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M5 2 lug - Width of strap?


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I have finally filled a major gap in my collection of M cameras and bought an M5 from an Italian dealer. Apparently it comes with a leather strap but that has a health warning, as the leather is very old and frayed. I will order a strap from my usual supplier but Luigi does not list one for the M5. He has made custom straps for me before; most recently one for my Rolleiflex 3003 to use its quick release titanium clips. Could anyone with an M5 (I don't know if the lug sizes are different between 2 and 3 lug cameras but this is a 2 lug) please let me know the width of the slot in the lug? 

Wilson

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Nominal 12 is about right - digital caliper on mine gives 11.75mm. I use a 1960s Pentax strap on mine that is 10mm wide. The 1.5 thickness would be good. Here's how I attach mine:

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Thanks for the information folks - much appreciated. For the time being for the M5, I have an 11mm nylon strap that came off my Rolleiflex 3003, which now has a lovely Luigi Cresenzi braided silk and leather strap on it, which it needs, given it weighs over 2kg with the 28-105mm f3.3 Rolleinar lens. I will order a suitable strap from Luigi but get it sent to the UK, so it is another thing I don't need to carry home next month. 

Wilson

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