kshapero
South Florida Man
How do you hold your RF? Naked, with a shoulder strap, wrist strap, Grip, Leather Half Case. How do hold your camera? No need for a poll, just tell your "holding" story.
Strap, Wrist strap, Grip. Half Case? Crazy?
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uhligfd
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Nude on a Domke Gripper.
JRG
Well-known
For Leica M bodies: With a PhotoEquip grip that has a Gordy's wrist strap attached. I carry the camera in vertical style at my left side, with the wrist strap attached to a bandolier strap by a carabiner. When it seems like a good idea, I detach from the carabiner, slip the Gordy strap over my right wrist, and hold the camera by the grip.
Seems natural to me. But then I dislike neck straps, prefer vertical hang, and really like the firm grasp afforded by the PhotoEquip grip.
Seems natural to me. But then I dislike neck straps, prefer vertical hang, and really like the firm grasp afforded by the PhotoEquip grip.
david.elliott
Well-known
Bessa R - just a domke gripper
M3 DS - just a domke gripper
Bessa R3M - domke gripper and the half case that came with the camera.
I like the domke grippers because i can hang them on my shoulder and the camera stays put, or if I reverse the strap then i can wear it across my chest and it slides fairly easily too.
M3 DS - just a domke gripper
Bessa R3M - domke gripper and the half case that came with the camera.
I like the domke grippers because i can hang them on my shoulder and the camera stays put, or if I reverse the strap then i can wear it across my chest and it slides fairly easily too.
kxl
Social Documentary
With my RF, I use a leicagoodies Sling. When I'm out shooting, I prefer to have camera in hand, and the leicagoodies sling is perfect for that. When in transit, I leave the camera in my bag.
With my DSLR, I use a Pacsafe camera strap and carry the rig bandolier-style - right shoulder to left hip.
With my DSLR, I use a Pacsafe camera strap and carry the rig bandolier-style - right shoulder to left hip.
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
For M's, the Domke gripper is just right. I am going to try a Gordy's strap on my GF1, but I'm dubious.
Al Kaplan
Veteran
I like a soft nylon fabric strap like the yellow and black Nikon strap with the suede no-slip patch sewn on the shoulder part. I either hang it from my shoulder or take a wrap of the strap around my wrist.
Mablo
Well-known
I use Gordy's wrist straps only - even with my TLRs. When I'm not shooting I slip the camera in a small shooter bag.
Juan Valdenebro
Truth is beauty
With one or two bodies, just the thin straps, and let them hang from my shoulder(s). With three or four, I take a shoulder bag with me, keeping the most used focal length camera hanging from the other shoulder.
So, never a case, and always thin neck straps...
Cheers,
Juan
So, never a case, and always thin neck straps...
Cheers,
Juan
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Camera. And a neck strap to carry it (A&A). Tried wrist straps but can't see the point: I'd rather have my hands free.
As for half cases and grips, why take one of the slimmest and most elegant cameras ever made, and cover it with bulky rubbish?
Cheers,
R.
As for half cases and grips, why take one of the slimmest and most elegant cameras ever made, and cover it with bulky rubbish?
Cheers,
R.
robklurfield
eclipse
judge for yourself. the camera had a strap, but the photographer was... how you say... ah, um ... sans culottes
So, I guess that would be naked with a strap. Right? Anyway, the law of unintended consequences strikes again. Somehow, I sent this image to my mother on an SD card along with a digital picture frame as a Mother's Day gift last year. Not sure what I'll do to top that this year.
So, I guess that would be naked with a strap. Right? Anyway, the law of unintended consequences strikes again. Somehow, I sent this image to my mother on an SD card along with a digital picture frame as a Mother's Day gift last year. Not sure what I'll do to top that this year.
daveisbest
Established
If I'm on my bike then the camera goes in it's eveready case in my backpack, otherwise I keep it in my hand with a wriststrap screwed into the tripod socket. I like my camera to be in my hand ready to shoot in an instant, not hanging round my neck or off my shoulder.
kshapero
South Florida Man
kind of my thinking. I use the A&A cloth strap. Easy to wrap around mt wrist when needed.
Jeicob
Amateur
Just never use a round shoulder strap with swivels - they roll right of your shoulder :bang:
I use them on anything from a Olympus Trip 35 to my DIY 6x9 SWC:
And it actually makes a Black Dot look like a pro tool 🙄
For the time being I'm making a minimal ready case for the BD plus an extra lens. I wanted to avoid the shoulder strap and the first thing I did were to get the accessory hand grip for holding the bare camera for a longer period of time. The problem is that the case have to be designed in a way that makes it possible to do (safe and easy) standing lens-swaps.
It's the best one there is 😉
I use them on anything from a Olympus Trip 35 to my DIY 6x9 SWC:
And it actually makes a Black Dot look like a pro tool 🙄
For the time being I'm making a minimal ready case for the BD plus an extra lens. I wanted to avoid the shoulder strap and the first thing I did were to get the accessory hand grip for holding the bare camera for a longer period of time. The problem is that the case have to be designed in a way that makes it possible to do (safe and easy) standing lens-swaps.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I have small hands and my fingers are in pain all the time from arthritis. Holding a small camera hurts my hands and makes them shake sometimes. I have the little Olympus grip on my OM-4T bodies and am looking for a grip for my Leica because the grip on my OM bodies changes the way my fingers lie on the camera and alleviates the pain. A grip to me is not bulky rubbish, it is a necessity.
kshapero
South Florida Man
wjlapier
Well-known
Luigi wrist straps on both M's--no case.
Luigi wrist strap on my D700.
Luigi Essential strap and the full body Panasonic case for the GF1 ( might lose the strap and case and go with a wrist strap ).
Luigi wrist strap on my D700.
Luigi Essential strap and the full body Panasonic case for the GF1 ( might lose the strap and case and go with a wrist strap ).
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I've seen those online and they look nice. I've also seen on ebay knockoffs of the Leica M-grip for $59 (the real one costs $200, as does Tom A's grip, while the photoequip one is $130). I wish there was a place I could go buy one and see them first to see what fits me best...these are expensive to buy without touching!
Juan Valdenebro
Truth is beauty
judge for yourself. the camera had a strap, but the photographer was... how you say... ah, um ... sans culottes
So, I guess that would be naked with a strap. Right? Anyway, the law of unintended consequences strikes again. Somehow, I sent this image to my mother on an SD card along with a digital picture frame as a Mother's Day gift last year. Not sure what I'll do to top that this year.
Right! Hard to surpass! 😀
marke
Well-known
Ummm...because they might make shooting a more pleasant experience? I love the look of the M, but when it comes to practicality over elegance, the former wins hands down.
You asked. 😉
Actually, I have a Luigi halfcase for my M that I don't use anymore. I'm going to sell it. But I picked up a Photoequip grip (older model) a few months ago, and it rocks.
I have larger hands, and often have problems holding an M for long without the finger joints hurting. I can ease my grip on the camera, yet still have the neckstrap wrapped around my wrist for security. When you figure it doesn't add any more thickness than a collapsed Elmar 50, where's the added bulk? 😕
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