Big Hairy Bee
barnacker
I recently acquired a IIIF and I don't trust the straps on the case, plus the case is bulky and awkward when opened. I want a nice strap that won't "clash" with the classic look of the Leica. Any suggestions?
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Rafael
Mandlerian
I use Luigi's straps on all of my RFs. For me, they are perfect.
brachal
Refrigerated User
Luigi's are beautiful. Clearly top of the line. If you need a $15 option, there's a nice, simple leather strap available from fedka.com.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Artisan & Artist, www.artisanandartist.com from Photo Village, www.photovillage.com. Silly money but utterly gorgeous.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
eia41
Established
The most introvert snobbery in a Leica strap, is to use black cloth shoe laces - I have seen several screw and a few M bodies carried around in this manner in the UK. On two ocassions the white M model lettering had been (not covered by black tape, but) "painted" over with black felt tip pen!
Kim Coxon
Moderator
Another vote for Luigi!
Kim
Kim
back alley
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nice looking and very practical is the domke gripper.
gorgeous is the luigi starp.
gorgeous is the luigi starp.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
I'm using a Luigi.
BillP
Rangefinder General
Luigi for neck-strap, Gordy for wrist-strap.
Regards,
Bill
Regards,
Bill
sepiareverb
genius and moron
Like Joe, I'm a big fan of the Domke grippers myself, the thin 1" ones. I prefer the swivel models, but those who are worried about nicks in paint bodies might prefer the non-swiveling version. Pretty utilitarian. Very adjustable. Workmanlike is perhaps a good adjective.
The Luigi straps are also quite wonderful, I have one that came with an M7 when I got it, but it now resides on a (gasp) Nikon F4S.
The Luigi straps are also quite wonderful, I have one that came with an M7 when I got it, but it now resides on a (gasp) Nikon F4S.
aad
Not so new now.
Gordy's wrist strap is the bee's knee's so you should get one. Mine looks great and has been getting a lot of hard use.
Big Hairy Bee
barnacker
Thanks for all the good information and opinions!
Pablito
coco frío
UPstrap or the standard issue Leica M strap. Stronger, more durable, harder to slash than leather. Or the simplest Domke as suggested in post #12
dryice66
Established
I have an artist and artisan on my G2 - it's an all-leather strap that has a protective leather piece so the ring won't scratch your camera body. Nicely designed, easy to fit and very secure. Well worth the dosh...
peter_n
Veteran
Domke Gripper. Not quite as well made as they used to be but still the best. 
sirius
Well-known
You won't find a better quality product and buying experience that with Luigi. I've three now (!) and they definitely suit a Leica. The wrist strap really disappears when you use it.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
Zen-shooter said:
Does make it hard to concentrate on the job at hand eh?
