max35asph Posted February 18, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 18, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know there is information on this subject in the archives but I'm looking for up to date information. I'm thinking of purchasing a Y-strap which basically hangs your 10G's worth of Leica and lens from one lug. Is this safe? is the m9 and lets say a 35 cron too heavy to hang by one lug? I understand if you are using a "standard" strap if one lug breaks the camera will fall but in my mind it feels safer. I like how and where the camera sits with the Y-strap but is it safe. Thank you for your advice and comments. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Washington Posted February 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 18, 2011 DON'T do it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightwrangler Posted February 18, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 18, 2011 Why buying a Y-strap? I made my own from the original Leica Strap that came with my M8.2 Just attach the two metal lugs at the end of the strap and make a loop. Use a keyring and a "Hook" and you're set. Costs about $25, mainly for the Hook I have no problem hanging my M8.2 plus 50 from this homemade strap. Advantage is you can easily remove your Leica from the strap and re-attach it. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted February 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 18, 2011 Most wrist straps, popular with M users for years, attach at a single lug. True, the hand is usually also gripping the camera, but I've never heard of a lug failing (but maybe they have). If you use a neck strap (and two lugs) and one lug fails, the camera still crashes to the floor. Good question, though I wasn't much help. Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 18, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 18, 2011 I think its safe regarding the lug, but the camera swings around a lot because the strap needs to be longer than a normal strap to go across the body. And it tends to be a heavy strap because of the extra length. It is clumsier in the long run than a normal strap. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted February 19, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 19, 2011 I think its safe regarding the lug, but the camera swings around a lot because the strap needs to be longer than a normal strap to go across the body. And it tends to be a heavy strap because of the extra length. It is clumsier in the long run than a normal strap. Steve Exactly my experience. Had one for a while attached to my M8. It's safe, but clumsier (although I did't feel any the extra weight). Key issue is that the camera is not in a "natural" position and therefore tends to be banged around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holgerf Posted February 19, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 19, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I know there is information on this subject in the archives but I'm looking for up to date information. I'm thinking of purchasing a Y-strap which basically hangs your 10G's worth of Leica and lens from one lug. Is this safe? is the m9 and lets say a 35 cron too heavy to hang by one lug? I understand if you are using a "standard" strap if one lug breaks the camera will fall but in my mind it feels safer. I like how and where the camera sits with the Y-strap but is it safe. Thank you for your advice and comments. Max Since I bought the Y-strap for my M8 I never used any other strap again. I’m fully satisfied. If I use it together with a heavy lens like the Nocti my felling is a bit mixed however, just a feeling. I saw several home-made solutions none of which convinced me. The most important reason to use it from my point of view: very little banging around if you want to keep your hands free and if you adjust it to the right length I can easyly wear it under my jacket though having it ready to take a shot immediately (as to see on the promotion video) I can really walk for hours without even noticing that I still carry a camera with me. Absolutely worth a try and the $ 25. Best Holger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 19, 2011 Share #8 Posted February 19, 2011 ... Is this safe? ... Max, What does "safe" actually mean? If we talk in terms of 'risk' then the answer will be clearer. For example, the risk of a single lug breaking and allowing your M9 to hit the ground is very low but the risk of you tripping and falling over while wearing a standard neck strap with both lugs attached or a Y-Strap is likely to be higher. The major risk is not the strength of the lug. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 19, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 19, 2011 I made one for myself - nylon webbing, velcro, O rings. Works fine. Seems very secure (I use it w/ 35/50/90). It hangs on my left side. I often steady it by letting my arm rest against it, which prevents swinging and bouncing, and gives me a (perhaps false) sense of security. I really like the slide-ability of the large O-ring. And I like the over-the-opposite-shoulder set up. My prior method was to hang the camera on my right side and shoulder, and it was always sliding off, even with the rubber device. If I lengthened the conventional strap and hung it on the opposite shoulder, it was hard to get to my eye. My other alternative was to double-wrap the standard strap securely around my elbow, and keep the camera in my hand. Very convenient and steady while shooting but not good for general wandering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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