Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/19

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Subject: [Leica] Vedr: Vedr: M camera straps
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:56:18 +0100
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Same here. I have a neoprene strap for my Fuji GW690, and it absolutely 
sucks for a heavy camera. For my Leica's (and Bessas and Pentax) I am 
perfectly happy with the standard straps.

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
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YNWA



On Feb 19, 2012, at 11:46 PM, John McMaster wrote:

> 
>> I have not seen anyone comment on the stretchy neoprene type 
>> straps.....????
>> even for heavy DSLR's.. where they are quite comfortable and stay put (but
>> look pretty cheesy to me.)
> 
> I have not liked those I have used, too much stretch with a heavy camera
> 
> 
>> I can not imagine using a silk strap for anything... it bites into the 
>> neck
>> and is naturally slippery.... 
> 
> Never found that with an M9 and heavy lens, a bit slippery (but 
> manageable) on the shoulder but wonderful wrapped around my hand when 
> shooting.
> 
> john
> 
> 
> 
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