MEB Posted January 18, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 18, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know the thing is hopelessly decadent, but I've been looking at the Artisan and Artist silk neck strap. Does anyone here actually have and use one on an M camera? If so, what do you think about it? Thanks, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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farnz Posted January 18, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2010 "Hopelessly decadent"? It's certainly very comfortable and doesn't catch on fabrics the way some leather straps can. I use one with a D2, which is a little lighter than an M. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabriel Posted January 19, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 19, 2010 I ahve used one for the past 2 years on my M8/M9 and find it extremely comfortable. It does not rub my neck and make it sore and the inherant flexability cushions camera bounce. Its not just decadent but it is comfortable to have around your neck all day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 19, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 19, 2010 Its not just decadent but it is comfortable to have around your neck all day. Didn't David Beckham say that...? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted January 19, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 19, 2010 It is so good I have it on both M7s Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/109990-silk-neck-strap/?do=findComment&comment=1192345'>More sharing options...
bill Posted January 19, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 19, 2010 It is so good I have it on both M7s Good God! It's a bit of coloured string!!!! Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEB Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted January 19, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) It is so good I have it on both M7s Nah...those are definitely not decadent. Mark Blumer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 19, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 19, 2010 Of course, if you like having a camera strap over your shoulder rather than around your neck it would probably slip off too easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted January 19, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 19, 2010 Just got one - very nice and comfortable - use around neck or wrap around wrist. As Stuart says - it might slip off if used only on shoulder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 19, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 19, 2010 ...but... It's a bit of coloured string... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 19, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 19, 2010 It does not rub my neck and make it sore Good grief. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxBob Posted January 19, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 19, 2010 ...but... It's a bit of coloured string... Regards, Bill A bit like the thing I got for my specs, until my wife siad 'that's just for old men'. I had envisaged something like a male version of a Hermes scarf or tie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 19, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 19, 2010 ...but... It's a bit of coloured string... Bill, They're not Artisan and Artist Silk Cord Straps in Christer's picture. The AA Silk Cord Straps are woven silk and are too thick to fit through the lugs so they're terminated in leather with chrome split rings. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmobile Posted January 20, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 20, 2010 It is so good I have it on both M7s What's with the brass coloured party hats on the M7s? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted January 20, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 20, 2010 What's with the brass coloured party hats on the M7s? ... look like spirit levels... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun Posted January 20, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 20, 2010 Hopelessly decadent things always exert such a strong attraction. I've lost count of the number of times I've looked at the A&A braided silk strap -- woven by warrior-princes using centuries-old techniques first perfected by Zen philosophers resting between Samurai contests.... Romance. Glamour. Fabulous rareness. Crafted in mountain fastnesses. Carried to market on the backs of nubile princesses, the low winter sun shining through their virtually transparent silk kimonos.... How have I managed to resist buying a pair? Only my fear -- hopelessly pedestrian, workaday, small-minded -- that the damn things might be too short.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted January 22, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 22, 2010 ... look like spirit levels... Indeed. I used them in connection with my 15mm lens, but then found that there are more simple ways to avoid converging lines. Anyway I sold my 15mm lens because I got fed up with the screw-to-bayonet adapter getting stuck in the camera when I wanted to change lenses quickly. With the 15 mm lens now available with a bayonet, I may get one of these. I mostly carry my cameras over the shoulder, and I find the string carrier very good for that purpose. It just cuts enough into the jacket to avoid slipping, but you can't feel it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted January 22, 2010 Share #18 Posted January 22, 2010 "Sincerely folks"; I'm convinced that your photographs will be much improved by using these coloured bits of string. The snapshots thread(!) is running for a few more days; feel free to post your contributions. Holy Christ on a bike...................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobeyone Posted January 27, 2010 Share #19 Posted January 27, 2010 "Hopelessly decadent"? It's certainly very comfortable and doesn't catch on fabrics the way some leather straps can. I use one with a D2, which is a little lighter than an M. Pete. Sorry to hijack the thread, but is there any chance you could post a photo please? I too am looking at buying one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 27, 2010 Share #20 Posted January 27, 2010 Sorry to hijack the thread, but is there any chance you could post a photo please? I too am looking at buying one. Here you go, as decadent as I could make it. Pete. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/109990-silk-neck-strap/?do=findComment&comment=1203239'>More sharing options...
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