Strap for Leica M5

[Richard G]

There are many ingenious features of this camera, including the original design of two lugs and hanging vertically. It is very comfortable and unobtrusive and secure in that position. I recently acquired a new A&A strap especially designed for the M5, but only inasmuch as the width of the nylon fits the lugs. The two strap ends are attached, one to each lug. What works best, however, is a strap that glides freely through the two lugs, so that with a good gripping shoulder pad, the strap can glide down through the lugs as the camera is quickly brought up to the eye. With the great grip of the A&A strap it virtually needs removing from the shoulder to get the camera to the eye. All forum discussions seem to miss this essential feature of the Leitz designers' intention of solid strap lugs, vertical hanging, and the free running strap. I have tried joining the two ends of my new strap together and it gets close, but I suspect leather runs better than the nylon. I am going to look for a second hand leather original, unless someone knows of an alternative that has all the features of the original.

 

[sepiareverb]

You might contact Luigi, he will customize items as needed, and his straps (well, all his work) are spectacular.

 

[capitalK]

Not what you're asking for, but I prefer the Domke Gripper strap on my two-lug. The rubber in the shoulder area keeps it on my shoulder. Then, if I want, I can carry a different camera around my neck and they don't interfere with each other.

 

[Nokton48]

I also prefer the Domke Gripper strap on M5.

 

[MCTuomey]

gordy made up a leather bandolier-style strap for my M5. body hangs at the hip, attached at the two side lugs, and can be brought up to shooting position via a slide ring. works very nicely.

i have pics, if you'd like me to e-mail them let me know.

 

[Richard G]

Thanks guys. I'll explore these alternatives.

 

[venchka]

Bubba hung from a Domke Gripper strap. Bigfoot lives in half of a Letiz ever ready case with attached strap.