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Otherwise, purchasing a third-party hand strap that attaches to where you'd normally screw on a tripod mount would suffice for those without the aforementioned eyelet.As it is winter as of this writing, I've noticed the hand strap keeps the back of my hand slightly warm when in use. There are a few things to know about this hand strap. That is, of course, you find alternate uses for it if you're creative. This is merely an observation that doesn't detract from its use, but I am curious to know how comfortable my hand would be when I use this over the summer--though I don't believe it's of any significance to worry about.Otherwise, this hand strap pretty much does what it was meant for--to be a hand strap--nothing more, nothing less. First, you'll need a camera with an eyelet on the bottom to attach the bottom of this strap to. In the case of a Canon Rebel, this would demand the possession or purchase of an appropriate battery grip.
I also attached the neck strap to the hand strap which makes it very versatile and I didn't have to loose the neck strap for the hand strap. Definitely read the directions online on how to strap it to the camera because it's nearly impossible otherwise. Like the other reviews said, you have to either have a BIG camera or the battery grip.
I have noticed that by having it wresting on your hand rather than in it, you have a lot more control and less shake. It sets your hand a little awkward for the jog wheel but I noticed that by keeping it loose, you have a little more control without loosing stability. I got this strap for Christmas because I was always wrapping the neck strap around my hand to take pictures.
Definitely worth the money if you like to take pictures with long exposures. Overall, great product and the quality is exactly what you would expect from Canon, amazing. This hand strap makes this so much better.
I will say though, that it does take some getting use to in your hand.
The Canon strap works much much better. I use Black Rapid's strap, which attaches to the tripod socket. For some time I've been looking for a way to comfortably (and safely) hand carry my DSLR. Keep in mind that you need a battery grip (I'm using a Canon 7D with grip) and you'll have to figure out how to use a neck strap when you don't want to hand carry your camera. That strap is the best I've found (see their website). The only solution that worked was using a neck strap that allowed me to unclip the main strap from two shorter straps that attached to the camera, clip the shorter straps together, and then wrap that short loop around my wrist. Functional, but not too elegant.
You need to spend a little time adjusting it, but once you have it right it's great.=) Do away with it.The Wrist Strap is great. I hate the neck strap. Always dangling in my way, snagging on the tripod.
Unfortunately it can only be used with the Battery Grip installed ( it's a chore to put on and take off)and I travel with my camera gear in a Pelican 1510 carry-on case that requires I disassemble my equipment into components in order to accomodate all the gear.If you plan on having the BG on at all times I highly recommend this stap. This strap has great quality and gives you a great feeling of a secure grip on your camera.
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