Waterden Posted November 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) My new CL arrived today. Beautiful little beast let down by absurd strap. The rings are so small it's extremely difficult to fit and, when you do, it's back to front with the suede side out! Took me 10 minutes to get it right. Whoever designed it should be sent on a refresher course! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LocalHero1953 Posted November 28, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2017 It seemed too small for a full neck strap for me, so I just use a wrist strap. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowspos Posted November 29, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 29, 2017 My CL arrived yesterday. I agree that fitting the strap is difficult. I finally fitted the rings to the strap and then to the body. But I had to have a couple of “goes” at it. I liked the TL2 body lugs better than this CL arrangement. Apart from that the CL body and the zooms seem to be a great combination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted November 29, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 29, 2017 I don’t mind it. I think I got the same one with my X2. Once it broke in it was very comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted November 30, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 30, 2017 Can one of you gentlemen team where to get one :-) ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowspos Posted November 30, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 30, 2017 Can one of you gentlemen team where to get one :-) ? If you mean where did I get my CL Body - I joined the list at Red Dot Camera in London - I was lucky to be near the top of the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterden Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted November 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got mine from the Leica Store in London because I was the only customer at that time who wanted the body alone. The real demand is for the 18mm bundled kit. If you don't need the 18mm you may find you'll get a CL more quickly. Also, try Harrods or other stores like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted November 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted November 30, 2017 I'm number 1 on the waiting list now at Red Dot, body only. Might be selling my SL now(and the Angelo Pelle half case) and the rest of my old M stuff (Leicatime case, strap, battery holder). I hope the CL does what I want it to do. I will also buy the 11-23 I think for a wide option 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterden Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted December 1, 2017 I've found the SL to be ideal for landscape work. When tripod mounted weight considerations evaporate and the haptics are amazing, allowing quick and easy cycling between level and histogram displays, while adjusting the latter to avoid burn out by using exposure compensation. It will also be a great studio camera. On walkabout, I find it easily manageable with R or M lenses but the native ones are too big for hand holding in my opinion. Tripod mounted, however, the 24-90 is ideal for landscape work. The CL is an entirely different beast, being optimal for street and travel photography. However, it is also useful as a fair-weather, lightweight back-up body for the SL. I am hugely impressed by the files from both cameras and the colours, in particular on the CL, are wonderful. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted December 1, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) I've found the SL to be ideal for landscape work. When tripod mounted weight considerations evaporate and the haptics are amazing, allowing quick and easy cycling between level and histogram displays, while adjusting the latter to avoid burn out by using exposure compensation. It will also be a great studio camera. On walkabout, I find it easily manageable with R or M lenses but the native ones are too big for hand holding in my opinion. Tripod mounted, however, the 24-90 is ideal for landscape work. The CL is an entirely different beast, being optimal for street and travel photography. However, it is also useful as a fair-weather, lightweight back-up body for the SL. I am hugely impressed by the files from both cameras and the colours, in particular on the CL, are wonderful. I agree 100% ..... on my last landscape trip I used the TL2 for scouting compositions and for hand held photos whilst waiting for the SL to complete long exposures+NR .... plus it was small enough to carry constantly whilst the big gear was bagged up and being carried from location to location. As I have used the Visoflex 100% of the time on the T's, the CL really is a much better proposition. Shame Leica sticks to the 30 sec exposure limit on everything except the SL though ...... Edited December 1, 2017 by thighslapper 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted December 1, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 1, 2017 I even have trouble lugging a tripod around sturdy enough to hold the SL and a lens. I have a smallish wooden tripod that has a Novoflex arca swiss mount but it gets heavy when carrying it up mountains. I'm hoping the Q will offer wide and the CL will offer a narrower option, 30 sec exposure is long enough for anything I would be doing. Sadly my back issue is bad enough to really limit my new found fun but I smile and crack on... Regarding a strap though.... I have a Harry Benz on the SL but it wont fit the CL, maybe I'll use the one from my M8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted December 2, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2017 A strap is never something to get upset about. All cameras in this size/weight class I fit with a Street Strap. Done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted January 10, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 10, 2018 The supplied strap is made from rather stiff and hard leather with quite sharp edges on it, which dig into my skin when I have it wrapped round my wrist rather than round my neck. I have been treating for the last few days with leather softener with no noticeable improvement. I will relegate the strap to one of my Barnack cameras, where the original is worn to the point of being unsafe. I have ordered an Artist and Artisan rope strap. I balked a bit at the cost of a silk one, although I am sure they are lovely and have gone for the polyester. Penny wise - pound foolish? We will see when it arrives. My friend Jack the Hat has them both in stock. If I don't like it, I can always exchange it for the more expensive braided silk version. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 10, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 10, 2018 The supplied strap is made from rather stiff and hard leather with quite sharp edges on it, which dig into my skin when I have it wrapped round my wrist rather than round my neck. I have been treating for the last few days with leather softener with no noticeable improvement. I will relegate the strap to one of my Barnack cameras, where the original is worn to the point of being unsafe. I have ordered an Artist and Artisan rope strap. I balked a bit at the cost of a silk one, although I am sure they are lovely and have gone for the polyester. Penny wise - pound foolish? We will see when it arrives. My friend Jack the Hat has them both in stock. If I don't like it, I can always exchange it for the more expensive braided silk version. Wilson I have the A&A black silk wrist strap for my CL, and although it is nice, it is not silky smooth. I suspect you can get 'silky smooth' better with artificial fibre! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 10, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 10, 2018 I have such straps from the a-la-carte program and MM1, and they will grow soft and supple with use. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volbeat Posted January 10, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 10, 2018 Have you guys had a look at deadcameras? They are a small company based in Portugal who make beautiful neck and wrist straps. They also do that wonderful Leica thing of putting a little Red Dot on their Black straps! I have an Airlift strap already and a mini-wrist on order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 10, 2018 Share #17 Posted January 10, 2018 Actually I just pull a strap from my filled-to-the-brim shoe-box 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volbeat Posted January 10, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 10, 2018 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! Deadcamera straps - thought you might want to see 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Deadcamera straps - thought you might want to see ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/279304-silly-strap/?do=findComment&comment=3436957'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 10, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 10, 2018 Nice, except for the red bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 10, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 10, 2018 Not sure what teutonic cow it comes from but the CL's strap is the first Leica strap i will keep since that of my Digilux 1 in 2002. Simple, sturdy, unobtrusive, it becomes comfortable enough after some kneading and looks less cheap than the usual nylon strap # 14312. Only con the CL's strap is not lenghy adjustable which is all too common nowadays but its length happens to fit me well so what else could i ask for? Aside from Hermes or Vuitton leather i don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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