The Handstrap attaches to the camera with a plate that screws into the cameras tripod socket. This plate has a tripod socket of its own so that the camera can still be mounted to a tripod if desired. The strap then loops through the camera's right-hand neck strap eyelet to attach securely to the camera. The pad on the Handstrap is designed for comfort and maximum movement of the fingers for full access to the camera controls. The Kenko Handstrap also has an additional metal eyelet so that a neck strap can still be attached to the camera at the same time if desired.