[Leica] Tom Abrahamsson's Softies

[Richard Le <rle@thoughtbubble.com>]

Speaking of Tom Abrahamsson, can someone give me info on how I can order
some Softies (and maybe a winder while I'm at it). I seem to recall
looking at a web page once, but I can't find it again.

Richard

> Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 13:56:22 -0800
> From: "RP Johnson" <rpjohnson2@home.com>
> Subject: [Leica] Sling
> 
> I have to report on the Sling that I received today from Lutz Konermann.
> This is one of those accessories (like Tom A's Softie) that costs a
> pittance, is so amazingly useful, and so obvious (once you see it) that you
> wonder why they haven't been around for decades.  Lutz has posted here
> recently that he is running a deal on the Slings, but for those of you that
> missed it or deleted it, his site is:
> 
> http://www.konermann.net/sling.html
> 
> Anyway, it forms two loops for you to insert your middle and ring fingers,
> slips over the ring lug on the right hand side of the M camera, and allows
> you to reinstall your neck strap if desired.  You carry your M cupped in
> your right hand and your index finger is naturally positioned for the
> shutter release (well, mine is; your finger may differ).  An added benefit
> is that it provides added protection against the wear of the strap rings
> against the M body (right hand side).
> 
> I suppose it would work on the left hand lug, but you would have to have 12
> inch fingers to focus the lens.
> 
> Anyway, it is a neat gizmo and is the perfect stocking stuffer for those
> LUGnuts that you aren't about to give a new Noctilux.
> 
> rp johnson