Let's see your Leica M

[filmfan]

Can anyone explain the wrist strap thing to me, I do not get it. It looks great but, I wouldn't want it hanging from my wrist all day. Does it go with a bag?

What if...... you know (the "D" word)

 

[JohnLundy]

What if...... you know (the "D" word)

I plan on being careful -- but, I think the wrist strap makes the camera more accessible. I'll report back after I use it for a couple of weeks.

 

[JoelW]

M6 TTL 0.58 finder - Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 f/1.4

 

[menos]

M6 TTL 0.58 finder - Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 f/1.4

Fantastic kit!

 

[SimonSawSunlight]

Can anyone explain the wrist strap thing to me, I do not get it. It looks great but, I wouldn't want it hanging from my wrist all day. Does it go with a bag?

wrist straps are for when you use your camera more than having it hang around from random limbs of yours.

 

[nobbylon]

I prefer wrapping the neck strap around my wrist as it's connected to both lugs. If the lug your wrist strap is attached to breaks your expensive gear is only held by you.

 

[Michael Markey]

Can anyone explain the wrist strap thing to me, I do not get it. It looks great but, I wouldn't want it hanging from my wrist all day. Does it go with a bag?

Same for me too.
Bought an AA wrist strap but ditched it after two months.

 

[huntjump]

I prefer wrapping the neck strap around my wrist as it's connected to both lugs. If the lug your wrist strap is attached to breaks your expensive gear is only held by you.

Get a Gordy's wrist strap with the tripod screw-mount.

I also though sometimes wrap the neck strap around my R-d1 when shooting it solo. I carry two usually though (R-d1 and M6). I have the R-d1 with a neck strap, and the M6 with the gordy. The gordy i really like, it cinches around my wrist for added safety, and is the perfect length to actually lean (or crank) on it to really get tension, which gives me added stability. I'll have to post a picture sometime.

Anyway, the wrist strap is far from just an aesethic accessory. In fact, it is quite the opposite. It leaves the camera in my hand ready to shoot at all times, and comfortably when resting. My second body around my neck if I was shooting with both.

 

[cmedin]

Traded my M4-2 for a '58 SS M3 recently, and picked up a '62 Summicron DR to go with it.

 

[Broke]

Here's my M2 -- Gerry Smith made it smooth as silk. M2 and the 35 Cron ASPH, the best of old and new.
Cheers,
Jim

 

[seajak]

Here is my Leica M outfit. The M6 was bought new in 1986 and the 35mm 'cron v4 bought used about the same time. The Tele-Elmarit is a recent addition, bought to replace one I sold in 1990, a decision I've regretted ever since .


Leica M6 by seajak, on Flickr

cheers,
clay

 

[nobbylon]

I've been looking through this thread again and this Tom is the best of the lot! closely followed by all the pics of MP3's and M6J's
regards john

 

[LeicaFan]

Not a great picture, but here is my MP hanging out with my new (to me) M3.

The M3 has already been sent to Youxin for a CLA and I can't wait to get it back.

 

[david3558]

That's sick! I really want to get my MP's grip removed and replaced with some vulcanite/leather..

 

[LeicaFan]

David, funny you say that. I want to replace the M3's vulcanite with the sharkskin found on the M8/MP. I know most people don't like it, but I love it.

I don't even know if I can get the sharkskin for the M3. Anybody?

 

[david3558]

Personally, the look is great but I have a hard time gripping it. Maybe the half case I've always wanted will solve that problem. I think camera leather has it...

http://www.cameraleather.com/colors/

It won't be the same, but I think that's as close as you can get.

 

[LChanyungco]

the chrome V4 is so niiiice.

Three generations of 35mm Summicron

 

[errorlogin]

Very nice goggled lens! Looks great!

 

[chrishayton]

DSC_1348 by chrishayton, on Flickr

 

[david3558]

Beautiful, what type of halfcase/strap is that?