zipper Posted August 22, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) does anyone know where I can buy a one-piece camera strap for an early LTM ever-ready case? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 Hi zipper, Take a look here New camera case strap?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
rickp13 Posted August 22, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 22, 2010 when i'm stuck for oddball strap (and wrist strap) answers, i normally check with a local shoe repair shop. they have leather strips and straps in various colors and widths. they've also modified a leather belt of the right color and dimension and riveted the ends together around a D or O rings. you might also check suppliers who are frequently mentioned in the forum. search for leicatime in rome ('luigi'), and gordy. good luck rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyelm Posted August 22, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 22, 2010 Will this do? Replacement Leather Camera Strap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted August 23, 2010 thanks guys for the website and those good tips, I'm sure that will sort it! J, I notice you live in Hamburg? Last time I visited Germany I needed some leatherwork done on an antique case and the local shoe-maker did an excellent job on that. Unfortunately local cobblers in London are nearly all just that these days, quick heel, Sticka-Sole and shoelace merchants with very few craft skills left... shame! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickp13 Posted August 23, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2010 we try to do what we can to support craftsmen alive wherever possible, such a shoemakers who can stitch, glue, stretch, polish and do jobs with raw instead of pre-glued materials. my impression, there are lots of skilled craftsmen in the u.k., but maybe not on the highstreet. glad you're sorted rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted August 23, 2010 we try to do what we can to support craftsmen alive wherever possible, such a shoemakers who can stitch, glue, stretch, polish and do jobs with raw instead of pre-glued materials. my impression, there are lots of skilled craftsmen in the u.k., but maybe not on the highstreet. glad you're sorted rick I absolutely agree with you Rick, in the UK one can find some of the finest specialist craftsmen in the world (it's something I've been meaning to document for some years) but, as you say, not in the high street ( the old apprenticeship system has been in chaos here for the last 20 years - unlike in Germany)... cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 24, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 24, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Will this do? Replacement Leather Camera Strap This is a company I can recommend. Very fast shipping and good quality items. i just bought an umbrella from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted August 24, 2010 This is a company I can recommend. Very fast shipping and good quality items. i just bought an umbrella from them. many thanks Jaapv, I jut checked their website again and they now also offer a leather goods repair service, which may be useful for old ERCases etc. Greyelm also recommended these people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyelm Posted August 24, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 24, 2010 For simple DIY leather stitching repairs the Speedy Stitcher works (around £12 / $20) Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl | Site Map I've used it to replace stitching on old ERCs although it looks a bit rougher than machined stitches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted August 25, 2010 For simple DIY leather stitching repairs the Speedy Stitcher works (around £12 / $20) Speedy Stitcher Sewing Awl | Site Map I've used it to replace stitching on old ERCs although it looks a bit rougher than machined stitches. that looks a very useful tool to have, thanks again Greyelm! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted August 27, 2010 Will this do? Replacement Leather Camera Strap I ordered a brown leather one-piece camera strap last night, for my pre-war 'Leica Standard' ERC, quick and easy website. I'll post a picture with new strap fitted on the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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