Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You could take the batteries out... Do you really need that film cassette? And what about a pin hole lens, lighter than a 180/2 Summicron... Any 'Sureform' rasp should take a few grams off... just a few ideas ;-) Jem - -----Original Message----- From: John Collier [SMTP:jbcollier@home.com] Sent: 21 May 2000 19:40 To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Slim-Fast for R8's? Think helium balloons. :-) > From: Jeff S <4season@boulder.net> > > Is there an easy way to shave maybe 250 grams from the weight of an R8? > I'm wondering if there's any actual ballast in there whose only purpose > is to give the camera a pleasing heft. Considering that it's a current > model and prices are relatively low right now, it looks like one of the > more interesting Leica buys at the moment. >