The Gibson is a handmade full grain leather camera strap, made in Western Australia. Wider than the Vincent at 13mm, it offers a more substantial feel and a little more support without being a padded strap or an all-day workhorse. It’s a clean, well-made leather neck strap designed for photographers who want something with presence.

One of the Gibson’s most distinctive details is the natural, unstained underside. While the top face is dyed black or whisky, the reverse is left in its natural leather tone. It’s the kind of considered detail that sets a handmade strap apart from anything mass-produced.

Made from Italian full grain vegetable tanned leather, the Gibson develops a rich patina over time. The whisky colour in particular takes on a warm polished character with use a strap that looks genuinely better after a few years than it did on day one. The Gibson has become a favourite leather camera strap among film camera photographers and works well with mirrorless cameras, compact rangefinders, and smaller DSLRs.

Specs

• Full grain Italian vegetable tanned leather
• 13mm wide
• Available in black and whisky, natural unstained underside
• Lengths: 75cm, 95cm, 110cm and 125cm (measured split ring to split ring)
• Hand stitched with waxed thread
• Stainless steel split rings
• Compatible with the majority of lug-type cameras

Length guide

The 75cm shorty places your camera at chest level for quick access. The 95cm is the most popular neck strap length. The 110cm works as a neck strap or crossbody carry and the 125cm is a cross body when wearing a winter jacket or for larger framed photographers. Not sure? Visit our strap info page.