The hand strap is doing what it should, it maintains contact between my 7d and me. Something to install fiddly and it takes a while until everything is set correctly. In practical use, I want you to miss no more second and I do not know how I managed without it before hand strap. High makes the loop a quality impression and it remains to be seen whether this can still be confirmed by longer photo sessions in extreme heat or cold. Note: I use the loop without battery grip.