meanstreetshooter
Established
Real leather strap...
Real leather strap...
for your TLR.
Chris, if you really want a real leather strap consider this:
If you are lucky enough to have gun shows in your area go to one and see if they have a real leatherworker there. If no gun shows try the phone book under "Leather". Many sportsmen want custom leather belts, pouches, and rifle straps. A leatherworker can make you a good camera strap which will fit in the eyelets of the camera. You won't have to worry about metal o-rings degrading the eyelet. My experience has shown that shoemakers do not do custom work. Some can't even repair cases.
I purchased a Hasselblad 517 Reporter Case in "bargain" condition. The stitching was unraveling on the edges. I took it to my local shoemaker to see about repairs. He said that stitch, called the "butt" stitch, had not been done in about 20 years and the machines had probably been junked! So, what to do now? I got a Tandy Leather stitching book, some needles, some thread, and an awl. After reading the book, and making a plan, I was able to sew the repair by hand. It's not perfect, but it is very acceptable.
So have a plan and see if you can find a real leatherworker for that real leather strap if that's what you want.
Real leather strap...
for your TLR.
Chris, if you really want a real leather strap consider this:
If you are lucky enough to have gun shows in your area go to one and see if they have a real leatherworker there. If no gun shows try the phone book under "Leather". Many sportsmen want custom leather belts, pouches, and rifle straps. A leatherworker can make you a good camera strap which will fit in the eyelets of the camera. You won't have to worry about metal o-rings degrading the eyelet. My experience has shown that shoemakers do not do custom work. Some can't even repair cases.
I purchased a Hasselblad 517 Reporter Case in "bargain" condition. The stitching was unraveling on the edges. I took it to my local shoemaker to see about repairs. He said that stitch, called the "butt" stitch, had not been done in about 20 years and the machines had probably been junked! So, what to do now? I got a Tandy Leather stitching book, some needles, some thread, and an awl. After reading the book, and making a plan, I was able to sew the repair by hand. It's not perfect, but it is very acceptable.
So have a plan and see if you can find a real leatherworker for that real leather strap if that's what you want.
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umcelinho
Marcelo
I used Gordy's strap with mine without any problems. Well... I only use Gordy's straps because I think they are the best ones available.
likewise. the string is pretty resistant, and works perfectly with TLRs.
[Slightly OT]: I actually use the stringed straps (long strings) on my RFs, they allow me to grip the cameras as if they were naked
and a plus: it won't get on the way of the viewfinder when curled around the wrist.