Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At least this problem has a simple fix: don't put the M8 on a tripod with a heavy lens. Actually, who would put their Ms on tripods except to shoot wall charts and rulers anyway :-) At 07:29 PM 5/23/2007, Jerry Lehrer wrote: >Jim und Bob, > >I see that the M8 does not have a stud on the opposite end of the >body which would be engaged >by a lug on the base plate. ALL my M Leicas have that stud-lug that >hooks the base to the body >before the latch is turned, > >Speaking as an aerospace stress analyst with over 50 years of >experience, plus a degree in metallurgy, >I assert that the M8 has a totally inadequate base locking design. >To use the term we use, it is NFG. > >I agree that this puts me in the "complainer" category, and I don't >even own an M8! > >Jerry // richard (This email is for mailing lists. To reach me directly, please use richard at imagecraft.com)