Split rings for strap

[Bobonli]

I was in the right place at the right time to re-enter the M-ecosystem and scored an immaculate M4-P. Whomever bought this in 1983 must have immediately put it in a safe, in its original box. What it doesn't have is the little split ring gizmo that connects to a strap. All of my existing cameras have larger connectors through which you run a loop of strap through. Obviously I'll need to get a split ring strap but in the meantime is there a source for a suitable ring-connector or do I just run down to the hardware store and grab two off the keychain display?

In another forum, someone suggested that using a split ring will damage the eyelets on the camera body. Any science behind this, because they look like they were made to withstand the test of time.

 

[Deardorff38]

M4-P didn't come with split rings. It came with a nylon Leica strap w it's own clips like these. The eyelets do wear. Peak Designs for example uses threaded nylon loops.

 

[Evergreen States]

I just get split rings from my local locksmith shop downtown.

 

[Tim Murphy]

Dear Bobonli,

I bought these from Amazon.

They have other style and types of split rings with protective covers too.

Regards,

Tim Murphy

Harrisburg PA

 

[Darthfeeble]

Craft and yardage stores. Joann fabrics or Michaels are who I go to.

 

[MrFujicaman]

PM me your mailing address and I'll send you a pair-I bought about 1/2 pound of them years ago..