Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi LUGers, I think I have lurked long enough... I have learned so much from reading this group that I think it's high time I tried to give something back. So, I have three issues I'd like to contribute to, if you would all bear with me... 1) Disguising the Leica I like to tape over the "Leica M6" but leave the red dot alone. Why? Because people have come up to me and asked if the camera was made by Mattel, which incidentally uses a very similar logo. I tape the white lettering over because it saves me from having to educate somebody about Leica cameras when all I want to do is shoot. It's not because I'm concerned about getting it stolen... which brings me to my next point. 2) Security On a trip, nothing beats having insurance to cover your gear in case it gets broken or stolen. But, even tho you may be covered, if your gear is swiped you're still without your beloved cameras for the remainder of your trip! I have found a good solution. I recently purchased an alarm system for my camera bag. The way it's set up is that a receiver unit, about the size of a small cell phone, goes into your bag. The transmitter unit, about the size of a car alarm control, goes on your person. When armed, if you are separated from your bag by more than 10 or 40 feet (user selectable), a 110db alarm on the receiver unit in your bag goes off, and doesn't shut itself off until you're back within the specified distance. This works both ways: either someone takes your bag, or you get absent minded and forget to take it with you. The unit is called "Track-IT" and you can see it at http://www.laptopguardian.com 3) Turn your M6 into a digital camera I don't know if anyone here is aware of it yet, but a company in California just came out with a digital attachment that they claim will fit any 35mm camera and convert it into a megapixel digicam. Check it out at http://www.imagek.com. Hope these bits of info help some of you out!! ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com