[PPPPPP42]

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I know I read a thread about this but now I can't find it. The stainless triangle hoops on my K1000 and the metal strap parts they clip to are starting to mess up the finish on the otherwise really nice aluminum body. Rather than do the taped eyeglasses approach and just glom some tape or padding onto them I thought maybe a tiny strip of chrome or some metal colored tape on the body would work better. This IS bare aluminum right? I would hate to pull the grey finish off when I inevitably change the tape later. I could even use precisely cut duct tape as its durable, well padded, sticks like mad and is about the right color.
Unless someone has a better idea.

[Nesster]

See the leather (-like?) guard on the KX's strap ring.





I've seen vintage premium straps that have these fold-over bits as part of the whole thing. Alternately, you can make some out of thin material of some sort.

Here's some instructions:
http://www.zorkikat.com/cheap-simple-diy-strap-ring-protector/206/

[crewl1]

New Quality Leather Camera Strap Protectors For Canon Bodies Free Post Worldwide | eBay

[PPPPPP42]

At 11 pounds a set that ebay one is a tad too expensive for me to fit all my cameras with but now that I see it I can make it, thanks all.
Its surprising they didn't all come with this anyways considering all the clattering it does when you are walking while actully holding the camera, but then I suppose they expect you to have a pure cloth strap there and not a snap on swivel like my must use hipster vintage strap from the 60's.

[monochrome]

At 11 pounds a set that ebay one is a tad too expensive

$16.45 for about a penny of leather and a $50 die? Man, I'd like to be in that business. Then again, I've never seen them for sale in any camera catalog, website or store and if asked, I can't even give them the proper product name.

I once took one off a camera and carried it into a camera store - the salesman knew what it was but didn't know what it was called either.

[Nesster]

I notice Domke straps have these bits on them.

[vladimiroltean]

You can make those easily with a cutter and an old piece of leather. After doing a set you'll be an ace, you'll want to sell some too. And if I'm not mistaken, the top and bottom covers of the Spotmatic/K series are brass, either painted black or chrome.

[Moe49]

I found these camera lug protectors on eBay UK:

Camera Lug Protectors for Neck and Sholder Straps | eBay

I have purchased several sets from this vendor so far. These are a bit thicker than usual, and work very well.
The ad says ships to UK only, but they have shipped to me in California a few times already this year.

[crewl1]

At 11 pounds a set that ebay one is a tad too expensive for me to fit all my cameras with but now that I see it I can make it, thanks all.

Hey, those Ricardo Montalban Corinthian Leather cows don't feed themselves, you know.

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[KungPOW]

I use electrical shrink wrap on my camera straps. It makes removing and adjusting the strap a hassle, but it is cheap, and works well.

[magkelly]

I use a bit of plastic aquarium tubing. It's flexible, cheap at any pet store, and you can slide it up and down the clips as needed.

[KungPOW]

I use a bit of plastic aquarium tubing. It's flexible, cheap at any pet store, and you can slide it up and down the clips as needed.

But that negates the fun of taking a blow torch to your camera gear!

[ChrisPlatt]

Use the Nikon split rings (triangles) with plastic inserts.

Chris

[monochrome]

Use the Nikon split rings (triangles) with plastic inserts.

Chris

So THAT'S who makes those!! I guess I'm just too brand-centric.

[vladimiroltean]

On my black Spottie, I also use strap lug protectors like those to minimize paint loss, but on my other, chrome SPII, I have these fancy "earrings" that look nice, although they aren't very healthy for its finish.