Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/03

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Subject: [Leica] CTOOM flash bracket.
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 14:32:51 -0600
 
They ARE for tripod mounting.  Using a CTOOM to mount an M2/M3 to a
tripod is much sturdier than mounting the camera on the end of the base
plate.
Bud

Dr James Harper wrote:

> [Snip]
>
> On a separate subject, the flash bracket CTOOM  (1953-64) has two small
> holes either side of the centre  (visible in the photo on p.243 of the
> Leica Collectors' Guide, 1992 Edition). Does anyone know what they are for?
>  I do not remember from when I once owned one if they are threaded or not.
> It does not look as if they are to enable tripod mounting.
>
> Regards.
>
> JH
>