Leather straps

[twopointeight]

Do I really have to spend $100+ on a high quality leather strap like the Kobe from A&A? Any options?

 

[Baipin]

Honestly, I've been happy with a lot of the straps I've found on the big auction site. The style and build quality of this one in particular is great: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Rea...952494?hash=item3cf8f6a92e:g:bq8AAOSwstxVRjG~ Yes, it even supports the giant rangefinder in my profile picture!

Besides that, Gordy's Camera Straps are always excellent. They're a good price, well made, and if you email them, they might just do custom orders! (In my case at least) 😉

 

[ktmrider]

I have several custom straps from Gordy here on this site. He does great work at very reasonable prices.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

One more vote for Gordy's team!

 

[konicaman]

I usually buy my straps from this guy in Portugal
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/janzls/m.html?ssPageName=STRK:MEFSXS:MESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654

No connection and all that. Just a very satisfied customer. Prices are very low for the high quality products that you get.

 

[Trius]

Besides Gordy's straps, I like the Domke straps a lot. They are well made, very versatile, and the rubber dots provide effective grip when the strap is used over the shoulder.

Edit: Dome straps aren't leather, so apologies for taking this a bit OT.

 

[mdwsta4]

I use Cub & Co straps on my two cameras. I love these things! I don't use the neck pad which knocks the price down a bit. During holidays Joel will usually run specials and discount straps a bit, but they're normally under $100

 

[twopointeight]

All good suggestions, thanks. I have a Leica strap from the M6 days on one of my XT1 bodies. Its good but I want to differentiate the bodies with different straps. The other body now has a Think Tank strap which was good, but is now frayed and the leather lug protectors no longer stay in place. I think its back to the A&A Kobe option?

 

[Bille]

I usually buy my straps from this guy in Portugal
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/janzls/m.html?ssPageName=STRK:MEFSXS:MESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654

Thanks for the hint. Ordered one.

 

[aizan]

i wouldn't bother since most of the leather straps out there are poorly finished.

 

[brasshands]

I second Cub & Co. straps! Joel is a great guy who makes a quality strap. Definitely worth the money.

 

[roundg]

I use Cub & Co straps on my two cameras. I love these things! I don't use the neck pad which knocks the price down a bit. During holidays Joel will usually run specials and discount straps a bit, but they're normally under $100

Matt, you have a very beautiful SBL bag.

 

[roundg]

Do I really have to spend $100+ on a high quality leather strap like the Kobe from A&A? Any options?

I have used many different leather strap from cheap one to high end like Luigi.

Among them, my favorite is Gordy's, which has the perfect hardness after several weeks use. Some other straps are normally to soft to hold your camera when hang on the shoulder or sling across the body.

 

[JoeV]

I've been eyeing the leather straps sold by street photographer/teacher Eric Kim, they're cottage-industry made in Vietnam, look very nice.

An alternative to leather that I'm fond of are Sailor Straps, made of synthetic nautical rope, I especially like the light green color.

~Joe

P1100784a by Joe Van Cleave, on Flickr

 

[jbielikowski]

I use similar leather straps as fedka sell for 10.75$, but I buy them locally for 5$, and they are probably ussr made.

 

[rogue_designer]

I happily use Gordy's, Horween leather (from Tamarkin Chicago - similar price point to Cub & Co) and Domke. No reason to spend a mint.

 

[mdwsta4]

Thank you! 🙂

Matt, you have a very beautiful SBL bag.

The fact that Eric is calling them 'Henri' is an instant turn off. Plus the additional metal rings and bulky-ness of the shoulder strap seems excessive. Honestly, I just don't get why everyone is so fascinated by the guy.

I've been eyeing the leather straps sold by street photographer/teacher Eric Kim, they're cottage-industry made in Vietnam, look very nice.

 

[JoeV]

Thank you! 🙂


The fact that Eric is calling them 'Henri' is an instant turn off. Plus the additional metal rings and bulky-ness of the shoulder strap seems excessive. Honestly, I just don't get why everyone is so fascinated by the guy.

If I carried a heavy camera like a Leica or Hasselblad I'd probably consider such a strap, as the wide part might be more comfortable around one's neck or on the shoulder. Reminds me of those wide, guitar strap looking camera straps back in the 1970s. And they did have metal rings, too. Yes, I'm that old.

My mention of his strap was in no way intended as an advertisement or endorsement of his blog, just another option to consider if you're in the market for a strap. Personally, I like the idea of cottage industry manufacture.

But for my lightweight digital cameras the Sailor strap is ideal.

~Joe

 

[Trius]

The fact that Eric is calling them 'Henri' is an instant turn off.

Why? Are you a Francophone? 😛