Rolleiflex strap solutions

[rodt16s]

I use clip adapters on my 3.5F, and attach a standard strap into the ring, perfect solution
Got them from student photo online
Not sure if they will fit your model though

 

[Guest]

One of my straps was getting rather suspicious, so I took it to a saddle maker. He made a new strap for me with the old clips. Beware if you go this way as the rivets have to be small because if too big they will rub against the viewfinder and scratch the paint.
I oil all of my leather stuff a couple of times a year. The reason why these straps fail is because they have dried out.
I made a leather hinge for our cat flap, when I designed and made my own set up. Oiled regularly it works like new after years of use.

 

[MJ Buckpitt]

@jmpgino, what oil do you use? I had a mooch around and couldn't find anything that seemed to fit the bill.

 

[Rayt]

I use original Rollei straps purchased used from KEH. When the leather becomes brittle there are shops who can make new leather straps from the clips.

 

[Greyscale]

@jmpgino, what oil do you use? I had a mooch around and couldn't find anything that seemed to fit the bill.

Use the oil that they use on baseball gloves.

 

[JPD]

Correct, I currently have a cheap Fuji(?) nylon strap but it’s not very comfortable as it’s pretty skinny and doesn’t distribute weight well

You can make a "neck protector" (or whatever it's called)like this:
https://jolielaide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/JolieLaide2018-021.jpg


That's leather, but you can use a more cushioning material, maybe cut out from a sleeping pad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_pad

 

[NaChase]

I have a Lucida strap for my 2.8F that I like a lot. It's handmade, comfortable, and pretty compact.

https://www.lucidastraps.com/en/shop/

 

[MrFujicaman]

Use the oil that they use on baseball gloves.

AKA "neatsfoot oil"

 

[jchfriis]

I have a Lucida strap for my 2.8F that I like a lot. It's handmade, comfortable, and pretty compact.

https://www.lucidastraps.com/en/shop/

Thanks for this tip. I bought one and its not cheap but beautiful.

[/url]Lucida by J. Christian Hedegaard-Friis, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Tlr

Tlr

As Xayraa33 suggested.... $4 and 15 minutes of work to replace the worn leather 1958 original.

Flickr

 

[Hari]

I got both the original Rollei one and the Fotodiox one in
nylon.

 

[Hari]

Just an added note: the leather one
is great for all the accessories!

 

[Hari]

And get the leather cases!

 

[ray*j*gun]

Fotodiox sells new straps for the ones with alligator clips, as does deadcameras. Also search eBay for Cam-in straps for Rolleiflex.

I have the Fotodiox on my Rolleiflex and it does the job.