Convince me: Gordy's Strap Or Luigi's

[dcsang]

I'm a bit fed up with not being able to have my Leica IIIc hanging from my wrist while I walk about the city core here in Toronto.

I dislike having it in any camera bag because it's small enough that I should be able to have it on my wrist.

The problem, of course, is that I don't have a wrist strap for it currently.

Go ahead folks, convince me which would be "better" per se - based, hopefully, on personal experience.

Waiting To Spend Cash,
Dave

 

[Goodyear]

Never seen Luigi's in the flesh, but I have three Gordys (two on RFs, one on a Pen FT) that I wouldn't be without.

 

[RayPA]

I've got a black Luigi strap. The wide leather is very comfortable; it's long enough (but not too long) to allow me to wrap the strap a couple of different ways, and it cinches up and stays "cinched." It's very easy to get in and out of the strap. It's well-made; I've no fear that my M4-P will break free and hit the ground. It looks great, too.

🙂

 

[rover]

Luigi straps are wonderful. You will never go wrong with them. My M3 hangs on a Luigi as will my Contax when it arrives.

My Canon IV and Leica IIIc are on Gordy wrist straps. Simple, inexpensive and great for small cameras.

 

[ampguy]

why attach parts of a dead animal to your camera? what's the appeal in that?

 

[dcsang]

why attach parts of a dead animal to your camera? what's the appeal in that?

Oh.. don't know.. maybe because I can't find a synthetic strap that not only looks good but also is functional.

Last time I checked, cows were not on the endangered species list.

Dave

 

[dreilly]

I carry my LC around on a Gordy strap. I love them. Solid, comfortable, and the price is right! I just got another one, a shoulder strap, for my tlr. Also lovely. Luigi's look a bit slicker from what I recall, but I like the Gordy straps.

cheers

doug

 

[back alley]

hard to go wrong with either i would think.

gordy's are more rugged looking and luigi's look a bit more refined.

for you dave perhaps some old hockey laces?

😉

 

[dcsang]

hard to go wrong with either i would think.

gordy's are more rugged looking and luigi's look a bit more refined.

for you dave perhaps some old hockey laces?

😉

How about something "rugged yet refined".. hmm... electrical wire? 😀

Dave

 

[rover]

Moooo............😀

 

[c.poulton]

I have three of Gordy's staps - one each for my IIIf's and the other for my Bessa.

No problems so far and they feel very comfortable. Luigi's straps do look good though. I guess it may come down to your own aesthetic judgement.

 

[steve garza]

"I love the smell of Gordy Coale's camera strap in the morning!!!" he said with a completely insane look in his eyes. I have 2 of Gordy's straps and they are on my bodies 90% of time. They are simple, but well made and "rugged" as well. I think they look terriific. They cinch up fine. I'm sure Luigi's are great, but I'm saving for the brown croc case.....someday....

 

[raid]

Please post a link for Gordy.

Raid

 

[back alley]

look up and to your left

 

[dcsang]

Please post a link for Gordy.

Raid

The link ( http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/ ) is constantly on the left hand side of the home page for RFF 🙂 under "Gordy's Straps" 😀

Dave

 

[dadsm3]

...that brown croc case......drool......

 

[captainslack]

Love my Gordy strap! Never leaves my IIf. Planning to get another one for my Bessa R2A. No Barnack Leica should be without one.

 

[ghost]

how about the luxecase cotton strap? $20 + s/h

http://luxecase.com/front/php/product.php?product_no=70&main_cate_no=1&display_group=2

 

[steve garza]

Photography makes me hungry......

Photography makes me hungry......

why attach parts of a dead animal to your camera? what's the appeal in that?

I carry a little grey poupon in the bag for flavoring.

 

[steve garza]

Cotton is for......

Cotton is for......

how about the luxecase cotton strap? $20 + s/h

http://luxecase.com/front/php/product.php?product_no=70&main_cate_no=1&display_group=2

underwear!!!