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[kshapero]

Just got an M7 and I need a strap. What do you recommend?

 

[MarkoKovacevic]

Gordys strap. Though that is a heavy piece of glass, so you might want the domke gripper to be more comfortable.

 

[sockeyed]

I'm a big fan of the deluxe cloth Voigtlander strap made by Artistan & Artist. It's lightweight, very comfortable, attractive, affordable, simple and very well-suited to rangefinders. It's not adjustable, however, so you'd better like the length (I do).

 

[kshapero]

I'm a big fan of the deluxe cloth Voigtlander strap made by Artistan & Artist. It's lightweight, very comfortable, attractive, affordable, simple and very well-suited to rangefinders. It's not adjustable, however, so you'd better like the length (I do).

You mean like this one?

 

[kermaier]

I like the Y-Strap (Figital Revolution) or the LeicaGoodies Strap. They're both cross-body straps that hang the camera from one lug at your hip, using a large split ring that slides over the strap as you bring the camera up to eye level. Which one is best depends on your body size and camera lug size/placement. The Y-Strap is adjustable in length, and will fit large persons. The LeicaGoodies strap is shorter and non-adjustable. The Y-Strap is wider, and so it works best with a larger split ring -- but that didn't fit well in my R-D1's strap lug. I preferred the fit and feel of the Y-Strap, but the LeicaGoodies strap mated better with my R-D1.

If you prefer a traditional neck strap, my hands-down favorite is the Tamrac N-45. Extremely durable black nylon strap with a comfortable non-slip suede (black or brown) neck pad.

::Ari

 

[rlouzan]

I make my own ... 😀

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28327813@N03/sets/72157616660160267/

 

[Pickett Wilson]

Domke gripper.

 

[Keith]

Forget the strap ... I'd be more interested to hear what you think of the M7 compared to the Ikon!

I went the other way ... got rid of my M7 and bought the ZI ... maybe you still have an Ikon?

 

[Riccis]

I love the a-la-carte straps from Leica (the skinny ones that don't have a shoulder pad)... David usually has them in stock so stop by his place and check them out.

 

[fbf]

Domke gripper.

highly recommended

 

[benmacphoto]

Best strap IMO.

Domke gripper.

 

[__hh]

Is it an issue of your M7 not having one when you bought it? How about the basic, standard, boring Leica strap? Let me know if you need that one.

Hung

 

[ruby.monkey]

The boggo Leica carrying strap (14312) is pretty hard to beat.

 

[kxl]

IMHO, a strap just gets in the way when shooting an RF. I just use a leicagoodies SLING with my ZI.

I only use a strap with a DSLR, and for that I use the PacSafe strap and carry the DSLR body + lens bandolier-style.

 

[kbg32]

Leicatime leather strap!

http://www.leicatime.com/DeluxeStraps12finishes-01-06warn1.jpg

 

[wjlapier]

I like the A&A Kobe straps on my MP and M3. Thought about a wrist strap, but quckly dismissed that idea--well the Leicatime one I have anyway.

 

[Bruin]

For function: make your own Y-strap with some 1" webbing, a couple of triglides, and a large split ring.

For looks: A&A shell cordovan strap to match that black paint!

 

[mwooten]

Another vote for the Domke Gripper. I've both the swivel and non-swivel versions, and both work really fine.

--michael

 

[sojournerphoto]

I recently bought one of the Voigtlander deluxe straps for a second hand body that didnt have one. The deluxe was all I could find, but when it arrived I was delighted. Nice, very soft and works really well. I didn't think a strap could be an upgrade...

Mike

 

[amateriat]

I'm partial to either this or this. Both encourage at-the-ready positioning with minimal fuss.

Of course, I like this as a "strapless" solution, too.

- Barrett