I need a strap...

[Big Hairy Bee]

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]

http://www.leicatime.com/

The best and a RFF sponser.

 

[Rafael]

I use Luigi's straps on all of my RFs. For me, they are perfect.

 

[brachal]

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]

Artisan & Artist, www.artisanandartist.com from Photo Village, www.photovillage.com. Silly money but utterly gorgeous.

Cheers,

R.

 

[eia41]

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]

Another vote for Luigi!

Kim

 

[back alley]

nice looking and very practical is the domke gripper.
gorgeous is the luigi starp.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I'm using a Luigi.

 

[BillP]

Luigi for neck-strap, Gordy for wrist-strap.

Regards,

Bill

 

[sepiareverb]

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.

 

[aad]

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]

Thanks for all the good information and opinions!

 

[Pablito]

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]

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]

Domke Gripper. Not quite as well made as they used to be but still the best. 🙂

 

[sirius]

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]

...Had the Upstap but felt more like bondage gear....

Does make it hard to concentrate on the job at hand eh?

 

[ChrisN]

How about custom kangaroo hide plait?

 

[mfunnell]

How about custom kangaroo hide plait?

😱 The last time I needed a strap like that it was still legal and the headmaster rather too expert in its use!

...Mike