Wrist strap, Neck strap, Shoulder strap, which is more comfortable to use with "smaller lens"?

[mottykytu]

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With smaller lens like Summicron 35,50...

I think Wrist strap is comfortable enough for using, and somehow most "Leica stealth mode" quick don't attract lot attention, just point and shot (for zone focus street photography)

What do you think, which type of strap do you prefer for street photo and why ?

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[wda]

A wrist straps limits what else you can do with the camera hand. I only use it for small compact fixed-lens camera.

[TomB_tx]

Thin shoulder strap - usually old stock Leica - length so I can carry over right shoulder with camera at waist over hip. Right arm keeps camera from swinging and covers lens to keep direct sun out and protect cloth shutter. Strap just right length to pivot camera up to eye. For "action" wrap strap around wrist holding camera in right hand. Never trusted wrist strap.

[jgeenen]

I am using a small, short leather neck strap from Artisan & Artist with 900mm length - long enough to keep it around the neck (and have both hands free) and short and flexible enough to be used as a wrist strap.

[spydrxx]

I've tried them all, leather strap wins out for me. I can swing the camera to my back, carry it on my side, or front. Both hands free and no pressure on my neck/spine. It's a no-brainer.

[mottykytu]

7 minutes ago, spydrxx said:

I've tried them all, leather strap wins out for me. I can swing the camera to my back, carry it on my side, or front. Both hands free and no pressure on my neck/spine. It's a no-brainer.

I think you mean shoulder strap ?

[spydrxx]

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3 minutes ago, mottykytu said:

I think you mean shoulder strap ?

Well, sort of. I typically make my own straps, and prefer a bandoleer style or off one shoulder.

[farnz]

I only use a leather (Annie Barton "Linky") wrist strap whether using my 50/1 Noctilux, or my (very light) Rollei 40/2.8 Sonnar on M cameras.  I'm happy to dangle my camera and lens when I need to use my right hand.

With my SL2-S I use a Peak Design "Clutch" strap that snugly fits around the back of my right hand and attaches to the camera top and bottom and allows me to grip the SL2-S's grip.  It's secure even with long lenses, eg 280/4 APO-Telyt-R and 80/1.4 Summilux-R etc, and allows me to easily slip my hand out when needed and re-tighten with my left hand with the strop.  It's the same 'cuff'-style arrangement I used with my R9 and DM-R.

I rarely use a long strap and always carry a bag to put the camera away when needed.

Pete.

[pedaes]

3 hours ago, mottykytu said:

What do you think, which type of strap do you prefer for street photo and why ?

I prefer the woven straps that are very flexible. Can be worn across body or wrapped around wrist several times to use as wrist strap.

[PhotoCruiser]

My Q2 has the original Leica Grip and the finger loop, the SL2 has a Leica Grip and hand strap from Amazon.
I have my cameras either in a bag or in my hand, never any other strap than the ones mentioned above.
Chris