Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]To my mind, the perfect strap for little classics such as Leica screw mount bodies, Minolta CLE and the like is not a camera strap at all, but rather something that calls itself a binocular strap. It's black, split cowhide, about 3/8" wide and a yard long, not adjustable, fastens with little dumbbell shaped studs, no pad. Very simple, utilitarian, wraps nicely around the hand or wrist for one-handed grab-shooting, does not take up excess volume in pocket or camera bag. Sold badged as Hama or Dotline in rack-packs for around eleven bucks. Can't beat it. - ------Original Message------ From: "Mike Durling" <durling@widomaker.com> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Sent: February 10, 2000 4:24:02 AM GMT Subject: [Leica] Straps (was KameraLeder?) One of the problems I have with most straps is that they are too big and take up too much room in the small bags that I like. For years I used the old Nikon leather straps, even on my Leicas. They all wore out. I went looking for a simple nylon strap and I found one for about $4.00! Its a 4-ft., 3/4 inch dog leash. I cut off the metal snap and threaded the ends through some 'O' rings. You would never know unless you see the loop on one end. Works great! Mike D - ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ruralmopics@aol.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] KameraLeder? > I have a Domke strap on my Nikon F4 but it seems like too much strap for > anything else. For years I have long used the narrow Nikon nylon strap -- I > believe it's called a AN4-B or some such. It's black, 1-inch wide at the > shoulder and about a half-inch at the camera. It has a fairly sticky leather > patch at the shoulder and bears no markings at all. It's easy to roll up > around your hand and is quite comfortable to wear. I've even threaded one > onto a set of Leica attachment rings. I bought a new one recently though and > it appears that Nikon has cheapened the construction. > > Bob (what the world needs is a good simple strap) McEowen > ______________________________________________ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com?sr=mc.mk.mcm.tag001