Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The cat? I guess his web site has become expected/known but I still find it a nightmare - just as well I am not after any of his stuff ;-) john ________________________________________ I have no interest in the products, but his administrative assistant is pretty cute ;-) Nathan Wajsman On Nov 25, 2012, at 3:18 AM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > I have used Luigi's for years. They aren't cheap but the couple I have keep > going strong after being on assorted cameras. > He makes a tiny one now with the fine cord to thread through the eyelet of > small cameras. Perfect on compact cameras. > http://www.leicatime.com/a000-STRAPS-page.htm > . Pretty umm creative website ;-) > The Gordy one is quite neat if not as stylish. Someone gave me one a couple > of years back. I found the leather stiffer than I like personally. > > > Cheers, > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > > > On 25 November 2012 11:51, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > >> Gordy's seem to regularly be mentioned (I have not used one) >> www.gordyscamerastraps.com >> >> john >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> That little pancake lens is quite attractive. I haven't tried the 16mm >> prime. >> >> I have been carrying my NEX-7 with a wrist strap when suddenly it suffered >> a massive failure. Luckily it fell into my bike's handlebar bag! Now I >> have >> to find another one. >> >> Anyone have recommendations for a good, reliable, sturdy wrist strap that >> isn't huge? Something 2-3" wide is a non-starter for me. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Adam >> >> On Nov 24, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net> wrote: >> >>> Welcome news. And did you notice that Sony moved the instant-video >> button on the NEX-7 Jr, the NEX-6? >>> >>> Also, they've announced a 3x telescoping "pancake" zoom for the E mount >> that's only slightly longer/thicker than the 16mm prime lens. With that, >> the NEX-7 with a 3x zoom might become jacket-pocketable. Although, after >> having walked around multiple sites and towns for many hours over two >> weeks >> in Provence last spring, I do like the way the camera with the weight of >> the current 18-55 balances so that it dangles securely from the fingertips >> curled under the grip, always at the ready. Very convenient and very handy >> as one walks along. With a wrist strap, which was never actually "needed". >>> >>> -howardan/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>>