SLR strap holders

RichardJack · Nov 13, 2016

Hi.
I have accumulated many vintage SLR cameras. Many have one thing in common, they are missing the small round or triangle shape ring that secures the shoulder strap to the lug on the camera body. I'm having trouble finding these, maybe because I don't know exactly what to call them. I prefer the triangle style.
Does anyone know the correct term or have some to spare?
thanks,
Rick

Neal · Nov 13, 2016

Dear Rick,

Search Amazon for "camera strap lug ring".

Good luck,

Neal Wydra

RichardJack · Nov 13, 2016

Hi,
I feel like a fool. I googled all of that in and I found many, thanks.
No need for any more replies.
Rick

AgX · Nov 13, 2016

You are no fool. Or not the only one. I did not know the german term either. I had to look it up at some photo accessory catalog. And it was a term I never even heard of...

macfred · Nov 13, 2016

In Germany we call them 'Sprengring' or even 'Splitring'.

ciniframe · Nov 13, 2016

I find my split rings, round and all sizes, at my local lock and key shop. Hardware stores that make keys also have a selection.

benjiboy · Nov 24, 2016

ciniframe said:
I find my split rings, round and all sizes, at my local lock and key shop. Hardware stores that make keys also have a selection.

The O.P. want's triangular split rings not circular ones.

mynewcolour · Nov 24, 2016

benjiboy said:
The O.P. want's triangular split rings not circular ones.

Small round or triangular is the brief.

Round rings of all sizes are easy to find in key-cutters.

sabredog · Dec 1, 2016

Are these what you are seeking?

Reliable seller. I bought ten sets recently and though postage a little slow, they arrived as advertised.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/311491835815?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Theo Sulphate · Dec 2, 2016

The better triangular rings also have clip-on plastic "shields" that protect the ring from rubbing against the metal of the camera body.

For some reason, lately I've been having difficulty spreading the rings so that I can "feed" the end into the eye of the lug. Either rings have become stiffer or I've forgotten some trick of doing it (and, no, my grip isn't weaker).

AgX · Dec 2, 2016

Theo Sulphate said:
The better triangular rings also have clip-on plastic "shields" that protect the ring from rubbing against the metal of the camera body.

At the first photo of that Ebay offer such shield is attached. Seemingly for "decoration purpose only"...

sabredog · Dec 2, 2016

Oh well. I thought the link might help. Took me a while to find those myself, so thought to share it.

SLR strap holders

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