Straps? Love 'em or Hate 'em?

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tjphxaz said:
I have a love/hate relationship with straps. Here's my story:
Straps are great for moving bags and equipment from one place to another. But, when shooting they get in the way, make noise and get caught on things.
When I got serious about photography about 10 years ago I decided that the OEM straps that came with my DSLRs weren't the best system. After some research and a bit of trial and error I settled on Black Rapid straps. I later tried the Peak Design system but didn't like it for various reasons - mostly that hanging thousands of dollars in camera and lens on plastic and small cords did not give me confidence. When RRS came out with their QD system I adapted that to all my BR straps and attached QD adaptable plates to my cameras (photo attached). Problem solved?
I don't consider myself clumsy. However, with age I drop things more than I used to (or maybe I just notice it more since picking things up is harder than it used to be).
I have three cameras and all have the BR system. I use both sling and hand straps and the hand straps stay on the camera all the time except when I need the slings.
So, a few months ago the set up in the picture took a fall off the shelf in my office when I grabbed another camera and it was caught on the strap. A $1,300 repair to camera and lens resulted. I hate straps!View attachment 14038
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I abandoned neck straps long ago. I found myself wrapping the strap around my hand to keep it out of the way and for security. I mostly use the Peak Design Clutch hand strap. Being that there are times when you need both hands and have nowhere to set camera down I fitted PD anchors and carry a light strap which can be quickly connected and disconnected. I find the anchors unobtrusive like some other strap system (OP Tech etc).
 
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I used them at the start then found myself getting more annoyed with them than anything so they sit in the draw now.... Even a longer walk I just carry by the lens foot or have the rig with mono sling over my shoulder.
 
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