Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/18
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Bob Adler http://www.rgaphoto.com On Apr 18, 2011, at 11:07 PM, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: > If the yellow strap is anything like yellow Kryptonite I'd stay away from > it. > > > -------------------- > Mark William Rabiner > > > > >> From: Bob Adler <rgacpa at yahoo.com> >> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:57:26 -0700 (PDT) >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Speaking of Hasselblad... >> >> Any experience with the Yellow? > ;-) > Bob Adler > Palo Alto, >> CA > http://www.rgaphoto.com > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Mark >> Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> > To: Leica Users Group >> <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Mon, April 18, 2011 8:46:58 PM > Subject: Re: >> [Leica] OT: Speaking of Hasselblad... > > Mines black. I cant speak for the red >> one. > Or blue. > > > -------------------- > Mark William >> Rabiner > Photography > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ > mark at rabinergr >> oup.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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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