Ludwig der 13te Posted January 22, 2007 Share #21  Posted January 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) my favourite strap - from the 70th  [ATTACH]22788[/ATTACH]  Leicaflex SL2 was delievered with this strap in 1976  [ATTACH]22789[/ATTACH]  Cheers Ludwig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Hi Ludwig der 13te, Take a look here I finally replaced the d@mn strap!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
mike prevette Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share #22 Â Posted January 22, 2007 I'm planning on picking up one of Gordi's straps. It's just my style. I generally like thinner straps, and don't pads or grip strips. If I'm really out for a picture taking trip, the strap is wrapped around my wrist twice, and the end loop is around my ring and pinky finger. If I'm just out and about it's usually over my shoulder and hidden behind my arm. Sometimes I even keep it under my coat. Another reason I like the straps thin is so I can "slide" the camera from hanging to shooting with a minimum amount of fuss. Can't tell you how many times the f-ing leica strap has screwed that normally smooth motion up. Â _mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 22, 2007 Share #23 Â Posted January 22, 2007 Leicaflex SL2 was delievered with this strap in 1976 Ludwig-- Actually, that's the R3 strap. The R3 (and subsequent reflexes made with Minolta's assistance, to my knowledge) had steel strap lugs which would withstand the steel strap attachments of the R3 strap. (In the first of your photos, the steel inserts in the lug holes are clearly visible.) Â The SL2 strap was leather with split rings on both ends. All three Minolta-unassisted Leica SLRs had chrome-plated brass strap lugs which would be chewed up when used with the R3 strap. Â As a matter of fact, IIRC, there was only one "Leica Strap" for all cameras up until introductions of the M5 and then the R3. Â --HC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ross Posted January 23, 2007 Share #24 Â Posted January 23, 2007 The minority grows to 4, but the Gordy straps look very interesting. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvaubel Posted January 23, 2007 Share #25  Posted January 23, 2007 I just bought a 35 Cron Asph, and as a present, I also received a Gordy strap. It is really nice, and I immediately put it on the camera. It looks so thin though. Does anyone have any experience, positive or negative, with these? gordy's camera straps  I love Gordi's strap. But I use it more as a precaution to dropping the camera. Also I let the camera dangle on my rest while changing lenses. That is one of its greatest benefits for me. But keep in mind my style of shooting requires that I keep the camera in my hand at all times and I never use a neck strap (for a rangefinder). If I am not shooting for a even a couple of minutes it goes back in the camera big with no fuss because the Gordi's is the only accessary on the camera and it is very small.  Rex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted January 23, 2007 Share #26 Â Posted January 23, 2007 I like the way he feels compelled to state that the straps do not come with the camera included. I assume there are some people dumb enough to think it would and then sue him when they open the box... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted January 23, 2007 Share #27 Â Posted January 23, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sometimes i hate this place or should i say my wife does. I ordered the damn Luigi strap for the other M8. Something about a little Italian guy making a leather strap appeals to me. ROTFLMAO Â Think I am going to start a A la carte for leica M8 store soon. LOL I think I bought everything out there already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP3 Posted January 23, 2007 Share #28 Â Posted January 23, 2007 Count me in, the minority of 4. I found the original M8 strap was well designed for a shoulder/neck strap. Â The ear ring and the associated plastic will always prevent the connecting parts from scratching the camera. The plastic sausage is just like the in-strap, it never slip and allievate long hanging stress. I have a good quality artist and artisan leather strap but I prefer the original one. Â Very personal, for those who prefer a wrist strap, of course, the original one is not meant to be for wrist. Â Best Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 23, 2007 Share #29 Â Posted January 23, 2007 I never did say what I put on my M8, it's an OP/TECH USA strap that makes the camera feel lighter which is great for my neck since I have herniated discs. Â Cheers, Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 23, 2007 Share #30 Â Posted January 23, 2007 I never did say what I put on my M8, it's an OP/TECH USA What color, Wilfredo? Â They're excellent straps but so often available only in colors I find gaudy. Â Similar problem I have with Nikon and Canon straps: Why should the people behind me be able to tell by looking at the color of my camera strap what brand I'm shooting? Let'em come in front and stare if they want to know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted January 23, 2007 Share #31  Posted January 23, 2007 Count me in, the minority of 4. I found the original M8 strap was well designed for a shoulder/neck strap.  The ear ring and the associated plastic will always prevent the connecting parts from scratching the camera. The plastic sausage is just like the in-strap, it never slip and allievate long hanging stress. I have a good quality artist and artisan leather strap but I prefer the original one.  Very personal, for those who prefer a wrist strap, of course, the original one is not meant to be for wrist.  Best Matthew  I am also still not decided on my final strap, but the Gordy strap is certainly interesting, and I will use it for a while to see. Now that I have a 35/2 Asph instead of my 50/1.4 Asph on the camera, it will easily fit in my pocket, so I don't really need a neck strap. The trouble with the Leica strap is that it doesn't slide on the shoulder, but kinda sticks there. If I really wanted it to stick, I would use my Upstrap, which I kept, but in fact I want it to slide. If I am not using the camera, it goes back in the bag. When I want to be ready, I normally had it over one arm but under my jacket, and would want to slide it out quickly. The rubber dots on the Leica strap would prevent that. I would much prefer a Leica strap without the rubber part in the middle, just thin from one end to the other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoutman Posted January 23, 2007 Share #32  Posted January 23, 2007 I'm waiting for one of these to try out: Leica Camera AG - Photography - Wide Camera Carrying Strap  I have one on both my M7 and M8; they are great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted January 23, 2007 Share #33 Â Posted January 23, 2007 I like the strap (now the minority is at least 6). It looks like Leica took the UPStrap and put their name on one side of the shoulder pad. When shooting, I use the double wrist wrap and pinky finger technique. Yes it would be nice if it pulled off my shoulder a little faster when converting from travel mode to shooting mode, but I'm learning to solve that with a shrug. Â scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted January 23, 2007 Share #34  Posted January 23, 2007 my favourite strap - from the 70th ...  Leicaflex SL2 was delievered with this strap in 1976  ...  Cheers Ludwig  Ludwig, I remember these, esp. those hooks. I learned the hard way: don´t EVER put these on any camera whose strap eyelets aren´t reinforced with a steel bushing! I bought one for each of my SL´s, and in a few weeks, they had eaten halfway through the chromed brass eyelets...  I don´t recall whether the SL2 had reinforced eyelets; the R3 and all subsequent models did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&W Posted January 23, 2007 Share #35  Posted January 23, 2007 I have two of these from Artisan & Artist one my M7 and M8 They are really nice and flexible 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/14108-i-finally-replaced-the-dmn-strap/?do=findComment&comment=150022'>More sharing options...
Venkman Posted January 23, 2007 Share #36 Â Posted January 23, 2007 Jarle, sorry, but that won't qualify as a strap - you need to enter the string contest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Roggen Posted January 23, 2007 Share #37 Â Posted January 23, 2007 I have one on both my M7 and M8; they are great. Michiel, where in Holland did you buy them? Â Hans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmith Posted January 23, 2007 Share #38 Â Posted January 23, 2007 I'm perfectly happy with the strap that comes with the camera - so much so that I havebought quite a few to fi on earler Ms and screw cameras. Alwyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviskennedy Posted January 23, 2007 Share #39 Â Posted January 23, 2007 The finest strap I have ever used is the UPStrap. Light, flexy and stays put. Â RF: UPstrap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ross Posted January 23, 2007 Share #40 Â Posted January 23, 2007 I am also still not decided on my final strap, but the Gordy strap is certainly interesting, and I will use it for a while to see. Now that I have a 35/2 Asph instead of my 50/1.4 Asph on the camera, it will easily fit in my pocket, so I don't really need a neck strap. The trouble with the Leica strap is that it doesn't slide on the shoulder, but kinda sticks there. If I really wanted it to stick, I would use my Upstrap, which I kept, but in fact I want it to slide. If I am not using the camera, it goes back in the bag. When I want to be ready, I normally had it over one arm but under my jacket, and would want to slide it out quickly. The rubber dots on the Leica strap would prevent that. I would much prefer a Leica strap without the rubber part in the middle, just thin from one end to the other. Hi Carsten, The slip is what I want, because I have a long held habit of carrying a rangefinder bare during walk arounds, with the strap across my chest and camera under my left elbow. Sticky straps are a drag:) A piece of plastic electrical tape over the Leica nubbies helps, as would more radical surgery. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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