neckstrap

[mustafasoleiman]

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I was wondering how does the A&A strap made of braided silk cords work.

 

I find the stock strap for the M9 fine, except the fact that I have to flip it a few times to straighten it, after every time I take it off the shoulder, otherwise it very well holds its place on my shoulder.

 

As I carry my M9 over one shoulder and not across the chest or around the neck, I was wondering how much does it tend to slide off the shoulder or the silk threads are actually gripping the shoulder like the rubber band of the Leica strap.

 

Thank for any advice you may have.

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[250swb]

If you want a strap that doesn't slide off the shoulder you need the RF version of the UpStrap.

 

Steve

[bruniroquai]

a&a acam 280, I have one , the best leather neckstrap I ever carry...

[mustafasoleiman]

Thanks for the replies, but I am specifically asking whether the A&A silk strap sits firmly on your shoulder, like the stock leica strap does, or if it does slide down.

[usayit]

I don't have one but I can't imagine one staying on my shoulders; Neither Leica standard strap nor a Domki gripper 1.5 inch works for me. I had to go with a 2 inch wide soft suede lined strap to be satisfied.

[Peter H]

Mine comes tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

 

I've never had a neck strap that I'm prepared to rely on 100% when its on my shoulder. I always hold on to it to be safe.

 

So I thought, if I have to hold it, and most of the time its in my hands rather than dangling from my shoulder anyway, I may as well have a strap that's soft, smooth and nice to handle, and easy to use as a hand strap.

[mustafasoleiman]

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Mine comes tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

 

I've never had a neck strap that I'm prepared to rely on 100% when its on my shoulder. I always hold on to it to be safe.

 

So I thought, if I have to hold it, and most of the time its in my hands rather than dangling from my shoulder anyway, I may as well have a strap that's soft, smooth and nice to handle, and easy to use as a hand strap.

 

Please do let me know.

 

I agree one should not rely 100% on a shoulder strap, but the stock one is pretty good about it, it's just that I have to straighten it every time to put it back on correctly, so I thought that the round silk strap would solve that... My only worry is that generally silk is a very smooth material and I worry that it will slide off the shoulder too easily. But then again, as it is braided, maybe that design will actually hold the strap in place... very curious to find out what your experience will be.

[MEB]

AdiM,

 

I have the silk A&A neck strap. It is not particularly good at hanging on to one shoulder. It is round and slippery so you can imagine how it works for that. However, it is very comfortable around the neck, especially in the summer, when anything else will add to the sweat factor. It is somewhat elastic (due to its construction not due to its material) so that adds to the comfort. Most important to me is that it winds around the right wrist easily and makes a very good improvised wrist strap for one handed carry...the way I usually carry my camera. I have 3-4 other straps from other manufacturers and I keep coming back to the A&A silk strap because it fits my style of carry best.

 

Mark Blumer

[ianman]

I was wondering how does the A&A strap made of braided silk cords work.

 

To a certain extent it prevents gravity from working too much. You fix it to your camera and then put it round your neck.

 

Sorry, seriously, I have been using this strap for a year and really like it. It's comfortable and have had no problems with it slipping. I usually wrap it around my wrist but either round the neck or hanging on my shoulder it's fine.

 

Ian

[swamiji]

I have one for each of my four M's (different colors). Each color is a little different in feel strangely enough. Black is the finest, Red is the coarsest, Green an Silver are in-between.

 

I use primarily as a wrist strap, but occasionally as a neck strap. On one occasion, I was using two M's and put one on my shoulder. Now when I shoot this intensely I normally wear a billingham vest, and use the shoulder straps to hold one M in place, but one time I missed the snaps and the M sat on top of the strap, and I forgot that the camera was even there... Then a half hour later, I needed it, remembered it was close, grabbed it and continued. It held well, and was comfortable.

 

But remember for a camera strap to hold to your shoulder, it depends on both surfaces. The more modern materials grab better, but require a larger pad to accomplish this. The silk cord does not hold well on all materials, but most heavier natural (like) fabrics it seems to work ok. I find when using the Silk cord on my wrist, it holds like glue.

 

But as aways, your milage may vary.

[christer]

I use a shoestring. It does not slide off the shoulder, still it does not cut into your shoulder, it takes very little space when stored (important to me) and it is cheap. I have one on each of my three Leica, different colours.

 

Here is a link to give you an idea and to show how it "disappears"

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-kundenforum/177396-meine-3g.html

[Peter H]

I use a shoestring. It does not slide off the shoulder, still it does not cut into your shoulder, it takes very little space when stored (important to me) and it is cheap. I have one on each of my three Leica, different colours.

 

Here is a link to give you an idea and to show how it "disappears"

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-kundenforum/177396-meine-3g.html

 

I never was that confident in my knot-making abilities!

[Peter H]

Adi

 

I put the A&A on my M9 this morning and my first impression is that its very comfortable indeed, and very suitable for using as a neck &/or wrist strap.

 

I'll let you know how it works as a shoulder strap after a day or two's use, but I can't see any reason why it shouldn't be fine. (Famous last words? )

[tobey bilek]

I would not depend on anything to hold to my shoulder. Fortunately it only cost me $150 in repairs to learn. It could have been a few thousand had the camera been damaged instead of a lens focus helical which a slick repair person was able to straighten.

 

A camera dangling on a shoulder is an easy target like a ladies handbag.

[mustafasoleiman]

Adi

 

I put the A&A on my M9 this morning and my first impression is that its very comfortable indeed, and very suitable for using as a neck &/or wrist strap.

 

I'll let you know how it works as a shoulder strap after a day or two's use, but I can't see any reason why it shouldn't be fine. (Famous last words? )

 

Gosh... I hope you will not hold me responsible if something happens... Still let me know either way, thanks.

[Peter H]

I would not depend on anything to hold to my shoulder. Fortunately it only cost me $150 in repairs to learn. It could have been a few thousand had the camera been damaged instead of a lens focus helical which a slick repair person was able to straighten.

 

A camera dangling on a shoulder is an easy target like a ladies handbag.

 

Fortunately I've been carrying a camera on my shoulder for 40 years or so without a problem, so if something dreadful happens now, I'll still, on balance, count myself on the winning side.

 

(I do take many precautions however, and I don't dangle it around like a "ladies handbag", which, on reflection, neither do most women either.) :)