Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I suspect I could first thread the marker into the cable release recepticle of a non-working parts camera to cut the threads and eliminate the possibility of damage to my Leica. I will try it. Roland Smith Oakland, California - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Ford" <dford@san.rr.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 7:37 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] Alternative softie > I filed the ball marker stem into a three sided(<)affair and trimmed to > length. > The 'edges' of the stem self threaded into the cable release. Very minimal > force applied. I probably could pull it out with 'minimal' force if I > choose. Its secure enough though that it doesn't wobble or fall out. > DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME DISCLAIMER. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Roland > Smith > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2001 6:30 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] Alternative softie > > > How do you thread it? Is it threaded by forcing into the cable release > receptacle? > > Roland Smith > Oakland, California > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Doug Ford" <dford@san.rr.com> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2001 10:06 PM > Subject: RE: [Leica] Alternative softie > > > > A plastic golf ball marker for a soft release? > > I immediately went to my golf club bag, fumbled through some tees and golf > > balls until I found my ball markers. A little filing and trim to length. > > It works perfectly. > > You my friend , are a genius. > > > > Doug Ford > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of robmellor > > Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2001 3:23 PM > > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > > Subject: Re: [Leica] Alternative softie > > > > > > When i bought my new rapid winder i also orderd a softie at the same time > > from classic camera (of London) that was three months ago, problem with > the > > amount they need to order to make shipment worth there while with duty etc > > or so they say. > > > > I have fallen in love with the rapid winder big style, helps the balance > of > > camera so much i keep it on even if no need for rapid firing. I also > > acquired a second hand rapid grip at a good price, not sure about the grip > > yet though it is earley days. > > > > Point of message is i have heard such good things about the softie was > > getting frustrated with delay however i have found that PLASTC golf ball > > markers screw in and out perfectley, so with a little trimming of lenghth > > really works well. Obviousley it won't be anything like the real thing but > > it really feels good. > > > > On the upside its nice to see a picture of my favourite golf course > > (Turnberry) when i take pictures. > > > > > > Regards Rob > > > > Manchester England > > > > > > -- > > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > > -- > > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html