Cheap Simple DIY Strap Ring Protector

Metal Rings used for camera straps can abrade or damage camera surfaces.  Some makers offer accessories which sheath the ring.  But these can be expensive and pricey…

Cost of material used is really less than two pesos….

1. Get a piece of vinyl leatherette material.  One that is half a millimetre thick and about 10×10 cm.  10 square cms will make many pairs of strap protector. Real leather can also be used.  Leather workshops often throw scrap (retazo) material- irregular and off sized for any other use, but perfect for these cover protectors.  Scraps from old upholstery, bags, diaries, etc can be used::

2. Cut two pieces.  Each should be large enough to sandwich the strap ring. The shape will depend on the ring’s shape. In this example, round rings are used so straight edges with bevelled ends are used.  For triangular  rings, an hourglass shape can be used.  Punch a hole at the centre for the camera’s lug and two slits for the strap:

3, Insert the camera lug through the centre hole of the strap protector. Then the ring:

4.Then thread the strap through one slit, then the ring and out the other slit on the protector.   Tighten the ends of the strap and the set up is complete: