Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mines black. I cant speak for the red one. Or blue. -------------------- Mark William Rabiner Photography http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ mark at rabinergroup.com Cars: http://tinyurl.com/2f7ptxb > From: Chris Crawford <chris at chriscrawfordphoto.com> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:44:01 -0400 > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Speaking of Hasselblad... > > Mark, that's the strap I have for my Hasselblad, and I agree, its NICE! > > > -- > Chris Crawford > Fine Art Photography > Fort Wayne, Indiana > 260-486-2581 > > http://www.chriscrawfordphoto.com My portfolio > > http://blog.chriscrawfordphoto.com My latest work! > > http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christopher-Crawford/48229272798 > Become a fan on Facebook > > > > On 4/18/11 11:28 PM, "Mark Rabiner" <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: > >> I have a foamy strap with fits the special Hasselblad side lugs. >> Its superior to the Hasselblad wide strap I also have. And never use. And >> cost me a hundred bucks just about. >> I also have a super thin strap. For when you have it with your tuxedo or >> strapless evening gown. It wraps around your hand. >> >> The foam thing I see now is made by Op/Tech USA makes you much less tired >> after several hours with the camera on you and in use. The >> SUPER PRO STRAP? I see its called and here's the URL: >> >> http://optechusa.com/straps/super-pro-strap.html >> >> The thing about a strap with a Hassy and a folding finder is the strap >> actually helps you take the picture. You look down at the camera and the >> strap is holding it there as its braced against your protruding tummy. So >> its in that respect a different thing then on a Leica or a nikon. On a >> Hassy >> the strap around your neck and then on the camera is like a mobile tripod. >> It does not get in the way. It only helps with the taking of the picture. >> if you use a prism that doubles the weight of the camera and for sure >> you'd >> want the foam. But I'd recommend learning to use the camera without a >> prism. >> You'll have it on you more. And you'll need less pain pills. You'd need >> arms >> like Popeye to hold that in front of your face. >> >> At the end of a busy shooting and walking with your camera day you will be >> 33.3% less tired with the Op/Tech or I will send you ten bucks and a >> ticket >> to get a back rub and an Advil. >> >> Oh and it cost $26.95 instead of $99.99 if you want something from Sweden. >> And is a far superior product. That never happens. Here it did. >> >> >> -------------------- >> Mark William Rabiner >> >> >> >> >>> From: Frank Filippone <red735i at earthlink.net> >>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:53:06 -0700 >>> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Speaking of Hasselblad... >>> >>> On a tripod? >>> >>> Over the shoulder it goes..... lens pointing down. >>> >>> Forget the winder, you don't need to carry the extra weight. >>> >>> Frank Filippone >>> Red735i at earthlink.net >>> >>> >>> So how do people (used to) carry their Hasselblads? For anything over 20 >>> feet, of course I'd put it back into the bag and carry the bag. However, >>> how >>> about just moving around, looking for the shots etc. I don't have a >>> neckstrap and I can't imagine it would work. I usually just sort of >>> cradle >>> it but it's touch to do when you need two hands to move and adjust the >>> tripod. >>> >>> I suppose the CW Winder may be useful? But at 1 1/2 lbs, that's quite a >>> bit >>> of more weight? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information