Mr. Thompson Posted January 8, 2015 Share #41 Posted January 8, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) The split rings on the two A&A silk cord straps I purchased last year are very stiff with poor temper allowing them to remain sprung slightly open. I suspect not all of the batches of rings A&A purchases are of equal quality. This is why I recommended the Countycomm titanium rings earlier in the thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Hi Mr. Thompson, Take a look here O ring disconnects from strap lug. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Three Legged Cat Posted February 13, 2015 Share #42 Posted February 13, 2015 Hi All, I can't believe it, but this just happened to me... I carry my My M240 in an Angelo Pelle half-case and leather strap, and I was just walking around in Edinburgh with my 50 Lux fitted (hood out..), when I felt a strange slithering sensation, and sensed the camera falling groundward. I think I must have tried to break its fall with my foot, but it still clattered across the pavement and I was frankly afraid to look. Luckily the camera landed on the leather case, but the hood of the 50 Lux is now 'Ovoid', well-scratched and unable to retract. Once my heart started beating again, a few shots showed that all was in fact well with the camera and lens in use, but I'm still puzzled as to how this could have happened; the lugs are quite sturdy and the o-ring looked 'tight' and was difficult to re-attach - just as you would want it to be. I think I might experiment with something like a turn of 'fuse-wire' or similar around the o-ring to hold it tightly together from now on. Incidentally, My 50 Lux is about 13 months old and was perfect until today; I don't know if Leica's Passport Scheme in the UK would replace a hood damaged in this way? I'm on holiday, so I can't look up the guarantee at the moment, but that would certainly give me some comfort. Anyway, I'm not superstitious, but it is Friday the 13th... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 13, 2015 Share #43 Posted February 13, 2015 Best to have it checked over anyway. Both on camera and lens something may be out of alignment. Having the lens hood replaced is fortunately quite straightforward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted February 13, 2015 Share #44 Posted February 13, 2015 Sorry to hear about your incident. I would call Leica, I am pretty sure the Passport will cover this or at least it would in the USA. Never hurts to call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Livingston Posted February 13, 2015 Share #45 Posted February 13, 2015 I'm sure it applies in the UK too... From the Leica Mayfair website: Leica’s unique UK 'Passport' which provides you with 12 months' complimentary accidental damage cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted February 13, 2015 Share #46 Posted February 13, 2015 The US Passport Warranty on a lens is 3 years. I think I have only used it once in 30 years for accidental damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted February 14, 2015 Share #47 Posted February 14, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you think this is cause by the O ring? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 14, 2015 Share #48 Posted February 14, 2015 Do you think this is cause by the O ring? Start at post #1. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted February 14, 2015 Share #49 Posted February 14, 2015 This is very alarming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 14, 2015 Share #50 Posted February 14, 2015 This is very alarming. Only if you insist on using 'O' rings. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 14, 2015 Share #51 Posted February 14, 2015 I'm sure it applies in the UK too... From the Leica Mayfair website: Leica’s unique UK 'Passport' which provides you with 12 months' complimentary accidental damage cover. But the lens is 13 months old. The OP will need to claim this with his camera insurance or his travel insurance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Legged Cat Posted February 14, 2015 Share #52 Posted February 14, 2015 But the lens is 13 months old. The OP will need to claim this with his camera insurance or his travel insurance. D'oh!... If it's just the hood that needs replaced then I'm sure I'll be able to stretch to a new one without resorting to an insurance claim. I don't know how much it'll cost, but it couldn't be that expensive? After all its only a Leic... Oh. Right. Better prepare the credit-card.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted February 14, 2015 Share #53 Posted February 14, 2015 D'oh!... If it's just the hood that needs replaced then I'm sure I'll be able to stretch to a new one without resorting to an insurance claim. I don't know how much it'll cost, but it couldn't be that expensive? After all its only a Leic... Oh. Right. Better prepare the credit-card.... The same thing happened to my 75 Apo-Summicron a year ago (for reasons not related to the O rings). Got the hood sent to me via my dealer and swapped it myself. The part cost me SEK 2000, which equals about USD 240. So I had to file an insurance claim after all. Just for the part... I shudder to think what it would have cost if Solms had done the work as well. But this way I never had to wait for the lens to be returned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted February 14, 2015 Share #54 Posted February 14, 2015 Only if you insist on using 'O' rings. Steve Whats an alternative? aside from the leica strap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 14, 2015 Share #55 Posted February 14, 2015 Whats an alternative? aside from the leica strap. These would be an alternative. I believe Hama make them. There are a number of sellers on Fleabay but quality is an unknown. Wilson 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/235046-o-ring-disconnects-from-strap-lug/?do=findComment&comment=2764726'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 15, 2015 Share #56 Posted February 15, 2015 Whats an alternative? aside from the leica strap.What is wrong with the Leica strap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted February 15, 2015 Share #57 Posted February 15, 2015 What is wrong with the Leica strap? Mine keeps disconnecting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted February 15, 2015 Share #58 Posted February 15, 2015 These would be an alternative. I believe Hama make them. There are a number of sellers on Fleabay but quality is an unknown. Wilson Do you have a link where can I buy them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 15, 2015 Share #59 Posted February 15, 2015 Do you have a link where can I buy them? Afraid not. I found them in a bargain bucket at the Brighton Camera Fair for 20p. I have thrown away the packet but I am fairly sure the maker was Hama. Wilson PS some on eBay here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camera-Strap-Rings-D-Shape-rings-for-attaching-your-strap-/251743795500?pt=UK_Replacement_Parts_Film_Camera_Parts&hash=item3a9d19792c Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 15, 2015 Share #60 Posted February 15, 2015 Whats an alternative? aside from the leica strap. The alternative is the split ring, and I'm not saying I don't use them, but I've been using split rings on many cameras for forty years and never had one disconnect. If in fitting the split ring it doesn't feel like it is going to tear your fingernail off, or you genuinely need a screwdriver to prise it apart, then the split ring should be thrown away and a stronger one sought. The triangular rings that Wilson has shown are the traditional type supplied on Nikons. Nikons have a stainless steel insert pressed into the strap lug to stop premature wear on the lug, but Leica's don't, and especially with the older brass lugged M's a Nikon split ring can cause premature wear on the lug as the camera is only supported on the very edges of the lug by a triangular ring. The Leica strap works perfectly if it is perfectly fitted, pull the strap tight against the lug as the plastic lock is pushed down and there is not much that can cause it to un-lock itself, and if it does the camera still has to negotiate the Leica ring itself before it can make a bid for freedom. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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