Re: [Leica] Re: Leica strap

[Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>]

Wont the Leica strap leave marks on your topplate?

"..RODGERS, RICK" wrote:

> As a newcomer myself I will respond. With the 90 f2 apo on my .85 it is a
> touch heavy and has a tendancy to slide off my shoulder due to the IMHO
> cheesy shoulder part of the leica strap. I am looking forward to the strap
> Tina recommended for that reason. Next year I hope to buy an .58 with a 35
> f2 or f1.4. Since it will weigh less I hope to use a very thin leather strap
> with that. Also FWIW i got a courierware camera bag and am very impressed.
> Nice and sleek, I look like just another college kid with it over my
> shoulder. Carried it all day and barely noticed the weight. Such a change
> from my Nikon days.
>
> Thanks to all who replied. Your advice is much appreciated.
>
> Rick
>
> BTW i can recommend Tom A's Rapid grip and soft release w/o hesitation. With
> the larger lenses it makes all the difference. I will say though that it
> makes a soft release necessary. My trigger finger was stretching to release
> the shutter until I got the softrelease.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JBelen@aol.com [mailto:JBelen@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 7:26 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Re: Leica strap
>
> As a newcomer to Leica, having just purchased an M6 TTL, I have a naive
> question to ask. What is the matter with the strap that comes with the M6
> TTL? Or was the owners original strap lost or damaged?
>
> >>After searching high and low on the net for various straps for my new
> leica
>
> I have found nothing. I remember someone mentioning that leather straps
>
> where being made for the M series now but in searchng this list I couldn't
>
> find any info. If anyone has recommendations for either leather or neoprene
>
> straps that work well with the M series I would appreciate it. >>