Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Wrist Strap
From: Chandos Michael Brown <cmbrow@mail.wm.edu>
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 11:26:06 +0000
 
I rigged this exact strap on an M3 about 25 years ago; worked perfectly well. 

Chandos



At 12:44 PM 12/6/98 +0000, you wrote:
>
>
>>Why do you think this better than a loop strap which just attaches to the
strap
>>lug?
>
>The disadvantage of the simple sling I have is that the camera swings
>freely as it is only supported in one point. A strap that is connected
>to the strap lug and the tripod thread would not allow free swinging.
>Another nice thing is that when you change rolls, such a strap would
>prevent the baseplate from falling down.
>However this idea is just theory - haven't had the chance to try it yet.
>
>Regrds,
>
>Gerd
>