Thoughts on hand straps?

[Wrathwilde]

I prefer the Spider Holster, no straps to get in the way, camera doesn't swing away from your body when you bend over.

Built sturdier than a tank,. I'd never go back to any "strap" system.

[rwmson]

Isn't that a strap hanging below your camera? 

[crasher8]

Ughhhh I gave up on finding a perfect all in one solution that didn't have too many drawbacks. I just use a BR RS-7 and keep both a monopod and tripod plate each in each my two bags. I switch from film to digital bodies quite often and like having one strap to use on both, The Black rapid sling does a good job. I have a Carry Strap BR clone but it just doesn't stay put and the carabiner thingee loosens up over time. It just stays at home now.

[RichATL]

I use a Lens Loop when out walking around (when not working/shooting)
http://www.lensloop.com/

and a wrist strap similar to this that stays on all of my bodies
http://www.dsptch.com/collections/wrist/products/camera-wrist-strap-camo

I use the wrist strap the most... particularly when shooting a session.  Long straps just get in my way, and never trust myself that I won't swing the camera into something on set.
So I just hold it in my hand (down by my side) and use the wrist strap (just in case)

[kiniro]

Black Rapid System. Never looked back since.

+1 for the Black Rapid System.  The only problem that I have with it is when I'm carrying my backpack and then there's no way for me to use the Black Rapid strap.  I can attach my camera to my Kata backpack's straps but then it is a pain in the butt to take off the backpack because you have to remove the camera straps.

[neuroanatomist]

+1 for the Black Rapid System.  The only problem that I have with it is when I'm carrying my backpack and then there's no way for me to use the Black Rapid strap.

I have no problem wearing a Lowepro Flipside pack (400 AW or 300) and the BR strap at the same time...  I put the BR/camera on first, then the pack, so the BR strap is against my back (under the pack), but over the shoulder strap in front so the camera can easily be raised for a shot.  I usually lengthen the BR strap a little so the camera hangs under the pack in back.

[westr70]

Black Rapid RS-Sport and two Opteka hand grips which I really enjoy.

[Jamesy]

I used the Kirk plate, BR strap, Kirk clamp and Canon E2 hand strap.

[Wrathwilde]

Isn't that a strap hanging below your camera? 

Nope, just a pic of the Spider Holster system from the linked article. No straps on my cameras.

[crasher8]

Why is the newer Canon handstrap always backordered?

[scrappydog]

Although I have two Opteka hand grips, I would recommend NOT getting them anymore because they shortened the strap so that you cannot do a safety loop through the buckle.  I tested this on my 60D and 5DII with the same result.  You may want to stick with the Canon branded one.

[Jamesy]

Why is the newer Canon handstrap always backordered?

I got mine on eBay for $15 USD. It took a couple of weeks to get it but I am very happy with it.