Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]When I was using Hasselblad I used to use it on its standard neck strap which balances it very well with the 80mm pointing to the ground. The neck strap fits on two silver lugs rather than the 'conventional' fit so I can't think how you would attach a conventional strap. Gerry Gerry Walden LRPS +44 (0)23 8046 3076 (Office) +44 (0)797 287 7932 (Mobile) Web: www.gwpics.com Blog: www.gerrywalden.wordpress.com On 19 Apr 2011, at 11:15, afirkin at afirkin.com wrote: >> I'd ask at HUG, but they are awfully quiet people :-) >> >> 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? > > I put it round the neck on a wide strap, works ok. The winder is just > toooooo heavy with its load of batteries. I have one and never use it for > this reason. > > Alastair > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information