This is mostly a more philosophical/toilet thoughts topic but…
Does any of you use them? For me, their quality/becoming a living ad aside, I pretty much only use sling straps, and they are just too short for that. Actually I feel it’s pretty crappy they can only be used on the neck, where even an average mirrorless/lens dangling for hours d certainly hurt you, instead of explaining/giving some alternative options new people could be oblivious about.
Isn’t it also a bit odd how manufacturers include just the same strap from their most entry models, up to the multi-thousand dollar flagships? Like, I don’t expect a PD strap with a, dunno 4000D, but wouldn’t you expect better if you a shelling $4000 or something?
Anyway, dinner time!
Having read every comment on this thread. It depends on what camera you use, what lens you use, how you use it, why you use it, and how you carry it.
I use OEM because Nikon flagship straps are indestructible and comfy on my shoulders with a 70-200 2.8 on, but put that round my neck and j want to die. A thin Fuji strap with an xt2 and an 18-55 is fine. I imagine something like a D5600 will have a worse strap, as it’s made for a smaller lens and camera
Strap on my d3200 was surprisingly efficient until I hung a nikkor 70-300mm VR2 off the front of it lol. Now I’m peak design for life.