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YeoHoon Bae said:
I am currently using the neck strap that came with my E-PL3 which is sort of ok. In all cases, the camera has been carried in a bag - either Think Tank Retrospective 5 or a small shoulder bag depending on the number of lenses I want to carry.

So what do you guys use?

If I can find something that would allow me to change between neck and wrist strap instantly, that would be the best solution by far.
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I really dislike neck straps, so I use a long strap and sling my GH2 and a variety of lenses instead. I can shoot easily from waist-level, too.

I have a Kata Reflex-E (or is it Reflex-D?) neoprene strap with quick release clips for tripod use.

Here's their newest model, the Camera Strap PL:
http://www.kata-bags.com/camera-strap-pl-camera-strap
 
I have and like the OpTech wrist strap for my GF1, and I just ordered the neck strap. Wish I had seen this three-way kit first. Even the finger strap looks like it might be useful, at least to prevent inadvertent drops.
DGB2 said:
I have used this with the Panasonic G3 and the Olympus EP-2. It works great with both of them. One end of the quick connect remains on the camera, and one can easily swap out the long camera strap and the wrist strap.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/583421-REG/OP_TECH_USA_3401111_Compact_Strap_Trio_Black.html
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Took it for a field test at the Detroit auto show the other day with a 14-140mm and it was fine. Great solution if you want your hands to be free at times. I cut off most of the bottom portion and smoothened out sharp edges at the hole area thru where the belt goes.

Note: Camera can not swing beyond a limit once it is locked. Cost less than 10 from Amazon.

I will be getting a Gordie's strap later.
 
I won't say it's the best, because there are a lot I haven't tried. I'm very happy with the Op-Tech Pro-Loop strap, though. I've used it which much heaver cameras than m43 and it's comfortable for long periods of time.
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I had a Dual Black Rapid when I carried an Oly E30 and E5. But now I am mostly micro gear so I sold it and then found a knock off that is very similar functionally and one third the price. It is not quite as heavy duty as the Black Rapid and I have used it with my E5/14-35mm/Metz58 (about 5 lbs) and it was fine on a 3-4 hour shoot.

I intend to use it when I carry my EP3/40-150 and PM1(with this on a neck strap).

One fellow photographer friend has already ordered his!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190626574507?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
 
boyzo said:
I would use what comes with the camera :)
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I dunno, I find most manufacturer supplied straps to be uncomfortable, and they usually don't come with a quick release mechanism.
 
The camera is effortlessly always in the palm of your hand when you want it without it dangling and banging around like it does on a wrist strap. The camera effortlessly comes to ready to shoot position with your finger over the release button. Leica also used to use this system with their rf cameras.
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Mike Fewster
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I lke a sling too. I put an arca clamp on the sling and then I attach to a plate on the camera. For tripod use I just remove the camera from the clamp on the sling.



 
hfg said:
Has anyone tried the Black Rapid SnapR strap/bag?

They have a new larger size which might hold a m4/3 with small lens.

http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/snapr35/

-howard
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I use this. I like the wrist strap for holding the camera. When not in use, I keep the camera in the bag and put it in a large camera bag which holds lenses and accessories. Great flexibility and portability and light weight also.
 
Even for my DSLR (Nikon D7k) I only ever use a wrist strap. I first looked at "pro" wrist straps but they're big and visible and expensive. I then had the illumination, a Wii wrist strap is cheap, and I've tested it with lead weights and it is plenty solid enough to secure a mid-size DSLR with a large-ish lens.

Needless to say, it would work wonders on a m43 camera.

hope this helps
 
Second the Op Tech wrist strap. I even use it with my Sony A55, which is much heavier than my EPL1
 
I bought the SnapR 20. Note that it WON'T fit a small body MFT, like the EP/GF/GX, even with the tiny 14mm pancake mounted. (It is designed to fit a high end compact, like an XZ-1 or G12) I really only wanted the strap system, and this was the least expensive way to get it. Plus, the SnapR strap looks like it's a little lighter/thinner, which is perfect for the MFT bodies.

I skied every day for a week with a GX1 + either 14mm/2.5, 25mm/1.4 or 45mm/2.8 lens, and I hardly knew it was there until I needed to grab the camera for a quick shot. Then I simply reached into my ski jacket, and slid the GX1 up and out!

I've skied for many years with cameras as big as a 5DII using regular neck straps, and I always ended up with neck strain. With the SnapR system, I had NO neck or shoulder discomfort!

Once I got it all adjusted right, it was very comfortable, and worked as advertised.

I keep the included hand strap mounted on the GX1 for daily use. Love it!
hfg said:
Has anyone tried the Black Rapid SnapR strap/bag?

They have a new larger size which might hold a m4/3 with small lens.

http://www.blackrapid.com/product/camera-strap/snapr35/

-howard
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