Problems with the strap lugs location in the bessas.

[mdspace]

Hi everyone, I think I'm not the olny one. 🙁
I bought a beautiful leather strap, this use to come with a ring in both sides, I fought to put them in my Bessa R2 and I finally did it, but I found that the feel of the camera was really bad, so I thought that the option was to put the rings in to the body attacheted in to de rings of the strap... but nothing changed.
Should I have to buy the hand grip to finally get the perfect ballance??? or should I think in another kind of strap.
Somebody has another wonderful idea? If someone have a good idea or simply can show me a picture of how you attached the strap to your body I will be really grateful.

 

[robin a]

Hi,Get a grip........Robin

 

[Chuck A]

Yes, the Bessa R grip solves the balance problem. It does add some bulk though. I had much difficulty using the Bessa without the grip.

 

[c.poulton]

I use a combination of the grip and a gordy wrist strap - works for me... Weight is not really an issue either.

 

[ferider]

Get a grip or use a heavier lens (like an Ultron or Nokton).

The location of the strap lugs on the Bessas suck ! The only reason
I can come up with, why they are where they are is the Bessa
heritage of Cosina bodies like the OM2000, where it made sense -
SLR lenses are bigger.

Roland.

 

[tedwhite]

You must get the grip, and for three reasons. First, the camera will hang properly, even with the light 35/2.5; second, the grip makes the camera a joy to handle; third, the grip protects the baseplate.

 

[pesphoto]

Yup, the grip really does help, doesnt hang percfectly, but works for me. Anyway, most of the time when actively shooting I wrap my neckstrap around my wrist and hold onto the grip.

 

[fishtek]

Yeah, the camera tilts backwards unless you've got a hefty lens on the front, but it's not THAT much of a problem. I keep my Bessa R in the half-case for added protection, therefore not using a grip. It's mostly suspended from my right shoulder, or slung diagonally across the chest enabling the camera to rest under my right arm, and isn't really noticeable...It's not like you're carrying a huge SLR with a zoom...

At some point, I suppose they'll re-design the lugs, but maybe it's just another detail that lends some character to the line, eh?

Regards!
Don

 

[selma-1]

The side grip works well. I have one on both my Voigtlander R2S camera bodies. Now I wish they had put a trypod socket in it. Guess I will haveto add one for those times I use a trypod for shooting.

 

[Stanton]

I stole a wrist strap from my wife's Canon Powershot digital (actually she wanted lanyard type neck strap. The thin material easily passed through the right side strap lug. I now have a very light but secure wrist strap which I find very convenient. Dave

 

[Calvin]

Yeah, the camera tilts backwards unless you've got a hefty lens on the front, but it's not THAT much of a problem. I keep my Bessa R in the half-case for added protection, therefore not using a grip. It's mostly suspended from my right shoulder, or slung diagonally across the chest enabling the camera to rest under my right arm, and isn't really noticeable...It's not like you're carrying a huge SLR with a zoom...

At some point, I suppose they'll re-design the lugs, but maybe it's just another detail that lends some character to the line, eh?

Regards!
Don

The balancing issue is really annoying to many users, like me. Fortunately, I put the strap across my chest from my right shoulder. That means, the camera is under my left arm. Anyway I could not use the grip as I have the leather case. Cosina should do some improvment here.😡

 

[00ziggi]

Luigi Strap

Luigi Strap

i noticed that too... i'm having Luigi make me a leather half-case with a built in side grip, and i'm having a custom strap made. it's basically a wrist strap that's a bit longer than a neck strap. that way, i can sling it over a shoulder and the camera will hang vertically from one lug rather than oddly balanced horizontally.
i'll post some pics when i get it.
cheers
b

 

[mdspace]

Thanks!

Thanks!

Hi everybody😀 !!!
Thank you very much for all your comments and advises. I finally did it... somehow. The ballance still not perfect, but better now.
This is the picture of my Bessa...

 

[sienarot]

what the heck? they make coloured grips? Hmm.... 😛

 

[mdspace]

Sienarot,

Unfortunately they don't make coloured grips, I painted. I really like the fix between same colour on the camera and the grip.
You just can find the trigger winder in olive or blue.

 

[pvdhaar]

Sienarot,

Unfortunately they don't make coloured grips, I painted. I really like the fix between same colour on the camera and the grip.
You just can find the trigger winder in olive or blue.

Well, you did a very good job then!

 

[sienarot]

Sienarot,

Unfortunately they don't make coloured grips, I painted. I really like the fix between same colour on the camera and the grip.
You just can find the trigger winder in olive or blue.

You did a very impressive job!

 

[mdspace]

Thanks, I really love to modify things. In the future I'm thinking to make longer the base of the side grip to cover all the base plate. Some sugestions?

 

[tedwhite]

It's probably aluminum, so just weld on a plate of the same thickness and width, fashion in into the right shape, and paint it.

And, oh yes, do drill a space for the tripod. Better yet, install a tripod bush as some tripod fasteners may be too short to pass through the grip plate and still screw into the camera.

But what do I know, I was an English major in college.

 

[Calvin]

Hi everybody😀 !!!
Thank you very much for all your comments and advises. I finally did it... somehow. The ballance still not perfect, but better now.
This is the picture of my Bessa...
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Really nice work.