long strap?

[back alley]

the x100 almost seems too light to use a long strap...at least the gordy leather one...

what are folks using to haul this tiny thing around?

[Gid]

Joe,

I'm using the Fuji strap. As you say the camera is very light and doesn't really need anything more substantial. Goes across my chest fine and sits on the shoulder fine too. If I were to change it then the standard Leica strap would work quite well. However if you want to spend $$$ then of course we have Luigi :)

[marcr1230]

I'm putting a wrist strap on it

[Richard G]

Joe,

I'm using the Fuji strap. As you say the camera is very light and doesn't really need anything more substantial. Goes across my chest fine and sits on the shoulder fine too. If I were to change it then the standard Leica strap would work quite well. However if you want to spend $$$ then of course we have Luigi :)

I dropped mine off my shoulder tying my shoe lace. Only strap worse than this Fuji is the standard Leica strap. Cameras jump off my shoulder with that strap.

[SimonSawSunlight]

I dropped mine off my shoulder tying my shoe lace. Only strap worse than this Fuji is the standard Leica strap. Cameras jump off my shoulder with that strap.

maybe you should be more careful when you tie your shoe laces? :p

to quote a popular video / pc game: "gravity is a mean mutha, huh?"

[Gid]

I dropped mine off my shoulder tying my shoe lace. Only strap worse than this Fuji is the standard Leica strap. Cameras jump off my shoulder with that strap.

Ah, slopey shoulders:D

[back alley]

i don't care for a long strap around my neck hanging in front of me.
i prefer extra long straps hanging over the shoulder across the great expanse (my belly).

wrist straps are a favourite but then i need a bag all the time to drop the camera in when not in use.

speaking of bags...(gasp..) i'm using my domke 5xa and it seems perfect for the job...also holds my phone + ipod, extra sd cards and battery.

[jsrockit]

I use an Artisan & Artist Kobe Strap... which my fellow NYC RFF-ers diss me about because it is white. It is short though...

[back alley]

I use an Artisan & Artist Kobe Strap... which my fellow NYC RFF-ers diss me about because it is white.

as a native new yorker...white?

maybe one of those red silk straps??

[RayPA]

I bought the black Luxecase & strap. The strap is the same length as the stock X100 strap, but it's leather. The stock strap kind of sucks. I prefer a slightly longer strap, because I occasionally like to run it like a sling (across the body).
When I shoot, I wrapped the strap around my wrist, so the shorter length means less winding.



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[jsrockit]

as a native new yorker...white?

maybe one of those red silk straps??

Yes, the silk one would be nice for this camera...

I'm allowed to have the white strap because I'm a native new jerseyite. :eek:

[back alley]

Yes, the silk one would be nice for this camera...

I'm allowed to have the white strap because I'm a native new jerseyite. :eek:

i knew there was something 'not right' about you...;)

[M4streetshooter]

I'm using the Luigi Thin Black strap with the Leica Goodies Hooks on it. I also have the Luigi thin wrist strap with the Hook, so I can change things in a second...
Expensive setup but better then giving the money to da wife...

[slerman]

I've settled on the UPstrap. Amazing how the tiny nubbins on the rubber shoulder pad just don't let go. The RF model is thin, strong, and tenacious!

[kully]

maybe you should be more careful when you tie your shoe laces? :p

to quote a popular video / pc game: "gravity is a mean mutha, huh?"

How sad that I knew which game instantly... :-(

[randolph45]

What ever happened to twine:rolleyes:

[paulfish4570]

yes, hay baling twine ... :)

[back alley]

spent some time on ebay and googling for a funky strap...zilch!
nothing that i liked anyway.

i'll stick with the gordy very long strap for now...but i'm thinking a thin round strap would be a perfect mate for the x100.

[ChrisN]

Paracord? 9 10

[Jamie Pillers]

Joe,
I use Zhou's black leather neck strap on my X100. Its the nicest strap I've ever owned. Its really soft, has a great neck pad, and is just the right length for hanging a RF around your neck or over one shoulder. When hung over your shoulder, the neck pad easily keeps the strap from slipping off. And the strap is so soft, you can roll it around your wrist when you want the 'wrist strap' arrangement. They cost a little over $50 U.S..

Here's the eBay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Zhou-Camera-Neck-Strap-w-Accessory-Bag-F-Leica-M3-M6-MP-/170511951351?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item27b34de5f7

[jsrockit]

i knew there was something 'not right' about you...;)

Yep, I'm a bit off kilter... but anyone who uses rangefinders probably is... bought a black label silk strap yesterday (like A&A's silk) and I would not advise it for the X100... it's too robust. Great for the M9 and heavier though.

[back alley]

i'm thinking that the little x100 needs a cloth strap...

anyone know who might make a very long, thin cloth strap?

[back alley]

complete shift...going with a zhou wrist strap, for now.

the camera is too small & light for what straps i have on hand...

will likely continue to keep it the x5a case with some extras...

i report this as i know my x100 movements are being closely monitored ;)

(at least by frank s who is hoping it goes up for sale soon)

[denbraven]

Joe,
I use Zhou's black leather neck strap on my X100. Its the nicest strap I've ever owned. Its really soft, has a great neck pad, and is just the right length for hanging a RF around your neck or over one shoulder. When hung over your shoulder, the neck pad easily keeps the strap from slipping off. And the strap is so soft, you can roll it around your wrist when you want the 'wrist strap' arrangement. They cost a little over $50 U.S..

Here's the eBay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Zhou-Camera-Neck-Strap-w-Accessory-Bag-F-Leica-M3-M6-MP-/170511951351?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item27b34de5f7

Quite an expensive strap :D But I like it, it seems to fit the X100 very well and I'm looking for a strap that both feels secure on the shoulder (doesn't slip) and soft enough to wrap around as a "wrist strap" also - so thanks for the link.

[SimonSawSunlight]

How sad that I knew which game instantly... :-(

just read that now. not so sad for me! :D

[stillshunter]

It's the Artisan & Artist cloth strap for me. Loving the comfort and ease of on-the-fly adjustment in length - can go quite long too.

As seen here....I went for the stealthier black version myself though :o

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/5811234876_8c4f1ceb68_z.jpg

[capitalK]

I had an extra Domke Gripper strap hanging around and decided to try it. I didn't really like the looks of it and this camera just WANTS to be in my hands at all time. I had an old braided leather wrist strap that screws into the tripod socket that I got with an old 8mm film camera and I've been using it instead. When I want to put the camera down it goes in my Domke F5xB.

[ully]

What ever happened to twine:rolleyes:

I would go for bailing wire.

[capitalK]

This is that old wrist strap I was talking about. It's really solid and the strap freely turns from the mount. It was on a really old 8mm film camera and made to last.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6067680442_7a9691a546_z.jpg

[BobbyT]

I use a length of 5/8" polyester grograin black ribbon as a sling, with a suitable split ring and a Leica Goodies hook connected to the camera. This rig is lightweight and inexpensive, the camera hangs easily at my side, and slides quickly into position.