Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Richard Clompus wrote: > > Dear Fellow LugNuts, > > I just got a real Leica cable release from Eric Bohman at Tamarkin in New > York. I thought I had good cable releases before - but this one is better. > It is smooth, without backlash and has a locking screw to keep the shutter > open when on B (Bulb). I'm using it with my new Leica Summi-pin lens. It > is a 50mm f40 single element pin hole lens. Great optics for that soft > look of the 1930's. The cloth that covers the cable is a fine black mesh > that is far better than the plastic covered ones I have used in the past. > It even has Leica engraved on the top of the plunger. > > Now I will no longer have to impale my M6 with a generic cable release. > And when I am too old to photograph, my kids will either continue to use it > or sell it for their inheritance. I still have the box but there weren't > any registration papers or warranty. I guess if they sell it in the future, > it will be mint with box but without registration papers. > > Funny how owning Leica cameras can make you think differently about the box > that contains Leica gear. I always seem to save the boxes too. > > Sincerely, > > Richard > ---------------------------- > Richard Clompus, OD > West Chester, Pensylvania, USA > Richard, Your kids will be on to digital cameras by then - Don't leave it in mint condition - use it heartily! Happy shooting!