hand strap for linhof

[davidb]

I just got an older Linhof Tech III and the leather hand strap is showing it's age.

So I am wondering if there is a place to buy a replacement?

[Richard Kelham]

You almost certainly won't get one from Linhof. Try a custom leather worker...

[David A. Goldfarb]

Go to APUG.org and send a PM to MikeS. He had some replacement straps made up a while back, but they may have been for the ergonomic grip, rather than the plain side strap. In any case, he could tell you the shop that did it.

[Bob Salomon]

A newer Linhof strap may fit. Marflex has them in stock. Marflex@aol.com

[Mark Cudworth]

I made a replacement strap for my Tech III from an old leather strap. Just cut it to the right length and width, punch two holes in it for the screws to pass through, wrap it around the mounting plate and screw the plate back on. I can take a few pictures if you like, but it is extremely simple. You can use a good quality leather belt for the leather if you like -- the strap remnant I used was free.

[Jeff_6094]

The current strap will fit, I bought one for my Tech III.

[Brian Ellis]

This is late but for the benefit of others who might later see this thread, I bought a replacement strap for my Master Technkika from MidWest Photo Exchange. It cost about $30 less there than from Marflex.

[Darin Boville]

Reviving an old thread here...doesn't seem to be much info on the web...

What's a good neckstrap for the Technika? The ones I have are all made for SLRs and have that little plastic do-hickey that locks the strap. Doesn't look like it will hold the weight.

I know that Linhof makes a strap (for $100?). This post has a pict of it: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...6&postcount=15

But is there anything less less spendy?

--Darin

[Frank Petronio]

I don't think a regular strap will cut it, but perhaps a military surplus rifle strap? Or a wide belt modified by a leather worker? Actually a Linhof one for $100 isn't out of line....

I wonder if you really want a 10-12 lb pendulum swinging from your neck though? Your chiropractor will love it though.

[Darin Boville]

I don't think a regular strap will cut it, but perhaps a military surplus rifle strap? Or a wide belt modified by a leather worker? Actually a Linhof one for $100 isn't out of line....

I wonder if you really want a 10-12 lb pendulum swinging from your neck though? Your chiropractor will love it though.

Oh, I'm not planning on letting it dangle from my neck too often. I am just find that many times I need a third hand for a few seconds--unlocking the tripod legs, or taking a meter reading or whatever, and I don't want to set the camera down--just need a few seconds. But, damn. In those few seconds I'm eyeing that little plastic piece...

--Darin