Rollei strap doesn't seem to fit my '52 MX-EVS

I just obtained an original Rollei leather strap for my '52 Rollei MX-EVS TLR

only to find that it doesn't seem to fit. The clip fitting on the end of the

strap doesn't seem to fit through the slot on the side of my camera. Then I

tried just clipping it onto the post from the side (without going through the

slot) but the clip mechanism doesn't seem to fit under and around my camera's

post either.

 

I figured as long as I got an original Rollei strap I'd be fine. Were there

various design sizes of the Rollei strap overtime or what else could explain my

problem? It seems like the fittings on the strap I got are just a little to

thick to slip through the slots and likewise just a bit to thick to slip under

the head of the attachment post.

 

Any help/input would be very appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Brian

The 3,5B (MX-EVS), 2,8C and 2,8D use an earlier strap:

 

 

It's not easy to find. You could also use a nylon strap without clips. Like this:

 

http://www.adorama.com/images/large/OTPSBK.JPG

 

http://www.kameraleder.com/images/StrapLoop.3.jpg

Brian, I have the strap you need as dscribed in the thread by Patrick. If you want it e-mail me. I never used it and it is in good condition. I bought it by mistake thinking it would fit another Rollei.

Thanks! I'll send you an e-mail.

 

Brian