How do you carry your camera?

Standard neck strap across the body, camera swung to the back. I've messed with this so much and with the ga645 this is pretty much perfect for me, I hardly notice its there (no bouncing or swinging) and its easy to reach back and grab it for a shot. I've also got the strap adjusted just right so that when I bring it up for a shot it provides just enough resistance to eliminate camera shake.
 
It must depend on the camera and what/where I photograph. If it is a rangefinder, as it usually is, and a typical daily stroll, then around the neck keeps my hands free and camera safe and quick to bring up.
 
I'm an over the shoulder person, but only if I can wear a jacket over top. In cooler climes a wool sport jacket, in the tropics something light cotton to prevent sunburn. The jacket prevents the camera from slipping all the way off your shoulder and hitting the ground. It also keeps the camera out of sight until you're ready to use it. Works best with a fairly flat camera and lens otherwise the bump in the jacket is too much. A Barnack with Summaron is perfect, or an X100.

I jokingly refer to this as "concealed carry" because of an experience with airport security many years ago. DO NOT carry like this through an airport! A Leica 3g with retracted Elmar under jacket can make it look like you're packing a roscoe.
 
I used to do all my M cameras on a shoulder straps . but I am thinking to change in to wrist wrap type for a change.

I don't know as there are many more for different prices .
 
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