Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/07

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: just put the strap on and get going.
From: "Jean-Claude Berger" <jcberger@jcberger.com>
Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 18:33:16 +0200

Hi Rich,

In the November 1955 "Le Leicaiste" French magazine one can see HCB shooting
with a no strap M3. Another M is resting between his chest and his bent elbow,
secured by a wrist strap, though.

All the best,

- --
Jean-Claude Berger (jcberger@jcberger.com)
Systems and RDBMS consultant (MCSE)
Lyon, France
http://www.jcberger.com

> Hi Guy,
>
>      I'm I alone in being a 'no strap' photographer?  I find neckstraps
> resticting, I can't move the camera at will, often to unusual viewpoints
> when I'm not looking through the viewfinder and estimating the
> focus.  With a neckstrap, it's unlikely I would use the camera in a
> freer, less preconceived way.  The Leica can be kept in the pocket or
> handbag, removed for a shot and than replaced.
>
> 					Cheers,
>
> 								Rich
>

Replies: Reply from Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com> (Re: [Leica] Re: just put the strap on and get going.)