Strap for MP

[Ponsoldt]

I bought a new strap for my mp because I was tired of getting a sore neck from the one that came with it. When I went to put it on the camera I noticed the strange D rings that need a cover to avoid scratching the camera. Of course my new non-leica strap does not have a cover for the D Rings. Has anyone run into this problem? What did you do to solve it?

 

[SDK]

Hardware stores have small keyrings (about 1cm-1.25cm or 0.4-0.5") that you can use with a conventional camera strap, if there were no rings with the one you got. Remove and keep the Leica D-rings with the Leica strap so you don't lose them 😉 . I hope your new strap helps!

 

[colyn]

Most after market straps don't have the plastic ring covers but you can take a couple of small leather pieces and make protectors to go between the camera and metal strap ring.

 

[peter_n]

Get a Domke Gripper strap. They have a small leather piece that fits over the lug between the camera body and strap ring.

 

[jja]

Peter is right, Domke is the way to go. The leather piece works very, very well. I have seen photos of the BP MP with the original Leica strap, and after prolonged use those plastic protectors wear away the paint.

Here's a photo of my M4 with the Domke strap and leather ring protectors:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36969&d=1164745373

I also use that strap on my MP. Now scroll down this link for a photo of an MP w/ the original strap wearing down the paint:
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00IBor

Edit: You don't have to get a Domke strap, simply fashion ring protectors, as someone else suggested.

 

[MadMan2k]

What's a couple of scratches to a camera that gets used for what it's meant for?

 

[Rod Fung]

Artisan & Artist straps also have leather protectors by the rings; their straps are wonderful but expensive and difficult to find. Domke's are a lot cheaper, easy to find, and come with quick release plastic buckles.

 

[jja]

MadMan2k: No argument there--I bought a used MP b/c a few scratches saved me a bundle--but why invite unnecessary wear and tear? The little leather pieces will not prevent you from using the camera to take photos.

 

[Nando]

If you already have a strap, Aki Asahi sells those little leather protectors on e-Bay. $6 for 10 pairs usually.

If you want a perfect strap for your MP, I would suggest you contact our good friend Luigi.

 

[Ponsoldt]

Thanks, I thought about the Luigi strap but I am going to get a strap from him when I get the case. I also saw a Leica wide strap on the Leica cite but no one seems to carry it. I think it might cost more then the Luigi strap and case combined.

I do use the camera, which is why I am tring to avoid scratching it up. I could just put it in a case and look at it, like half the people that own a leica, but that would be a waste in my opinion.