Where Can I Get a Retro Strap?

Fl_Gulfer · 07-08-2010, 08:09 PM

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These are the one's I have found, I like the Red strap the best but the White Letters keep falling off.

Ratmagiclady · 07-09-2010, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I found a nice authentic hippie strap once that had hippie attached.

Well, that's the only way to really get them.

I think I've told the story of why I will never use the dog-clip fasteners they come with, (at least without welding them shut) before.

It involved nearly dropping an FTb onto a tour group of kindergarteners from three stories up and a miraculous midair snatch of the loose end, as well as, I believe, someone's assistance in keeping me from going over the railing in the process.

Beware cheap fasteners. Not worth the karma.

supersneeze · 07-10-2010, 01:03 AM

Check Out

Riley G Strapworks out

Camera Straps - Camera Strap - Designer Camera Straps - Cool Camera Straps

There a So-Cal based premium hand made camera strap maker specializing in leather, vinyl and various recycled materials such as cloth from a vintage couch or leather from a porsche seat.

They'll make you a custom strap too with any fabric you choose as long a you can provide a 4" x 30" piece

stevebrot · 07-10-2010, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by supersneeze

Check Out

Riley G Strapworks out

Camera Straps - Camera Strap - Designer Camera Straps - Cool Camera Straps

There a So-Cal based premium hand made camera strap maker specializing in leather, vinyl and various recycled materials such as cloth from a vintage couch or leather from a porsche seat.

They'll make you a custom strap too with any fabric you choose as long a you can provide a 4" x 30" piece

I think I should go into business selling high end camera straps

Steve

frank · 07-10-2010, 06:05 PM

How about this one?

frank · 07-10-2010, 06:07 PM

My favorite strap:

Had to buy two SuperA cameras to get these straps

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-10-2010, 06:38 PM

There are plenty on eBay:

eBay search: Hippie strap

eBay search: Rainbow strap

Chris

magkelly · 07-10-2010, 10:42 PM

Thanks, I didn't get that lucky when I was looking the other day though. Lots more since then. Anyway, I've got one coming I think, an old rainbow strap, though I still may try making one or two just for fun now that I see how easy they are. The luxury strap cracked me up though. Nice, but that place, the straps they cost more than most of my cameras did! LOL

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

There are plenty on eBay:

eBay search: Hippie strap

eBay search: Rainbow strap

Chris

Ratmagiclady · 07-11-2010, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by frank

How about this one?

Ooh, now *that's* something that'd be precious to a small group of overlapping fandoms.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-16-2010, 10:50 AM

What's all this talk of retro, I'm still using the original LX straps they came with, in fact I have moved them across to my DSLR's now.

PGillin · 07-16-2010, 12:22 PM

A while back pacific rim camera had some NOS pentax straps. Can't really get much more retro than that.

stevebrot · 07-16-2010, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by PGillin

A while back pacific rim camera had some NOS pentax straps. Can't really get much more retro than that.

They still have a bunch of Pentax straps, though I think they are the new type similar to those that ship with the current model cameras.

Here is a copy/paste from their catalog:

Quote:

88439 ASAHI PENTAX SLIM LINE NECK STRAP, BLACK AND RED, NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE $5.00

88500 ASAHI PENTAX SLIM LINE NECK STRAP, BLACK AND RED, NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE, CASE OF 10 $15.00

88499 ASAHI PENTAX SLIM LINE NECK STRAP, BLACK AND RED, NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE, CASE OF 10 $15.00

Steve

07-10-2010, 01:03 AM	#18
supersneeze New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3	Riley G Strap works Check Out Riley G Strapworks out Camera Straps - Camera Strap - Designer Camera Straps - Cool Camera Straps There a So-Cal based premium hand made camera strap maker specializing in leather, vinyl and various recycled materials such as cloth from a vintage couch or leather from a porsche seat. They'll make you a custom strap too with any fabric you choose as long a you can provide a 4" x 30" piece

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07-08-2010, 08:09 PM	#16
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. These are the one's I have found, I like the Red strap the best but the White Letters keep falling off.

07-09-2010, 12:34 PM	#17
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Blue I found a nice authentic hippie strap once that had hippie attached. Well, that's the only way to really get them. I think I've told the story of why I will never use the dog-clip fasteners they come with, (at least without welding them shut) before. It involved nearly dropping an FTb onto a tour group of kindergarteners from three stories up and a miraculous midair snatch of the loose end, as well as, I believe, someone's assistance in keeping me from going over the railing in the process. Beware cheap fasteners. Not worth the karma.

07-10-2010, 05:52 PM	#19
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by supersneeze Check Out Riley G Strapworks out Camera Straps - Camera Strap - Designer Camera Straps - Cool Camera Straps There a So-Cal based premium hand made camera strap maker specializing in leather, vinyl and various recycled materials such as cloth from a vintage couch or leather from a porsche seat. They'll make you a custom strap too with any fabric you choose as long a you can provide a 4" x 30" piece I think I should go into business selling high end camera straps Steve

07-10-2010, 06:05 PM	#20
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	How about this one?

07-10-2010, 06:07 PM	#21
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	My favorite strap: Had to buy two SuperA cameras to get these straps

07-10-2010, 06:38 PM	#22
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	There are plenty on eBay: eBay search: Hippie strap eBay search: Rainbow strap Chris

07-10-2010, 10:42 PM	#23
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901 Original Poster	Thanks, I didn't get that lucky when I was looking the other day though. Lots more since then. Anyway, I've got one coming I think, an old rainbow strap, though I still may try making one or two just for fun now that I see how easy they are. The luxury strap cracked me up though. Nice, but that place, the straps they cost more than most of my cameras did! LOL Originally posted by ChrisPlatt There are plenty on eBay: eBay search: Hippie strap eBay search: Rainbow strap Chris

07-11-2010, 06:12 AM	#24
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by frank How about this one? Ooh, now that's something that'd be precious to a small group of overlapping fandoms.

07-16-2010, 10:50 AM	#25
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	What's all this talk of retro, I'm still using the original LX straps they came with, in fact I have moved them across to my DSLR's now.

07-16-2010, 12:22 PM	#26
PGillin Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 343	A while back pacific rim camera had some NOS pentax straps. Can't really get much more retro than that.

07-16-2010, 01:06 PM	#27
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by PGillin A while back pacific rim camera had some NOS pentax straps. Can't really get much more retro than that. They still have a bunch of Pentax straps, though I think they are the new type similar to those that ship with the current model cameras. Here is a copy/paste from their catalog: Quote: 88439 ASAHI PENTAX SLIM LINE NECK STRAP, BLACK AND RED, NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE $5.00 88500 ASAHI PENTAX SLIM LINE NECK STRAP, BLACK AND RED, NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE, CASE OF 10 $15.00 88499 ASAHI PENTAX SLIM LINE NECK STRAP, BLACK AND RED, NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE, CASE OF 10 $15.00 Steve