Favorite Neck Strap?

[ali_baba]

I use the leica one's.

But as of late im wondering if there are any really good alternatives?
I generally have the leica over one shoulder, sometimes i have one on each shoulder. at those times i would like a more comfortable, streachy, grippier alternative.

thanks!

[GrahamWelland]

You might want to look at UpStrap RF strap if you want the very best non-slip strap. I've used these on my M8's for a long time plus DLSR's as well. Absolutely does not slip around unlike most other marques.

The other I can recommend is the Leicatime (Luigi) strap. Super soft and beautifully made and I find it very very comfortable to use. This certainly is a quality item that matches the aesthetic of the Leica M series.

[HKHoward]

I use the CV (Cosina Voigtlander) strap - the leather gromets do a great job of protecting the camera from wear at the eyelets and the wider width means the camera sits more easily on your shoulder.

[Nh3]

I use braided Tibetan mountain goat tail hair.

[JLANTZ]

Any that is attached to a bikini top.

[JeffGreene]

You might want to look at UpStrap RF strap if you want the very best non-slip strap. ....

I'm with Graham. Can't beat the upstrap!

[lewis44]

The other I can recommend is the Leicatime (Luigi) strap. Super soft and beautifully made and I find it very very comfortable to use. This certainly is a quality item that matches the aesthetic of the Leica M series.

I highly recommend this strap (Luigi). Super Soft and easily adjustable. I have two of these and an Upstrap. If you put a strap around your neck, the Luigi strap is the only way to go. On the shoulder, The Upstrap stays put better.

[ali_baba]

thanks!
what about the neoprene leica binocular strap's?
anyone use those?

[jky]

domke gripper

[Roger Hicks]

Artisan and Artist. I like them so much there's a 'mini-review' here:

http://www.rogerandfrances.com/photoschool/mt%20artist%20+%20artisan.html

Cheers,

R.

[Ade-oh]

Artisan and Artist. I like them so much there's a 'mini-review' here:

http://www.rogerandfrances.com/photoschool/mt%20artist%20+%20artisan.html

Cheers,

R.

I've just taken delivery of one of these, as well as an Artisan & Artist half case, for my Leica MP, and while a strap is just a strap, and all that, it does look very nice!

[Nando]

I highly recommend Luigi's deluxe strap. He makes the nicest straps and cases that I've ever seen. Luigi's website is http://www.leicatime.com

I have two of Luigi's cases and 4 straps. I've been completely satisfied with them as well as Luigi's unsurpassed service.

[sockeyed]

The Lowepro Speedster has a great grippy texture and is perfect for over the shoulder camera carrying, plus it's pretty easy to find. I'm also a big fan of the Voigtlander Deluxe Strap (by A&A) which has been mentioned in this tread. It's very simple, but clean and comfortable.

[maddoc]

I like the Artist & Artisan but they are to short ... Recently the Up-strap became my favorite. Unfortunately they don`t deliver to Japan ...:(

[Roger Hicks]

I've just taken delivery of one of these, as well as an Artisan & Artist half case, for my Leica MP, and while a strap is just a strap, and all that, it does look very nice!

Exactly. Most of us can't afford big, high-end luxuries, so the occasional small one is very welcome.

Cheers,

R.

[oscroft]

I've got a Luigi strap (and a half case), and it really is beautifully made and a pleasure to carry around. But I also have one of Gordy's neck straps with a neck pad added - it's strong, functional, beautiful in a minimalist way, and cheap.

[nikon_sam]

I use braided Tibetan mountain goat tail hair.

Is that male or female??? or are you of the type that say it doesn't matter...;)

I currently use the Domke Gripper (without the Quick-Release) but am finding that they still slip off the shoulder and after a while the grippy stuff will peel off...
I may be in the market to try a different brand...

[rogue_designer]

I use gordy's straps - but some people don't think they're refined enough.

Not springy, not wide - tho he does have a padded version.

I also really like Domke Grippers. Perfect for my rolleiflex.

[nikon_sam]

Just got back from checking out the Artisan & Artist site...those are very nice and as far as price...if they can outlast my F2 they're a bargain...

[yanidel]

Use to have the Epson RD1 one but did not like having the camera weight on my neck. So I used to hold it in my hand. Until I bought the Y Strap reviewed by Sean Reid (no affiliation of course). Just got it today and went for a few quick pictures around the Arc de Triomphe (i know, my practice ground is not decent;)). Came back very satisfied with it : don't feel the weight of the camera, less obvious to people and very quick to raise to your eyes. Also, I like the fact that you can easily take quick shots from the waist level with one hand only as the one sided ring is a pretty stable support when hangind on the strap. I'll let you know if my opinion changes after more usage

[rtphotos]

After reading many rave reviews on Luigi's straps and cases I had to give it a try. I just received a Luigi/Leicatime leather strap about 2 weeks ago.

I asked for a "custom-order" strap and specified the exact length (non-adjustable), width (12mm), and color. It turned out beautiful, not bulky, is very soft and comfortable on the shoulder, as well as when wrapped around the wrist.

I've been using it on my Leica IIf and find it a good match. On a heavier camera I think my Domke Grippers may be better suited, but for the smaller Barnack cameras, these Luigi's 12mm straps are quite nice.

Good luck!

rt :)

[rlouzan]

http://www.leicagoodies.com/strap.html

http://www.leicagoodies.com/lehook.html

[sanmich]

I hate to say that but I prefer the narrow black basic nikon strap to the leica.
Only problem: you need to buy a camera to get those :-) And of course to blacken the Nikon logo..

[naren]

I hate to say that but I prefer the narrow black basic nikon strap to the leica.
Only problem: you need to buy a camera to get those :-) And of course to blacken the Nikon logo..

actually the narrow black strap is my strap of choice and I've found those that come with the cameras are typically twice the width. this one is all black, non-descript and great for streetphotography....www.http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37064-REG/Nikon_639_AN_4B_Nylon_Neck_Strap.html

well this link seems not to work but it's a Nikon AN-4B. I used to also have a neoprene Nikon strap which I could remove and then clip together the little strap parts still on the camera. I thought they were great and regret that I only have one which now looks extremely nasty. I've seen a Hakuba brand strap that looks to be of similar design and I hope it will be interchangeable with the Nikon strap parts. The neoprene really does make a heavier camera feel much lighter... great for the bigger digis if you shoot those.

[Steve Litt]

Use to have the Epson RD1 one but did not like having the camera weight on my neck. So I used to hold it in my hand. Until I bought the Y Strap reviewed by Sean Reid (no affiliation of course).

I looked at these but decided not to risk the whole weight of my RD-1 to one strap lug.I use a luigi strap and halfcase instead.

Regards
Steve

[Steve Litt]

Artisan and Artist. I like them so much there's a 'mini-review' here:

http://www.rogerandfrances.com/photoschool/mt%20artist%20+%20artisan.html

Cheers,

R.

I was interested in the AA silk strap but when I inquired about ordering one the postage was nearly half as much again!Which I couldn't understand having had numerous items from the USA with far more realistic charges.Anyone know of any other source for the UK?

Regards
Steve

[eugenechua]

the Artisan Artist white stitch strap looks soooooo sexay. i bet anyone would cream just looking at it with a chrome leica M. hmm my leather fetish is giving me all sorts of signals to send in an order....

Argh!

[kingjon]

Artisan and Artist straps are my favorite right now. Simple clean design paired with unbeatable workmanship-a winning combination!
Jon

[Frankie]

A strap end, no matter how soft, hand-made of leather or not will eventually wear off the chrome and faster yet, the paint.

The best way to stop that cold is the method Leica used in the M6, M7 and M8...attach a piece of plastic to the camera body above the eyelet.

A poor man's way is to stick a thin silicone bump on the camera body just above the strap eyelet. Silicone bumps are available in any hardware store and cheap. They were originally manufactured for silencing closure of kitchen cabinet doors.

If the bumps finally wear, stick on a new one.:)

[tmfabian]

i use the leica straps with that lousy rubber girpper doodad cut off.

[dexdog]

My favorite by far is the PacSafe strap for SLRs. Most comfortable that I have ever used.

[monochromejrnl]

AA- black cordovan, supple, narrow but very strong... barely noticeable when wrapped around my hand three times...

[gb hill]

On my soviet rf's & SLR I use a domke gripper. It's a cool strap & will not slip off the shoulder. On my Bessas I like the factory strap. There is a leather shop down the road thats run by a biker dude & I have been thinking about getting him to make me a strap.

[John Camp]

I have the UPstrap on all my cameras but one -- and highly recommend it. It's very secure, and the strap will not come off your shoulder until you want it to. It's also quite simple, and not too expensive. The odd camera is a D300, with which I am experimenting with the Y strap. It's an odd strap that works very well, but I find that in some way that I'm unable to specify exactly, it annoys me. On the other hand, the function is so good, that it's hard to turn away. It's also easy to wrap around your hand if you want to take the camera off your body, and shoot one-handed. I'm going to do some photography at the Republican National Convention for a local news outlet, and I'll have the Y strap on the D300 and the UPstrap on a D3. We'll see.

IMHO, the Leica strap is an embarrassment to the company. Nikon straps are a bit unwieldy for me, and I also don't like being a walking billboard.

JC

[pfoto]

Domke Gripper.

[richard_l]

Domke Gripper works for me.

[robbert]

I own two Luigi straps (less costly deluxe) the ones with no neckpad. They feel really great, and don't strain the wrist when I wrap them around my wrist. The leather feels great and I love the look. Excellent service from Luigi!

+ they smell great :)

[Bob Michaels]

None, I have never met a neck strap or wrist strap that I have liked. They all seem to get in the way.

And I almost never use a camera bag either. I just carry the camera in my hand with a pocket full of film.

[gns]

I had to look at mine. It says "Lumix" on it. Don't remember where I got it. Thing is always slipping off my shoulder, too. So I went to Artist and Artisan website, because a lot of people are mentioning them in this thread. Those things are not cheap! While I was there, I saw this picture of this bag packed up and I laughed out loud. I mean, there is 1 roll of film in there! Looks like room for 1 more, though. Hilarious.

http://www.artisanandartist.com/bags/acam1000.htm

Cheers,
Gary

[ali_baba]

ive been using those leica neoprene straps for binoculars.
aside from being too hot for a hot day they're great for shooting.

[rover]

I am a Luigi guy myself. To me, there is nothing else like them.

[charjohncarter]

This is the one I use one on five cameras. It swivels so not twisting of the strap, and it has these cool leather patches so there is no rubbing on the camera at the lug.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/147003-REG/Domke_742_6NY_1_5_Web_Camera_Strap.html

[pfoto]

That one has a 1½ inch strap, wider than the normal 1 inch. You can also get the 1 inch Gripper with the QR swivel clips, which can be quite handy. Even though the swivel clips are metal they don't seem to damage cameras/lenses.

[dng88]

I like OP/TECH USA as you can "reduce pound" (as the nickname to call it in camera shop) by taking off the middle part. It was now in every camera so that I can bring only one middle part and then all camera just use the smaller string in bag.

I did have a bit worry as the weakest part if break may drop the camera. But that can help to any strip I suppose.

[marke]

I didn't mind the nylon Leica strap too much on my M6TTL, but when I got my MP I really wanted a high quality leather strap. I opted for A&A's ACAM-250 Neckpad Strap in black:

http://www.artisanandartist.com/straps/acam250.htm

I've been very happy with it's feel and performance. The soft leather conforms well when I wrap it around my wrist. And when I chose to carry it over my shoulder, it is solid, with just enough "give" to it, but not too much like a neoprene strap. It also looks very cool on the MP. :cool:

[kevin m]

If function is your chief concern, you can't beat the UPstrap. In normal use, it simply won't slide off your shoulder. You can bend at the waist to pick things up, and it still stays on your shoulder. :)

[ederek]

On Saturday I had a full CLA done on an M4. Along with the CLA, purchased a lens hood and black leather 1/2 case made by Mr. Zhou (from China). When I arrived home that day, the Artist & Artisan White Stitched strap had arrived, what timing!


http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/../photopost/data/7654/M4-50mmSummicron-md-3570.jpg

Wish the stitched strap was Black versus Navy Blue.

It is not adjustable in length - will need to use it for a while to see if this length works for me.

Thanks for all the suggestions here. Might try one of the UPstraps as well.

[Meakin]

One Company , that I don't see mentioned much is these guys:

http://www.luxecase.com/ They're Korean, but I know for a fact that they ship world wide, or at least they did for me.

Quality, and packaging for that matter - is superb.

Cheers,

Meakin

[marke]

I probably would have bought this model instead of the Neckpad Strap if it was in black. I mean, why did they choose BLUE? :confused:


On Saturday I had a full CLA done on an M4. Along with the CLA, purchased a lens hood and black leather 1/2 case made by Mr. Zhou (from China). When I arrived home that day, the Artist & Artisan White Stitched strap had arrived, what timing!


http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/../photopost/data/7654/M4-50mmSummicron-md-3570.jpg

Wish the stitched strap was Black versus Navy Blue.

It is not adjustable in length - will need to use it for a while to see if this length works for me.

Thanks for all the suggestions here. Might try one of the UPstraps as well.

[peter_n]

Domke Gripper. The one and only.

[rlouzan]

Schwalberg Strap/Strapateer:D.

WANTED: Schwalberg Strap/Strapateer.
Please send PM.

Thanks,
RLouzan

[luketrash]

Here's what I did.. I got fed up with high prices, so I went on etsy.com to their Alchemy application and put out a work order on a custom leather strap.

I posted a couple of photos of the Artist and Artisan leather strap as well as a Luigi strap and asked for anybody in the leatherworking crafts to bid on a recreation.

So for 25 dollars, I'm having a custom black-with-white-stitching strap made that has my name embossed into it and some nautical star embossings as well.

Viva La Etsy.

[PATB]

I have tried (and still own) the following for my MP: Upstrap, Optech, AA Neckpad Strap, Y-strap and Leica strap. The best for me is the one from Action Custom Straps. Very soft and comfy leather. Pricy but I should have just bought that to begin with.



http://www.actioncustomstraps.com/Custom_Camera_Straps/Leather_Series_CS/Blackheart_Regular/blackheart_regular.html

[rlouzan]

Good idea:cool:- Thanks!

Let us know how it tuns out.

Here's what I did.. I got fed up with high prices, so I went on etsy.com to their Alchemy application and put out a work order on a custom leather strap.

I posted a couple of photos of the Artist and Artisan leather strap as well as a Luigi strap and asked for anybody in the leatherworking crafts to bid on a recreation.

So for 25 dollars, I'm having a custom black-with-white-stitching strap made that has my name embossed into it and some nautical star embossings as well.

Viva La Etsy.

[sniki]

Definitely: Artisan and Artist silk cord strap!

Sniki

[ElrodCod]

The Nikon AN4B is just right for me. A similar strap came with my Bessa R2s.

[matt352]

Does anyone have experience with these kinds of wrist straps? (pics from online auction sites)

http://i17.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/0d/85/b6bf_1.JPG

http://www.greenlife-style.com/ebay/camera/AM00/AM02/01.jpg

[Jamie Pillers]

Or just a little piece of black gaffers tape does the job nicely.

[mh2000]

I have one with a smaller pad and it works well with my Canon 20D and smaller prime lenses...

Does anyone have experience with these kinds of wrist straps? (pics from online auction sites)

...

[theprez]

I just got a bunch of Luxecase straps from Korea (www.luxecase.com (http://www.luxecase.com)). I got the link from an earlier post on this thread (thanks so much)

Initial impressions? Decent value prices. Flawless craftsmanship. Top class materials. I'm worried they'll make my cameras look cheap. Will figure out how comfortable they are this weekend, but the leather is soooo creamy soft.

Took less than a week to arrive from Korea. Though their site is mostly in Korean, its very easy to order for non-Korean speakers...a simple email to them was all it took. They accept PayPal. The president of the company, Mr Kim answered email personally and immediately, even though I ordered over the New Year period. Now THAT is service. A true gentleman.

These straps are not only beautiful to touch and look at, they even smell great. The packaging is first-class. I couldn't think of a nicer gift to give a fellow photographer than one of these exquisitely made and packaged straps. I actually intended one of these as a gift, but now I'm feeling ashamed of myself...I want to keep it. Oh lust! get thee behind me. :D

[sepiareverb]

A Domke Gripper 1" w/swivels is on all but one of my cameras. I've got a Luigi strap on one body, a Nikon F4. I quite like the Luigi strap, but the Domkes are cheaper and just as comfortable.

[Spider67]

The Bessa factory strap looks very much like my favourite Nikon strap....only a bit sloppier made

[Frankie]

I hate to say that but I prefer the narrow black basic nikon strap to the leica.
Only problem: you need to buy a camera to get those :-) And of course to blacken the Nikon logo..

I concur...especially earlier AND latest versions without the white Nikon name logo. [The earlier versions uses chrome slider buckles, latest using black delrin molded with the Nikon name...naturally.]

A strap is only for hanging the camera around your neck or across the body. Wider ones distribute weight better. A length of non-slip materials sewn-on prevents unwanted slip-off's.

Nylon webbing is far stronger than leather and looks good in black.

The Nikon black strap is available separately for ~$15. In Tokyo, many camera stores sell identical no-brand-name version without any markings...for $2. I bought a few in my last trip.

You can also make your own easily:

Nylon webbing from 10mm to 25mm, or 3/8" and up [and in rainbow colors] are widely available, also matching delrin "slider" buckles...even the double loop type used by the almighty Leica strap. A length of silicone surgical tubing slipped onto the strap makes a perfect non-slip pad; also ironed-on waist-band non-slip tapes available in sewing notion stores.

The ends of the webbing is neatly sealed by placing it near a stove-top heat element. Sewing the ends permanently is easy...no pre-punching necessary.

Cutting a length, seal the ends and loop it onto slider buckles takes 5 minutes. No exotic skills required.

I have been making my own before the hippie color wide-strap fad of the early '70's...in army olive drab.

Contrary to popular opinions regarding the benefits of those little leather taps that purport to protect the camera finish: they don't work; rubbing something long enough even with a non-abrasive substance wears the surface...including solid titanium camera bodies.

The only effective way I have ever known is the way used in current M6, 7, 8's...a plastic tab mounted above the eyelets. Before anyone rushes out to buy a Leica just for that, a stick-on translucent silicone bump commonly used as bumpers in kitchen cabinets works great. I even have some black ones if you must use black.

[Jason Sprenger]

For a neck strap on an RF, I like the Voigtlander thin nylon one that came with my Bessa R2a. I removed the "grip" strip so that the strap will slide easily when I wear an RF camera bandoleer fashion. Grippy straps don't work well worn across the body, particularly under a jacket.

Though when I have a bag with me, usually a wrist strap will be found on the tripod socket.

[BB52]

my handmade strap!

[TWoK]

I'm a fan of the griptac bandoleer for my SLRs but I am still trying to find the perfect rangefinder strap.

[gilpen123]

I like Gordy's straps

[kitaanat]

Since I fall in love with vintage camera I use Nikon Coolpix's strap on my first Kodak Retina and later I design my own camera strap. When I go to snap around the city people always ask me "where do you get this strap?"
:)

anat

[EricC]

I was interested in the AA silk strap but when I inquired about ordering one the postage was nearly half as much again!Which I couldn't understand having had numerous items from the USA with far more realistic charges.Anyone know of any other source for the UK?

Regards
Steve


Try here :-

http://www.reddotcameras.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=1471

or here for an even larger selection :-

http://www.theclassiccamera.com/category_ARTISAN_AND_ARTISTS_1.htm

Regards
Eric

[Roger Hicks]

Here's what I did.. I got fed up with high prices, so I went on etsy.com to their Alchemy application and put out a work order on a custom leather strap.

I posted a couple of photos of the Artist and Artisan leather strap as well as a Luigi strap and asked for anybody in the leatherworking crafts to bid on a recreation.

So for 25 dollars, I'm having a custom black-with-white-stitching strap made that has my name embossed into it and some nautical star embossings as well.

Viva La Etsy.

Yes... except that I had a couple of 'clones' made of a strap I particularly liked that was no longer in production (Kik-90) and the leather just wasn't right: too thick and stiff.

Cheers,

R.

[seifadiaz]

Luigi straps for me. Very comfortable.

http://leicatime.com/a000-STRAPS-page.htm

[peter_n]

I'm still Domke Gripper but I've cobbled together two camera straps from old Domke bag straps. They're 1½" wide with swivel hooks and extremely flexible in length.

[axiom]

I use braided Tibetan mountain goat tail hair.

Got one to spare?

[axiom]

Artisan and Artist. I like them so much there's a 'mini-review' here:

http://www.rogerandfrances.com/photoschool/mt%20artist%20+%20artisan.html

Cheers,

R.
Where can I get the hemp ver.?

[Keyne]

Love my Domke Gripper in Khaki . Its been mentioned before but I really like them too. I carry it on my shoulder all day long at times and it stays there nicely with confidence (e.g. no slipping whatsoever). Also, it doesn't have a logo so thats nice... I couldnt stand the Olympus, Panasonic logos in the straps. That being said... once my M8 gets here I think I am going to go for a wrist strap instead of a shoulder strap.

[ped]

I bought a strap from Luigi and got a custom length (after measuring the length of my R-D1 strap) non adjustable one in the 'rally' colour. It's perfect and really nicely made.

[paulfish4570]

old-fashioned pentax 1/2-inch leather strap, naked with split rings.
optech with the neoprene band for the neck, 3/8-inch nylon strap ends for split rings.

[mathomas]

I mostly use wrist straps, but for my Fuji 690 and SLRs, I like both the Domke wide and narrow straps. If you want grip you turn the rubber "in", if you don't, turn it "out". I'm an outie, because I like to shift the camera around over my shoulder.

[back alley]

I bought a strap from Luigi and got a custom length (after measuring the length of my R-D1 strap) non adjustable one in the 'rally' colour. It's perfect and really nicely made.

i'm curious as to what length you chose...

i just ordered a gordy non adjustable in 58 inch length. i normally use a wrist strap but thought i'd try a long strap for the cold winter months...bandolero style.

[back alley]

The silk strap by A&A is my favourite.

they look great! but too short!

[maddoc]

they look great! but too short!

... and cause aching neck and headache when used with anything more heavy than a IIIf w/ 5cm Elmar or comparable ...:o

[Contarama]

Marked Made in Germany in very tiny letters on both ends. Wish I knew who made it...more like jewelry than a strap.

http://oklahomawildbunch.com/teach/Strap.JPG

[ped]

i'm curious as to what length you chose...

i just ordered a gordy non adjustable in 58 inch length. i normally use a wrist strap but thought i'd try a long strap for the cold winter months...bandolero style.

I ordered 115cm long. I chose this length because the camera hangs at the right height allowing me to grab it without having to think about it, also its comfortable worn over the shoulder diagonally and it seems to be the best position to avoid the camera slapping back and forth when worn across the chest.

I didn't want the length adjustment because I wanted as little bulk as possible as more often than not my camera is carried in my home made man-bag and the strap neatly balls up into the bag; a shoulder pad or length adjustment but would mean the strap as a whole is less 'supple' and malleable.

Cheers
ped

[rbsinto]

I buy the old cloth(?) / nylon(?) yellow and black Nikon straps for four or five dollars at flea markets and swap meets. Then I remove the adjustable metal buckle and sew the strap to the desired length, sew a strip of velcro to the bottom side (which mates with the velcro on my vests epaulettes), dye the strap black to get rid of the Nikon logos, and I'm good to go.

[LeicaFoReVer]

Marked Made in Germany in very tiny letters on both ends. Wish I knew who made it...more like jewelry than a strap.

http://oklahomawildbunch.com/teach/Strap.JPG
I have similar one for my yashica. It is nice for trimming your hair on your neck :D

[LeicaFoReVer]

By the way guys I made a custom neck strap for my M6 by myself :)

It is braided 6 leather laces with tick leather connections at the end. I can post images later on :)

[Vics]

domke gripper
Plus one for the Gripper.

[ChrisPlatt]

http://www.vsevideocam.ru/products_pictures/116e3c57d569a3e978aabca97e4a8e07_regular.jpg

Chris

[Gumby]

i'm curious as to what length you chose...

... but thought i'd try a long strap for the cold winter months...bandolero style.

Wouldn't it be better to measure your diagonal girth? Wearing a strap like that is highly dependent upon both physique and clothing choices.

[back alley]

i did measure using a long domke utility strap from one of my bags. i wear my 5xb very low and on the hip or my backside.
the camera shoud be at about the same place on me as well.

[Gumby]

Plus one for the Gripper.

Agreed.

Also, Tamrac has nylon strap with grip material that I find quite pleasant to use.

I don't like neoprene straps... they are as bouncy as a bad bra!

[Roberto V.]

For my heavy SLRs I use OP/TECH USA straps. They have an excellent grip. For my M4, Artisan & Artist. I carry my contaflex in its original case (removed the rear rivet to make it a half case) and its original leather strap. It looks beautiful in its brown case.

[funkpilz]

I've used the Artisan&Artist silk cord strap, which is beautifully made, handles beautifully, but it's very expensive.
For now I'm using Gordy's strap, which combines all of the above with an affordable price.
I have yet to try Domke Gripper straps, but I hear they're excellent as well.

[back alley]

i love the gripper straps but they are too short for me...same with the silk cord straps...too short.
gordy shipped mine today so i'll report back when it arrives.

[Mister E]

My favorite is the adjustable artist and artisan strap in OD, but the Leica strap works well too.