George Bonanno
Well-known
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Interesting. How was it better? I've never used a Luigi strap but I've always heard them highly praised. But I can't imagine significantly nicer straps than A&A, of which my wfe and I have several.cameraman said:
Cheers,
R.
maddoc
... likes film again.
I first had an A&A strap but swapped for Luigi's straps (have 4 of them now...) Artist & Artisan straps are to short ....
ChrisN
Striving
mfunnell said:The last time I needed a strap like that it was still legal and the headmaster rather too expert in its use!
...Mike
Ha! That brings back memories - and not happy ones!
There were some sadistic bast*rds in the schools when I was lad.
PHOTOEIL
Established
vrgard
Well-known
I love my Luigi straps. I also have an A&A black leather strap that I'm not using since it's not quite as long and I wear my cameras bandolier style. Would be happy to sell the A&A strap for what I paid another rff member which is only $20 since it has a small nick in it. PM me if anyone is interested (so we can take this offline).
-Randy
-Randy
Big Hairy Bee
barnacker
vrgard your PM box is full
vrgard
Well-known
Big Hairy Bee said:
Sorry about that. It's cleared now.
-Randy
edit: P.S. Strap is now sold. Thanks, Hairy, er ah, Harry...
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PHOTOEIL
Established
ChrisN said:Ha! That brings back memories - and not happy ones!
There were some sadistic bast*rds in the schools when I was lad.
Yes, that's how I lost 30% of the hearing in my left ear! They did not need kangaroo things for that...
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Just ordered my first Luigi Strap....interested to see what all the fuss is about
harry01562
Registered semi-lurker
Mr_Flibble said:Just ordered my first Luigi Strap....interested to see what all the fuss is about
You should love the strap, and it's easily sold if you don't.
I loved the look of the Kangaroo plait.. I'd love one of those in a legal leather. It combines stylish looks with the security of the multiple strands of leather. Might be interesting to see something similar from Luigi, in that fine supple leather, and with his superb craftsmanship.
Are you listening, Luigi!!!!
Harry
Luddite Frank
Well-known
So far, all of the straps I've seen in this post attach to the body lugs of the camera...
Any suggestions for replacement straps for the leather case itself - particularly the early style where the strap wrapped all the way under the bottom of the case ?
( I don't particularly trust the straps that are rivetted to the sides of the case. )
( I guess fixing the strap to the body lugs is the most secure method, but then there's the issue of scratching the trim and imposing wear on the lugs... )
?
Luddite Frank
Any suggestions for replacement straps for the leather case itself - particularly the early style where the strap wrapped all the way under the bottom of the case ?
( I don't particularly trust the straps that are rivetted to the sides of the case. )
( I guess fixing the strap to the body lugs is the most secure method, but then there's the issue of scratching the trim and imposing wear on the lugs... )
?
Luddite Frank
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Putting a little leather circle over the lug before connecting the strap (like with Luigi's) you won't damage the trim at all I would imagine.
flyfoxx
Newbie
I was recently in the market for a neck and wrist strap for my IIIf RD ST. I bought the A&A and the Luigi. The A&A is a lovely and fine piece. The Luigi is unsurpassed with beauty and has that period piece stytle. Which is suitable for a period piece Leica (your IIIf), any Leica for that matter.
I can not say enough about Luigi's customer service. The man is simply awesome; very much the gentleman!
Continue to do your research, you'll find what's right for you.
I can not say enough about Luigi's customer service. The man is simply awesome; very much the gentleman!
Continue to do your research, you'll find what's right for you.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
flyfoxx said:
I agree 100%.
His strap is very good indeed, and will improve over the years that I use it.
If I were ever to sell my camera I'd keep the strap.
mr_phillip
Well-known
flyfoxx said:
I have to second that, Luigi is a gentlman – and I can pay a man no higher a compliment than that.
I adore his straps, I have three currently and I'm thinking of adding a fourth. They've got the same they-don't-make-em-like-that-anymore quality that a good classic rangefinder has (although in this case of course, they still do). And the smell! Wonderful things.
I've never tried an Artisan & Artist strap, but I know they made the Voigtlander deluxe cloth strap (and still sell it under the A&A brand as an entry-level model), and those were really quite nice. Not as nice as one of Luigi's though.
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