Op/Tech 3401002 Compact Sling for Camera- Black

I already have the Op Tech wrist strap and neck strap for my mirrorless camera, and while I like the wrist strap the neck strap seemed awkward, so I splashed out on the sling. Once you have adjusted the sling to a comfortable length the camera hangs comfortably when not in use, and can be readily raised when you want to use it; the clip slides easily along the sling, allowing the camera to be used for waist-level or eye-level shots, and there is a slider on the sling which can be used to restrict the range of movement if required.At first it seemed a bit insecure, with all the weight on one clip*, but the sling is rated to 2.5 lbs (1.1g) which is much more than my G6 weighs even with a long lens, and in practice it seems strong enough. Also, since the sling works well for me regardless of whether it is connected to the left-hand or right-hand lug on the camera, it is possible to have both the wrist strap and sling attached at the same time - making for safer change-over from one to the other when out and about. I can see the sling being the strap I normally use when out walking and want both hands free, with the neck strap retired to very occasional use.(* the wrist strap also uses just one clip, but here it is the back-up rather than the primary support, as one would normally be holding the camera rather than letting it dangle. With the sling though, the idea is that the camera will hang by your hip, say, where it can easily be grabbed when you want to use it.)

The strap allows the camera to sit snugly by my side when worn across a shoulder. There is adequate movement of the camera to bring it up to eye level without undoing the strap.

Having tried lots of different makes of camera strap I have settled on OP/TECH USA for all my cameras. I like to use a Sling strap along with a wrist strap for added security. That way, I can let the Sling take the weight when I'm walking around but still keep it to hand. The connectors are available separately, which makes it possible to use the straps on several cameras.

Use this for iPhone when taking pictures on the bike and it’s perfect

I've got other OpTech straps which work well. This one is no different. A sling for a small camera is not as necessary as one for a full frame, heavy DSLR. However this allows the camera to be carried more discreetly than hung around the neck.

Bought it for my Sony rx100vi perfect for this small camera. No fear of dropping it.

very useful

Not yet used, but seems to be what I wanted