No-metal, no-plastic, low-rub neck strap?

[Nick R.]

How about a Leica strap? It costs 50 bucks but it does want you want. I use one, btw.

 

[akptc]

How about a Leica strap? It costs 50 bucks but it does want you want. I use one, btw.

Like this one? http://www.stuartrichardson.com/Leica-MP.htm

Or this one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&kw=LESW&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=30516

Another (original Leica?) shown at the bottom of this page: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00ERFi&unified_p=1

 

[Nick R.]

No, this one.
The intructions will be for Leica cameras and binoculars.

 

[akptc]

No, this one.
The intructions will be for Leica cameras and binoculars.

- Thanks for the link. Looks like Adorama has it for under $45.

Well, I've decided to go for broke and ordered the case and strap from Leicatime. But, woudn't you know it, Luigi's mailbox is full! - my msg bounced back 🙁 Does anyone know an alternate email address for Leicatime? I used webmaster@leicatime.com.

 

[umana]

Hi Andy, please email me (also) at: luigi@leicatime.com - BUT, my mail box was not so full... However, I cleaned it up right now. Best wishes, Luigi

 

[akptc]

Hi Andy, please email me (also) at: luigi@leicatime.com - BUT, my mail box was not so full... However, I cleaned it up right now. Best wishes, Luigi

Luigi, thanks for catching my post. I just re-sent the order. Felice Anno Nuovo!

 

[dostacos]

I think I found one at Adorama: http://www.adorama.com/DMST1000BK.html
- but the picture is too small to tell if it has any hard plastic parts..

I use the Domkes and they are my favorite strap if you get the non quick release one all it has is the ring IF you get the quick release, the "bad" stuff is far enough away that it is not an issue unless you shove it into a bag and shove the strap around the camera in the bag 😀

 

[akptc]

... the "bad" stuff is far enough away that it is not an issue unless you shove it into a bag and shove the strap around the camera in the bag 😀

- that's the thing though, I like to carry 3 RFs, each with a neck strap, and a couple of extra lenses in my bag (Domke 802) and the straps just get "shoved" haphazardly on top or around the cameras, so the chances of rubbing/scratching are pretty good... I used to carry a digital camera with a factory strap, the LCD got scrached with the metal "clamp", so now I am just trying to be smarter about protecting my more pricey equipment.

 

[Paulbe]

So Andy--just what kind of strap did you order from Luigi?
Thanks!
Paul

 

[akptc]

So Andy--just what kind of strap did you order from Luigi?
Thanks! Paul

Paul, I put myself in the hands of the master and I ordered the deluxe strap with shoulder pad + the half case. Luigi convinced me that I did not really need the "hybrid" strap (no metal ring, uses a "braid" to attach to the lugs) since the G2 has pretty solid and unpained lugs (Luigi said he'd designed the hybrid strap to protect weaker/painted lugs). Based on the pictures of the deluxe strap, I expect to be pretty happy with my choice. Now it's all about waiting for the mail... 🙂

 

[Paulbe]

Thanks Andy! Please keep us posted..
Paul

 

[akptc]

The case+strap have arrived!

The case+strap have arrived!

The G2 case and strap have just arrived from Leicatime. They are gorgeous. The case fits snugly on the G2. The deluxe strap with pad feels great on my neck. They arrived packaged in a beautiful, sturdy Leicatime box. Included in the package were a really cool Leica keychain and a note from Luigi. I felt like a little kid opening the package 🙂 My G2 looks so good, I feel like putting on slacks and a tie just to go shooting 😀 The strap turned out to be just what I wanted - no metal parts touching the camera body at all (other than the strap rings and the lugs).

And the new leather smell... awesome. My wife is sooo jealous I might have to buy an outfit like this for her. I only wish Luigi made cases for the Lumix cameras 🙂

I must say, the case+strap were worth every penny. I am one happy customer. It was truly a pleasure doing business with Leicatime.

 

[beethamd]

Would anyone do me a big favour?

I'd like to buy a strap from a store that only seems to offer the item to the US - http://www.artisanandartist.com/straps/acam102.htm.

Any volunteers to buy two of these for me in the US, and send to me in the UK?

I would send the money via Paypal - if that's OK.

The olny ones in the UK are the black ones, but I want the khaki version.

If you're interested - let me know your handling fee.

In anticipation - David.

 

[beethamd]

Thanks - I've sent him an email. Hope he is able to help.

 

[vrgard]

David,

these are great straps. Photovillage might carry them and ship them to you.
Just send Rich an email.

Roland.

Good suggestion, Roland, as it appears that Photovillage will. Just check out this ebay ad for one from Photovillage which says they will ship worldwide: http://cgi.ebay.com/Cloth-Camera-St...QQihZ002QQcategoryZ107915QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hope this helps,
Randy

 

[Bill58]

No neck strap at all for me (always in the way)--leicagoodies.com stuff-- strap and sling the best.

 

[beethamd]

Ordered two. Both kakhi. One for the RF645 and one for an FM2n and Ultron combo.

This Rich chap is very efficient, I must say.

 

[Dougg]

I echo Andy K's admiration for the classy nylon + grey leather strap that comes with the Contax G, so I ordered a couple extra ones from KEH. While I was at it, I also ordered a couple of wider Contax straps intended for SLR models; one black and one maroon. When they arrived I was delighted they were as I'd hoped.

Here's a shot of the maroon one as fitted on my Contax IIIa... the leather end protectors are from Aki-Asahi

 

[beethamd]

The straps came yesterday - very quick. Ordered two kakhi, they sent two black. Really wanted kakhi. Wish I hadn't bothered - the straps are nice, but they're just not the right colour.

I've never had good experiences with NY camera shops.

I'm still looking for two kakhi straps. Any ideas?

 

[RdEoSg]

I'd contact them to send the proper ones and a self address envelope thingy in the box to send the other two back!