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With the TP half case for the OM-3, comes a leather wrist strap. It's dark brown to match the case and almost perfect. It's leather, elegant, not chucky, not bouncy, no metal bits to scratch the camera. The fatal flaw is that the fabric attachment piece is so fragile. Mine is beginning to fray already. Any ideas of something similar but stronger?
 
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

Amazon.com: SMALLRIG Camera Wrist Strap, Vintage Leather Camera Hand Strap for DSLR SLR Mirrorless, Adjustable Safety for Fujifilm X-T5 X-T4 X-T3 X-T30 X-E4 X100V and Other Compact Cameras, Brown - 3926 : Electronics

Amazon.com: SMALLRIG Camera Wrist Strap, Vintage Leather Camera Hand Strap for DSLR SLR Mirrorless, Adjustable Safety for Fujifilm X-T5 X-T4 X-T3 X-T30 X-E4 X100V and Other Compact Cameras, Brown - 3926 : Electronics
www.amazon.com
 
Bobapingu said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
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Oh yeah! That does look nice and vintage. Vintage is a much better word than retro don't you think? Thanks for the link!
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Vintage means the item is actually old. Retro means the item is designed to look old.

Vintage is a better word because the older, real item is often rare and valuable. And can't be criticized for cashing in on a trend.
 
john isaacs said:
Bobapingu said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
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Oh yeah! That does look nice and vintage. Vintage is a much better word than retro don't you think? Thanks for the link!
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Vintage means the item is actually old. Retro means the item is designed to look old.

Vintage is a better word because the older, real item is often rare and valuable. And can't be criticized for cashing in on a trend.
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You are right. I suppose one could say, "vintage look" but then that implies fake whereas retro is a deliberate style.
 
Any ideas for a wrist strap for a white EP-7
 
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
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I have that strap and it's really tight getting my hand through it. If you have small hands it might be ok. I replaced it with a Smallrig neck strap. Interestingly, the neck strap is pretty short.

I guess when they say "small rig", they mean it.
 
MNE said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
I have that strap and it's really tight getting my hand through it. If you have small hands it might be ok. I replaced it with a Smallrig neck strap. Interestingly, the neck strap is pretty short.

I guess when they say "small rig", they mean it.
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It arrived today. Very nice and goes well with the dark brown leather half case! I have a fairly normal hand, or so I thought. I don't have any problem getting my hand in. It's got a sliding adjustment.

I attached it to the triangular strap loop. It would look neater attached direct to the metal lug but then if the triangular strap loop was taken off, it would probably get lost.
 
Bobapingu said:
MNE said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
I have that strap and it's really tight getting my hand through it. If you have small hands it might be ok. I replaced it with a Smallrig neck strap. Interestingly, the neck strap is pretty short.

I guess when they say "small rig", they mean it.
Click to expand...
It arrived today. Very nice and goes well with the dark brown leather half case! I have a fairly normal hand, or so I thought. I don't have any problem getting my hand in. It's got a sliding adjustment.

I attached it to the triangular strap loop. It would look neater attached direct to the metal lug but then if the triangular strap loop was taken off, it would probably get lost.
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It does look nice, wonder if it can be modified to support PD anchors.
 
Hexlord79 said:
Bobapingu said:
MNE said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
I have that strap and it's really tight getting my hand through it. If you have small hands it might be ok. I replaced it with a Smallrig neck strap. Interestingly, the neck strap is pretty short.

I guess when they say "small rig", they mean it.
Click to expand...
It arrived today. Very nice and goes well with the dark brown leather half case! I have a fairly normal hand, or so I thought. I don't have any problem getting my hand in. It's got a sliding adjustment.

I attached it to the triangular strap loop. It would look neater attached direct to the metal lug but then if the triangular strap loop was taken off, it would probably get lost.
Click to expand...
It does look nice, wonder if it can be modified to support PD anchors.
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You would need some leatherwork skills. But no need, some has already made one: Rope Wrist Camera Strap - Made With Peak Design Anchor Links - Etsy Australia
 
Bobapingu said:
Hexlord79 said:
Bobapingu said:
MNE said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
I have that strap and it's really tight getting my hand through it. If you have small hands it might be ok. I replaced it with a Smallrig neck strap. Interestingly, the neck strap is pretty short.

I guess when they say "small rig", they mean it.
Click to expand...
It arrived today. Very nice and goes well with the dark brown leather half case! I have a fairly normal hand, or so I thought. I don't have any problem getting my hand in. It's got a sliding adjustment.

I attached it to the triangular strap loop. It would look neater attached direct to the metal lug but then if the triangular strap loop was taken off, it would probably get lost.
Click to expand...
It does look nice, wonder if it can be modified to support PD anchors.
Click to expand...
You would need some leatherwork skills. But no need, some has already made one: Rope Wrist Camera Strap - Made With Peak Design Anchor Links - Etsy Australia
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One ebay seller that I've bought from specializes in various neck and wrist straps, including those with peak designs anchors. They don't have leather wrist straps, but they do have paracord straps:
I bought a leather case for my OM-3 that includes a wrist strap option. The wrist strap uses a peak designs anchor, and it is similar to the Peak Designs clutch wrist strap. I don't know if you can order the wrist strap separately. FWIW, the leather case is now my favorite way of shooting with the OM-3 (I have 2 grips and another leather case):
Some other wrist straps that I noticed on ebay that use Peak Designs anchors:
Here are the Peak Designs cuffs:
 
Bobapingu said:
MNE said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
I have that strap and it's really tight getting my hand through it. If you have small hands it might be ok. I replaced it with a Smallrig neck strap. Interestingly, the neck strap is pretty short.

I guess when they say "small rig", they mean it.
Click to expand...
It arrived today. Very nice and goes well with the dark brown leather half case! I have a fairly normal hand, or so I thought. I don't have any problem getting my hand in. It's got a sliding adjustment.

I attached it to the triangular strap loop. It would look neater attached direct to the metal lug but then if the triangular strap loop was taken off, it would probably get lost.
Click to expand...
I guess I should have said that I don't have trouble getting my hand through the strap. It is not easy for me to get my hand out easily.
 
MNE said:
MNE said:
MNE said:
Y
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  • Here are the Peak Designs cuffs:
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I bought a PD cuff to use with my E-M1 II. The camera has such a nice grip that I never used the cuff. I like to impress people by having the red snap thingy hanging off the camera though :-)
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I also bought a Peak Design cuff some time ago, but I don't like it because it is not easy to remove your hand from it once it is tight against your wrist. I bought this much cheaper wrist strap from Amazon which I find easier to use:

 
Hexlord79 said:
Bobapingu said:
MNE said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
I have that strap and it's really tight getting my hand through it. If you have small hands it might be ok. I replaced it with a Smallrig neck strap. Interestingly, the neck strap is pretty short.

I guess when they say "small rig", they mean it.
Click to expand...
It arrived today. Very nice and goes well with the dark brown leather half case! I have a fairly normal hand, or so I thought. I don't have any problem getting my hand in. It's got a sliding adjustment.

I attached it to the triangular strap loop. It would look neater attached direct to the metal lug but then if the triangular strap loop was taken off, it would probably get lost.
Click to expand...
It does look nice, wonder if it can be modified to support PD anchors.
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Smallring has another option not a leather strap but seems compatible with PD anchors

Smallrig Universal Camera Strap Adjustable Shoulder Strap for Canon Nikon Sony Fujifilm Olympus DSLR SLR: Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo

Smallrig Universal Camera Strap Adjustable Shoulder Strap for Canon Nikon Sony Fujifilm Olympus DSLR SLR: Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
www.amazon.de

and a cheaper option, a braided camera hand strap

 
pkel said:
I also bought a Peak Design cuff some time ago, but I don't like it because it is not easy to remove your hand from it once it is tight against your wrist.
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I believe that’s the point: stops the camera slipping off and crashing to the ground if you lose your grip.
 
Bobapingu said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
Oh yeah! That does look nice and vintage. Vintage is a much better word than retro don't you think? Thanks for the link!
Click to expand...
This is the one I am using on my OM-3. It looks and feels very nice



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Vale46 said:
Bobapingu said:
MattGeo399 said:
Perhaps this one from Smallrig? I don't have it, but was also looking to see what wrist straps are out there and this one looks decent.

https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Vintage-Mirrorless-Adjustable-Fujifilm/dp/B0BNVP8RW6
Click to expand...
Oh yeah! That does look nice and vintage. Vintage is a much better word than retro don't you think? Thanks for the link!
Click to expand...
This is the one I am using on my OM-3. It looks and feels very nice

68924246975447ad928d95325be19123.jpg
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That's the one I had on my E-M10 II. I took it off and got a Small Rig neck strap because 1) a little tight to get my hand out of the strap. Need two hands. 2) when walking around sightseeing on the street, I prefer to have my hands free.



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