I had a similar problem years ago and placed a "washer" I cut from Neoprene
foam rubber (wetsuit
material), over the strap/lug. This also reduces the marring of the strap metal
ring on the camera
body.
Might possibly work for the E410?
Tim Hughes
--- Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I went to the photoshop to get the film for my TOPE entry developed.
> They had both bodies in the case, so I took a quick feel.
>
> The E-410 is indeed a big step back toward the OM model for size.
>
> However, I was surprised to fins that the E-410 was quite uncomfortable
> to hold for me. It has lugs with rings for the camera strap, a nice
> retro looking feature, Unfortunately, the right one ends up right under
> the knuckle of my middle finger and is almost painful. I think it would
> be painful with much use. Readjusting my grip to avoid it was
> uncomfortable and awkward.
>
> The E-510 has the strap slots sticking up from the top as is more common
> these days. It was quite comfortable to hold.
>
> When I got home, I tried holding an OM-1. I had used one just a few days
> ago, and found it comfortable. On the OM-1, with index finger on the
> shutter release, my middle finger fits nicely above the strap lug, with
> the lug between middle and ring finger knuckles. On the E-410, the lugs
> are too close to the release for my hand.
>
> Is this not a problem for those with E-410s?
>
> Moose
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