Wrist strap or neck strap?

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I'd have to agree with the above, I personally have landed on the Peak Design solution.  

I initially went for an adjustable rope style strap from another vendor as they looked nice and suited the camera but found that it was simply too untidy or bulky when using it around the wrist (even in its smallest size) I ended up getting the cuff and the leash from PD which is far more flexible regardless of how I intend to shoot.  With the anchor system it's easy to swap between either of the straps and whichever one isn't being used I put in my pocket.  Also, with the adjustable leash I can use it as a neck, shoulder or sling style strap in less than 30 seconds.

[Driften]

Unless I need to keep my hands free, I use a hand strap.

 

[Mr Perceptive]

14 hours ago, Le Chef said:

Get both. If you use the Peak Design system of attachments you can switch back and forth in seconds.

Agree - All my cameras have peak design anchors on them, then I have a Slide-Lite and two Cuffs. I ahve also equiped my wife's cameras with the same and she has a further Slide-Lite and Cuff. Doing this makes it all easy - just doesn't look as hipster as some of the lovely leather straps!!!

[LesR]

I originally used the Peak design cuff but in hot climates it did not want to let go of my hand when removing it. I now have a rope style one made 1 inch larger and so far it works well.

[JimP]

LOL... I'll give you one answer today and another tomorrow. I can prove this by my collection of  camera strap / wrist straps in my office. I have yet to find an answer.

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I have an Artisan & Artist rope strap of 100cm. The good thing about that strap is that it can be used in three ways:

a) Neck strap: the camera is not too heavy and even though a rope is not the most comfortable of all straps it works with the Q3. The Artisan & Artist is made of silk and very soft so it is quite comfortable. But if you are only carrying your camera only this way I suggest to get another type of strap.

b) Cross body: I'm not so big, but the 100cm strap can be used cross body. The camera can be worn very comfortably for long periods this way. If you're small you can still take it to take a shot if you have to. I you are constantly making shots I'd use it as a wrist strap (see c)). If you are bigger, I suggest buying a longer version.

c) Wrist strap: the rope strap is the ideal strap to also be used as a wrist strap. There is a trick not everyone knows about. You can fold the rope as a loop that tightens around your wrist should the camera fall. It's not easy to describe. But if you hold the rope up a bit on both sides of the camera with both hands and let a bit of rope hang in an U-shape in the middle. Then twist the rope where you are holding it up, half a turn (one hand clockwise the other counterclockwise) then it should form a loop you can put your hand through. This is a very secure fit. Again, the rope strap is ideal for this.

[Trankster]

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On 6/18/2024 at 4:02 PM, JimP said:

LOL... I'll give you one answer today and another tomorrow. I can prove this by my collection of  camera strap / wrist straps in my office. I have yet to find an answer.

Same here, I have a drawer full.  For my Q3, I am currently using a well broken in simple black rope strap 110 or 120cm that I originally used with my prior Q2.  I much prefer to wear my camera cross body rather than hanging from my neck or shoulder.  If I need to pull it out of the carrying bag quickly to take a shot, I just wrap the strap around my wrist a couple of loops for safety.  

[shopaholic]

I made a cross body strap with my Gitzo tripod strap with QD connector and SmallRig wrist strap as pictured .

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[Ko.Fe.]

If you like to articulate- wrist. 

If you want camera never been on the pavement- shoulder.

If you are willing to learn - shoulder converts to wrist one.

[sugsug]

On 6/11/2024 at 6:02 PM, Steve19958 said:

What is your preference for using a wrist, neck, or shoulder strap?

I personally carry cameras across my chest most of the time, especially so with the Q3 since it is light. For the Q3 I am using the strap that came with it and it is perfect for across the chest, neck or wrap around wrist. Tried peak design but the leica strap is still more convenient for me to use.