Let's see your Leica M

[Michael Markey]

Originally Posted by kshapero

Can anyone explain the wrist strap thing to me, I do not get it. It looks great but, I wouldn't want it hanging from my wrist all day. Does it go with a bag?

Same for me too.
Bought an AA wrist strap but ditched it after two months.

[huntjump]

Originally Posted by nobbylon

I prefer wrapping the neck strap around my wrist as it's connected to both lugs. If the lug your wrist strap is attached to breaks your expensive gear is only held by you.

Get a Gordy's wrist strap with the tripod screw-mount.

I also though sometimes wrap the neck strap around my R-d1 when shooting it solo. I carry two usually though (R-d1 and M6). I have the R-d1 with a neck strap, and the M6 with the gordy. The gordy i really like, it cinches around my wrist for added safety, and is the perfect length to actually lean (or crank) on it to really get tension, which gives me added stability. I'll have to post a picture sometime.

Anyway, the wrist strap is far from just an aesethic accessory. In fact, it is quite the opposite. It leaves the camera in my hand ready to shoot at all times, and comfortably when resting. My second body around my neck if I was shooting with both.

[Florian1234]

Originally Posted by JoelW

M6 TTL 0.58 finder - Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35 f/1.4

What kind of bag is that? a domke?

[buzzardkid]

Originally Posted by Florian1234

What kind of bag is that? a domke?

That's a Domke F3X bag. The alternative for a gas mask bag, and side pockets too!

[kshapero]

Originally Posted by filmfan

What if...... you know (the "D" word)

Sorry I have no idea what you are saying.
What I am saying is that if I went out to shoot for the day, I would find it tiresome to have a camera in my hand with a wrist strap all day. So how folks deal with that?

[wjlapier]

Originally Posted by Florian1234

What kind of bag is that? a domke?

Looks like F8.

[cmedin]

Traded my M4-2 for a '58 SS M3 recently, and picked up a '62 Summicron DR to go with it.

[peter_n]

Originally Posted by kshapero

Sorry I have no idea what you are saying.
What I am saying is that if I went out to shoot for the day, I would find it tiresome to have a camera in my hand with a wrist strap all day. So how folks deal with that?

Akiva to repeat, it is absolutely not tiring to hang a gripped Leica body from your fingers all day. The wrist strap is merely a fail safe. I have gaffer tape on my Tom A. grip and the attached body has never slipped.

[Broke]

Here's my M2 -- Gerry Smith made it smooth as silk. M2 and the 35 Cron ASPH, the best of old and new.
Cheers,
Jim

[Membedeep]

Here is my "go all the way to basics of photography" Leica M1 with a genuine LTM CZJ Sonnar 50/2.

[seajak]

Here is my Leica M outfit. The M6 was bought new in 1986 and the 35mm 'cron v4 bought used about the same time. The Tele-Elmarit is a recent addition, bought to replace one I sold in 1990, a decision I've regretted ever since .


Leica M6 by seajak, on Flickr

cheers,
clay

[JoelW]

Originally Posted by wjlapier

Looks like F8.

Yep, it's an F8. Fits the M6, some film and a P&S perfectly.

[stonydeluxe]

[withness]

M6 + Voigtlander 40mm 1.4

[naruto]

Been using this combination for the past 3 weeks...

M3 repaint by Saita-san + 35 cron pre-asph + Yashica finder. The strap is some cheap one which is used for phones...

[maddoc]

Looks great !! Which lens(es) are you using (going to use) ?

Originally Posted by stonydeluxe

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[stonydeluxe]

Thanks. I use the VC 28/1.9, VC 35/2.5 and a 1936 Elmar 5cm/3.5.

[Paulbe]

stonydeluxe--an excellent picture of a beautiful M4-P!
What lighting did you use?
Thanks!
Paul

[kshapero]

Originally Posted by peter_n

Akiva to repeat, it is absolutely not tiring to hang a gripped Leica body from your fingers all day. The wrist strap is merely a fail safe. I have gaffer tape on my Tom A. grip and the attached body has never slipped.

thanks, I am slow.

[aloysius]

When my MP BP & M6 Classic met my friend's M7, M8 & M9 Ti.

[zerobuttons]

Originally Posted by peter_n

Akiva to repeat, it is absolutely not tiring to hang a gripped Leica body from your fingers all day. The wrist strap is merely a fail safe. I have gaffer tape on my Tom A. grip and the attached body has never slipped.

To Akiva and Simon:
I think you just have to use whatever fits the situation. When I do the kind of photography that I suspect that Simon does a lot, I find that the same setup that Peter describes, fits me best: M grip and wrist strap. Then the fingers are at the right positions on the camera at all times, and it´s only a question of bringing it up, so you can frame the shot.

When "touristing", I find that I have to be able to use both hands in too many situations to be able to use the wrist strap comfortably, and here I use a neck strap long enough to wear bandolier-style.

The M grip is on my MP at all times. I believe that it has pretty much the same surface texture as Peter´s Abrahamsson grip with gaffer-tape.

[cnphoto]

not the prettiest match-up around here

'55 dual stroke M3 - smoothest & quietest M i've ever had, even more so than the '57 DS M3 i used to have. M6 is now gone, traded for a Super Angulon. i had forgotten how lovely these old M's really are, I just wish I could forget that black paint M4 I fondled when I went to pick up the M3...

[nobbylon]

[quote=Tom A;1215549]

I've been looking through this thread again and this Tom is the best of the lot! closely followed by all the pics of MP3's and M6J's
regards john

[david3558]

MP + 50/2 Summicron V3



My MP with a friend's M8. We swapped lenses so he could try out a Summicron - yes, I know the UV filter is on my camera.

[LeicaFan]

Not a great picture, but here is my MP hanging out with my new (to me) M3.



The M3 has already been sent to Youxin for a CLA and I can't wait to get it back.