Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, The original Konnermann finger straps were not "sewed". They were punched to loop over the lug and were retained by a split ring.. The nylon webbing has to be heat sealed at the ends and at each hole. The webbing CAN support an ox. The Leica lug cannot! Jerry Jim wrote: > Where do you get it sewed? > > Jim > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lawrence Zeitlin" > <lrzeitlin at gmail.com> > To: "Leica LUG" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:41 PM > Subject: [Leica] IMG: Leica wrist strap > > >> I'm a bit late in responding to the thread about Leica wrist straps. >> I have >> been making my own for a couple of decades using a short length of >> tubular >> nylon webbing sewn to a key ring. The webbing is adjusted to fit my >> wrist >> when the camera is in shooting position. The total cost is less than >> 1 USD. >> The webbing is the sort used in mountain climbing and is strong >> enough to >> support an ox. >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Larry+Z/Leica+wriststrap.JPG.html >> Cheap, cheap, cheap. >> Larry Z >> >