The Strapateer Reviews 140

Matthew at the Strapateer was kind, considerate and understanding. I had been concerned that my billing address in Japan seemed incomplete. Matthew kindly included my extra information with the delivery instructions. Also when Fedex updates stopped before delivery Matthew apologized and reassured me. The crank camera winder arrived safely the next morning in secure packaging and the product was easily attached to my Leica M3; using the simple instructions and allen key included with the winder.

So good to deal with a company run by a photographer making superb products for photographers! All my rangefinder cameras now have these straps and I’ll be buying more when I start using my SLRs again in the summer.
Matthew is so helpful and quick to respond. Thanks…again!

These straps and the designs really live up to expectations. Expertly crafted and excellent use of fine quality materials.

Friendly service from start to finish and fast shipping. I now have several of these and love the various combinations that can be assembled. Comfortable to wear and a perfect homage to the original Strapateer. I'm more than confident they will last another 60 years alongside my cameras.

Thank you!

Excellent product, great quality and design
A camera strap made for photographers by photographers.
Highly functional and comfortable

Another great experience with the Strapateer. My order was shipped same day and arrived the next day. The strap flawless and exceeded expectations.

Outstanding leather quality and workmanship, pleasent communication en fast shipping.

Very happy with the vest. Shipping was fast.

This strap exudes high quality. A perfect match for my Rolleiflex.

The belt, which was made longer according to my wishes at no extra charge, fits perfectly and will hopefully accompany me on many small and large trips - thank you very much for that

Just put this strap on your camera and you'll feel like you're getting closer to the photographer you admire!

I have purchased several versions of these for various cameras. The leather is strong yet supple and can be worn around the neck all day. I typically walk about 10 miles when I’m out with this and the strap doesn’t chafe and doesn’t add loads of weight. I love the classic look and the nickel hardware is a pleasure to the touch. These are the only straps I will use from now one. The icing on the cake is that Matthew is a true gentleman and pleasure to deal with.

I had a great experience with Strapateer. I was very impressed with the Type A strap, packing was great, leather and hardware looks and feels great to use! Strapateer definitely hit the nail on the head with the vintage feel of these straps. Feels right at home on my M3 and Nikon F. Excited to order more in the future!
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Also, shipping times to the Midwest USA was incredible! had the strap in my hand within three days of order!

Phenomenal products. Have three straps now. These guys are taking all my money.

Awesome packaging. It is professional and certainly could function as the gift wrap if I wanted. Great logo!!

Product arrived on time. Quality looks amazing, feels great. The strap is sturdy, rivets were in place. Couldn’t be happier.

The Strapateer vest is beautifully constructed and the fit is perfectly (std M fits a 40-42” chest) with just enough room to spare. The buttons on the top of the sleeve holes are a fantastic, simple design that works just as intended. Really great overall.

Great Product, Great People! Gives your camera a 1960's, 1970's feel! Strapateers are made to last unlike a lot of today's camera straps.

I recently purchased two camera straps from Strapateer, and they meet and exceed all expectations. The customer service was excellent—communication was clear and prompt, and shipping was blazing fast. Despite the tracking code showing no info until delivery, the straps arrived in just three days over a weekend here in Pennsylvania. The packaging showed great attention to detail, and the straps themselves are even better.

At first touch, the leather felt wonderfully plump and soft, with finely crafted edges. After some use, I’m happy to report they’re breaking in beautifully and will age with grace. The hardware is solid and attractive, lending a neat and polished look to the straps.

The Type A strap is a real standout. Having spent years using various thin, non-adjustable straps, switching to an adjustable one has been a refreshing change. It’s versatile—perfect for hand-holding or cross-body wear and also works well as a shorter, mid-chest neck strap. While I haven’t fully explored all the buckle’s functions, it adds charm and I’m sure there’s more functionality to discover.

I also ordered a Type C, though I haven’t had much chance to use it. I was hoping the small split ring might help minimize rubbing on the Leica SL. Even so, it’s beautifully made, with leather and hardware that match the quality of the Type A. *Update* since leaving my original review Matthew informed me that they have a custom option available for SL style strap mounts. It just arrived today (very quickly, again!) and I am completely satisfied.

All in all, this was a fantastic experience, and I wish Matthew and his team all the best. As they say, they’re photographers working for photographers, and it shows. Highly recommended!

Fotovest / Photovest perfect fit and fast delivery. Cheers for good service.