kivis Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 <p>Lately since my M3 came back all gussied up from Solms, I have been paranoid to use it. (you know, it is perfect right now, just perfect). Just got back from a shoot that my wife insisted I use the M3 (yes, she is really on my side). Well the wrist strap broke and the M3 tumbled to the floor, hard. of course, the rig still works like a charm, but the body suffered an irreparable dent just below the rewind knob (hey it really is a brass top). I am actually relieved because it is not "perfect" anymore and I can go back to using it everyday without fear.</p> kivis Cameras, lenses, and fotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_wilson Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Good to hear that you can see the positives of what must have been a distressing accident. I have an old Canon "New F1" that was once kicked several hundred feet down a mountain. While the body has obvious ding it still works fine - 25 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baisao Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yeah, read your post about it on RFF earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 <p>You are lucky it wasn't worse. A good lesson about using new and well made neck and wrist straps. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumpton Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 <p>My former M3 was carelessly dropped during a lens change onto a (thankfully wooden and not concrete) floor. No ding, but a VF partial replacement (prism blackening) that set me back $400 more than a decade ago. I think I would have then preferred a ding and no other malfunction. Nothing beats a neck or wrist strap, which I then had ignored.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 <p>My wrist strap was, I thought, a very sturdy leather wrist strap. I have since gone with ballistic nylon. Does not look as good but heck I am beyond that now.</p> kivis Cameras, lenses, and fotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_bellayr Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 <p>Please indicate the point on the wrist strap where it failed; also, make and model. It would be helpful to have the information for reference. Personally, I prefer a neck strap wrapped around my hand. Here are the reasons. First, the neck strap came with the camera. Second, when holding it as a wrist strap there are two points of contact with the camera. Should on point fail it will not fall from your hand. And, third with more complicated movements, i.e. changing film or lenses the camera can be hung from the neck, thus freeing up both hands. <br />I also prefer a leather case with grips for added security. I do use a wrist strap on less expensive and lighter weight cameras that do not have interchangeable lenses. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 <p>yes it was a Mr Zhou leather strap. I do not like the bulk of a neck strap except for heavier cameras. just my style. BTW, many years ago I had a neck strap collapse on me but I actually was able to catch the camera before it hit the floor. Whew.</p> kivis Cameras, lenses, and fotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukul_dube Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 <p>For much the same reasons as Steve Bellayr, and in the same way, I have always used neck straps. Thin straps are not bulky at all, and if they are made of woven material they are easy to check visually.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher_a._junker1 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 <p>Per Steve and Mukul, wrist wrap seems comfortable to me. All the Leicas except CL's seem heavy for their size and need good straps. My good strong, thin, slightly wide and sticky nylon strap ride well on my neck and wraps well on the wrist. I dropped the Leicaflex and quickly stuck out my foot. Saved the camera but might as well have hit my toes with a hammer. Don't leave home without it sure applies to straps. Straps aren't thought about much until after the drop, but they are probably the most important Leica accessory.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgerraty Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Very sorry to hear about this Akiva. Neck strap around the wrist is what I use too. I was shocked yesterday to see my M9 strap loose. The plastic guard had come adrift on the left side and the steel ring end were waving in the breeze. This newer strap plastic locks seem stiffer plastic than the old M6 ones and don't seem to lock as securely. Just warning anyone else who has a new standard Leica strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 <p>Here is what I have gone with to correct the problem.<br> <img src="http://www.leicagoodies.com/cropped.sling1.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="240" /></p> <p>Then this on the other ring when needed.</p> <p><img src="http://www.leicagoodies.com/strap.action.small.web.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="320" /><br> <img src="http://www.leicagoodies.com/strap.hanging.small.web.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="340" /></p> kivis Cameras, lenses, and fotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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