Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Date: Sat, 05 Dec 1998 14:39:01 +0100 From: Dominique PELLISSIER <pelliss@droit-eco.univ-nancy2.fr> Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Wrist Strap I would appreciate clarification on the discussion regarding the Leica wrist strap (14406).I checked with my dealer. They showed me the price list. It shows the wrist strap as a part for a soft case; I have forgotten the number, but it is the case designed for an M4 or M6 with a collapsing lens.Does the strap attach to the case or does it attach to the camera? If it attaches to the camera, does it attach to the strap lugs or to the tripod socket? How well does it work with the M grip? I'm toying with the idea of making a strap which attaches to the lugs (maximum security), but is short enough and configured in such a way as to act primarily as a wrist strap? I'll use a spare strap and either Leica or Nikon clips (to minimize friction between the strap, clips and camera body.I've noticed that the Leica strap is about 11 mm wide. I have other straps from 8 - 15 mm. Any comments on the best width to use for a WRIST strap? If I can make a decent strap, I'll post the results here. If it's a flop, >I'll just crawl away quietly. > >Bill Cassing > > > ############# 1)Does the strap attach to the case or does it attach to the camera? To the camera. 2)If it attaches to the camera, does it attach to the strap lugs or to the tripod socket? To the strap lugs. 3)How well does it work with the M grip? Very, very well indeed. An ideal combi. 2 years ago I wrote to Leica : "I don't like your neck strap. Too cumbersome in a bag among other cameras with neck straps; too "professional" when I use it around the neck.I want a wrist strap. See Ralph Gibson (L'histoire de France, p.117) ; see Nikon and see your own model TROOV". They reply : "No, impossible. Because the wrist strap doesn't work with heavy lenses".Heavy lenses on a Leica M ? Sacrebleu ! (=dammit). And now, here's the Leica wrist strap I dreamed of...for 130 francs. Dominique Pellissier - ------------------------------ The Leica wrist strap is a stand alone item and is indeed item #14406. I bought one today from Central Camera in Chicao for $21.60. This included 10% off because it was factory rep day and all the reps including the Leica rep was there. The strap does attach to the body eyelet, is adjustable and the part that goes around your wrist is padded leather. It gives a very secure feeling carrying it around although you do have to be careful not to let it swing freely and bang into something. Combined with the M handgrip, it give a very secure feeling when holding the camera. It makes me think that perhaps with the combination of the grip and wrist strap that I may be able to hand hold at slower shutter speeds. Jim Licquia, LHSA