baci Posted June 3, 2015 Share #1  Posted June 3, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Early in the year after much thought I purchased a beautiful M5 to complement my M9. I've loved every second of using it but was getting a little frustrated trying to find an appropriate strap. The rectangular lugs on one side of the body make using split rings awkward, and there are not a lot of M5 suitable straps made around any more.  I stumbled upon www.deadcameras.com and contacted them to ask if they could assist in providing me with something with appropriate connectors. Long story short, the service was terrific and the strap arrived yesterday. It's great - elegant and robust. Worth a look. They also make versions with split rings for the more conventional bodies. 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/245897-m5-strap-problem-solved/?do=findComment&comment=2826949'>More sharing options...
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Cuthbert Posted June 3, 2015 Share #2 Â Posted June 3, 2015 That's an old M5 with just two lugs, I love the design! Â Mine has three but when I can I wear the camera vertically because it's very handy, I also wear vertically my Pentax LX that has a similar arrangement plus a grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philcycles Posted June 8, 2015 Share #3 Â Posted June 8, 2015 Find a camera store that's been around for a while, look in their ,old strap box and get one of the thin nylon straps that came with Canon camera. Works perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiafish Posted June 9, 2015 Share #4 Â Posted June 9, 2015 Most of the new Leica straps will (barely) fit the M5, just take the split rings off and thread the strap directly through the lugs on the M5. Â I have a beautiful Leica strap in a light brown leather, and instead of using the plastic posts to set length, I had a shoe repair place glue and sew the strap once threaded so as to make it longer (about 48 inches I guess). Â Its PERFECT for cross-body wear and I love the vertical hang. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soden Posted May 29, 2016 Share #5 Â Posted May 29, 2016 Harry Benz has a SL strap connectors which with minor adjustments will fit on his smaller straps. Just perfect for the M5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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