Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree about the little cameras; it matters very little what you use as long as it's strong enough to hold the camera.? I have 1" domkes on my M's, the factory strap on the GF1, and a 1/2 leather on the Kneb.? I think with the larger cameras it depends on what you're doing - I have tried the neoprenes but when I shoot telephoto I'm frequently bracing into the strap like a rifle sling - and stretchy straps won't work for that. Currently my SLRS have 1 1/2" domkes (with quick-releases; I know there are some who hate those but I've never had a problem with them and it makes it convenient to clip a body to the shoulder straps on the backpack when I'm loaded down... so even if I've got all the heavy gear on my back I'm still ready for the "OMG LookatTHAT!!" UncleTedShot.) My RB alternates between the original mamiya web (If I'm shooting urban, where again I frequently brace into the strap) and the Neoprene if I'm out back of beyond, where I'm pretty much invariably on a tripod so there's no bracing, I'm walking slowly enough that the bounce isn't an issue, and the neoprene DOES reduce felt weight.) R. Clayton McKee PhotoJournalist from somewhere just south of somewhere else... ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com> > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Cc: > Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 9:06 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Vedr: Vedr: M camera straps > > I find the neoprene straps by Optech, Lowepro etc? (they are all > similar and work well) the most convenient, especially when you are > toting a DSLR and a lens. For the Leica M3 and Lumix GF1 I find any > strap is comfortable due to the light weight.