of how <<William Klein>> working with several Leica in Paris.

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Cyriljay said:
Well, I too prefer to carry mine around my neck whatever it look like to the others.

.......whereas the Old Masters of Photography still like to do as I and although It seems not very practical and dangerous do with several cameras at the same time.

The hard way and the funny way of how <<William Klein>> working with several Leica in Paris.

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Ah...just getting warm weather now and been on a few 5-mile walks with the SLR or the IIIF or even one of the Nikons. T-shirts are a pain with no collars as the strap rubs the back of the neck. Here is where the bandolier style works best but I can't find a strap quite long enough.... hope i can before really hot weather or it's back to a wrist strap and/or shoulder carry for me.:p

But then, I wear polo shirts a lot and the collar saves the day for regular neck carry.
 
Like this Idea

Like this Idea

rbsinto said:
For a number of years now I have been promoting the idea of velcro strips on camera straps and matching strips on photo vest or jacket epaulettes, as a slip-proof method of keeping a camera strap from slipping off a shoulder, and at the same time, keeping my hands free.
I've carried a motor-driven F2 with a 300 2.8 lens and mono pod (weighing about ten pounds) this way with no slippage problem at all. And if the camera is worn backwards, the lens rides across the back or buttocks and is protected from being bumped as one walks.
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Gotta give that velcro a try on my vest:)
 
Disgraceful

Disgraceful

Dave,

Have a look at the Crumpler Popular Disgrace. The neck pad is covered with a silky smooth synthetic fabric which is really comfortable against the skin. It is also long enough (just) to wear across the chest. I wear T-shirts most of the time and this has become my favourite strap.

cheers,
clay
 
seajak said:
Dave,

Have a look at the Crumpler Popular Disgrace. The neck pad is covered with a silky smooth synthetic fabric which is really comfortable against the skin. It is also long enough (just) to wear across the chest. I wear T-shirts most of the time and this has become my favourite strap.

cheers,
clay
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Hi, Clay...just checked it! I like Crumpler products...a lot.

Have you got a measurement on your strap, end to end?:)
 
Hi Dave,

Mine is around 108cm at the moment. However, I have the free end doubled back inside the the loop below the buckle so you should be able to get another 8 cm or so out of it.

cheers,
clay
 
seajak said:
Hi Dave,

Mine is around 108cm at the moment. However, I have the free end doubled back inside the the loop below the buckle so you should be able to get another 8 cm or so out of it.

cheers,
clay
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Thanks, Clay. Will measure my straps tomorrow and see how they compare!:)
 
For me, it depends. If inspiration is generally not striking me to take photos, the camera stays in the bag. If it mostly is, the camera is around my neck with lens cap on and lens collapsed (unless using it, hopefully!). If it really is, the lens stays extended and the cap stays off (and I stay careful).
 
around my neck

around my neck

I carry the small Panasonic LX3 around my neck all the time.
I carry the larger Nikon DSLR in a bag across shoulders (camera has a wrist strap).

Years ago my Hexar flipped off my shoulder and was inches away from hitting the street when I caught it. Never again carry a loose camera off one shoulder.
 
If I am wearing a camera, it is either around my neck or bandolier style. If I am walking briskly I either put it in bandolier mode or hold it in my hand. Otherwise it is in my bag. I hardly ever have a camera hanging off a shoulder, it seems so precarious there!
 
I have long straps on all my cameras so I can carry them bandolier style. As cited above, I hate carrying around my neck not only because it's uncomfortable for me, but because it keeps swinging around like a wildly-flailing fragile wrecking ball, and as I walk it bumps against my belly going, "you're fat...you're fat...you're fat..."

The bandolier style is more my speed, but for dual weilding I'll probably eventually go with a RapidStrap double rapid:

http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/dr1/

For all my other camera strap needs, I go with American-Made straps from OP/TECH USA. Good quality and good prices, and very comfy.

http://optechusa.com/
 
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