Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I don't like the holster because the camera isn't a firearm nor does it really need deployment in that way. But more so that this is an egregious implementation of what is essentially a camera strap that costs over $100. I also think the holster is a solution looking for a problem. I personally think that luxury leather goods are mostly a waste because there are less expensive ways to do the same thing. A regular camera strap works just fine for me, probably better, since the strap is actually around a limb or my neck and helps prevent the dropping of my camera. I do own two very nice pairs of leather shoes. One dressier than the other. The less dressy pair are boots that I walk in every day and have probably put in 2000 miles on since I got them last spring. They were expensive because they are the best made boots you can get, have orthopaedic options and all I have to do is replace heels and toes infrequently. I rationalize them because they serve a very valuable purpose: they get me everywhere, provide the best support which helps my back and they are incredibly durable. I just can't see a rationalization for the camera holster aside from carrying the camera as jewelery. The method of carrying the camera DOES look quite comfortable though and the load is spread across a broader area (then again I could get a Sears "hippie strap" and take care of that.) Again, just my opinion. Phil Forrest