Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Advertisement (gone after registration)

Does the A&A silk strap have lug protectors to stop it scratching the camera body? If not has anyone noticed this happening? The Black Label silk strap says that it has protectors does anyone have experience with both and can perhaps comment on relative quality?

 

Alex

Link to post
Share on other sites

I must warn you that the O-rings on these very expensive straps are not the best. My M9 fell off its strap while I was shooting in a prison last month. I have replaced the O-rings on both my silk straps with ones taken from old Leica straps.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh!

 

We must start several threads at once and a FAQ-Section for insufficient O-rings of third party stuff for Leicas.

 

To tell you the truth: I didn't trust Luigi's leather fixing for his half-case I use for the M8 and M9. So I secured it with a double O-ring. This caused no harm for the M8 (black chrome), but the rings made the edges of the black painted M9 look "golden" very soon.

Edited by UliWer
Link to post
Share on other sites

Advertisement (gone after registration)

There are quite enough threads on minutiae, but this could have been serious for me. The camera fell on concrete, and seems okay, although the V4 summicron is slightly off centre when you look at it head on. Optically okay., I think. I was actually shooting with the Monochrom. with the M9 on one shoulder. The AA O-rings don't have enough spring in them, and became slightly open when mounting the strap. I changed both of them, but I now keep a beady eye open for this problem.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Sorry to hear of your problem.

I've never had a single problem with any "O" ring on three silk straps. indeed they seem quite tough, but with a bit of use do get easier to "split" for taking on/off, but do stay firmly closed once in place.

I have never heard of any other complaint re these.

Link to post
Share on other sites

I have two of these plaited silk straps and find them good.

The rings do not come in contact with the camera body (M9 & MM)

due to the thickness of the leather connections between the ring and

the strap, so...no rubbing.

I have not (so far) had any problem with the 'O' rings, but appreciate

the early warning!

The comfort factor...using this strap I lug a Noctilux around during long

walks with only minimal discomfort from shoulder/neck area.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Is the strap comfortable around the neck and on the shoulder? Since it iis narrow I'm a bit concerned.

 

Around the neck, in one word ....... yes!

 

I am not too sure about simply using a short version on a shoulder as it's round. It probably depends on the fabric of your jacket or whatever.

The longer version can be worn diagonally - recommended in countries where the possibility of having it snatched is greater.

The shorter one can be used as a wrist strap - great at absorbing perspiration in hot humid climates.

  • Like 2
Link to post
Share on other sites

I have an A&A black silk braided strap on my MP and I prefer it to the original Leica webbing strap. It is comfortable around the neck and on one shoulder but I wouldn't use it with a heavier camera. Leather trim at each end of the strap protects the camera body from abrasion.

  • Like 1
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...