M3 Camera Strap Rings?

[dave lackey]

Just found some small rings that will fit for awhile but no backups. Does anyone know where I can find some small camera strap rings, that are "sprung" and will not open whilst in the strap lug?🙂

 

[MartinP]

If you don't mind using stainless-steel rings in brass lugs, try a fishing tackle shop. They will have a wide variety of strengths and sizes.

 

[sc_rufctr]

Most of the strap makers use small key rings. The split type.
Go to your local key cutter. They should have smaller key rings for sale.

 

[barnwulf]

B&H have split rings in stock, both round and triangular rings for camera straps. They are made by Hama. Check it here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=hama+rings&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

Jim

 

[zeitguy]

I would like to have the option of a strap that lets me use my Leica M3 without the case, similar my very old Nikon F2 strap that has leather insets around the camera lug to protect the metal housing of the camera. None of my internet searches have resulted in a strap like this for the Leica. Suggestions, short of cannibalizing the Nikon?

 

[dave lackey]

I would like to have the option of a strap that lets me use my Leica M3 without the case, similar my very old Nikon F2 strap that has leather insets around the camera lug to protect the metal housing of the camera. None of my internet searches have resulted in a strap like this for the Leica. Suggestions, short of cannibalizing the Nikon?

Well, I made my own. You can also use these:

http://www.gordyscamerastraps.com/strap-bumpers/index.htm

 

[ruby.monkey]

Get a standard Leica 14312 strap. The quick-release mechanism also protects the body from damage due to the strap.

 

[hexiplex]

zeitguy, the Cosina Voigtländer and Artisan And Artist cotton straps have leather patches that protect the body from scratches: http://www.artisanandartist.com/straps/index.htm

 

[Superdan138]

We are going to be carrying some very nice camera straps made from this really nice Swedish leather, in the near future (less than 1 week). We will add a section under Accessories on the left hand side that will have a Camera Strap section or something of that nature. Each strap will have that protective leather piece as well, along with the wrist straps.

Please visit www.DaLucaStraps.com.

 

[zeitguy]

Good options. I am cannibalizing the Nikon strap, or lug connectors, actually, to which I can snap my thin black leather RF strap. Makes a nice unit, especially with the collapsible Elmar prime: fits under my sports coat like a spy accessory should... but leaves the F2 Photomic sitting on the bench.

 

[dave lackey]

Good options. I am cannibalizing the Nikon strap, or lug connectors, actually, to which I can snap my thin black leather RF strap. Makes a nice unit, especially with the collapsible Elmar prime: fits under my sports coat like a spy accessory should... but leaves the F2 Photomic sitting on the bench.

Wow...you're right, great information here!

I, like you, tend to carry my M3 under a sport coat or light jacket sometimes out of need. Sometimes you just don't need to be seen with a camera to avoid any unnecessary contact with shop owners, security, etc. Using a small lens on the M with my leather strap across my chest, I can pull the camera to eyelevel and snap a frame in an instant.🙂

 

[drewbarb]

I use a 1 inch Domke Grip strap, which comes with both small split rings and the little leather protector pieces which fit the strap lugs of my M3 (and loads of other cameras) perfectly. Here's a link: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16174-REG/Domke_740_6BK_1_Web_Camera_Strap.html

Easy to make your own from some leather scraps, too- or if you're really at a loss, I know I have a couple of used pairs of the leather protectors kicking around the studio...