[Leica] Softies SOLUTION!

["Daniel Ho" <hod@idirect.com>]

I think I posted this suggestion before.  But the Softie is part of the
SOLUTION and not part of the problem.

Just tie a small piece of rubberized cord around the right neckstrap lug.
Then, before replacing the camera into its bag, just wedge the piece of cord
in between the Softie and the camera.  Voila!  You can't fire the shutter OR
turn on the meter.  As well, there is nothing to lose and the piece of cord
is easy to put into place as well as remove.



Daniel Ho

Matrix Meridian Corporation
Toronto, ON CANADA
Email: HoD@MatrixMeridian.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Ted Grant
> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 13:17
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Softies
>
>
> Francisco wrote:
>
> >The only (slight) problem has been the storage and unstorage in my bag (a
> >small Lowepro) which is a bit tide: I've got some very nice pics of the
> >interior and my hand! :-)>>>>
>
> Hi Francisco,
>
> there were a number of posts re the soft touch release and tripping in the
> camera bag syndrome. Here's the the jist of comments:
>
> When you fire the last frame before putting the camera in the bag.....do
> not advance and just put the camera way uncocked.
>
> This is an old ahbit to break not immediately advancing after shooting and
> being prepared for the next magical moment. However, you will soon acquire
> the new habit shortly,  but it saves a lot of "bumped in the bag frames."
> :)
>
> Another thought. Sandy and I have started saving frames from whenever you
> bump the soft release exposing a frame accidentally, we keep those frames
> for a nouveau art collection of images! :) It's surprising what can be
> captured purely by accident.
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