Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Anthony Atkielski wrote: > I don't like to mount the F5 that way, because I worry about that tiny > screw holding all that weight. Oh boy.... it's not easy being you, is it. > The tripod mount of the M6 worries me, too. Well, it's a pretty heavy camera, of course, unlike what some prefer to believe.... > The camera is very light, but the mount is awfully eccentric, and it > apparently is part of the baseplate, not the camera body proper. It's part of the camera. When in doubt, take off the bottom plate and have a look. It never hurts to check things for yourself. > Fortunately, I plan to use it handheld exclusively. What a relief. Do wear some straps to keep the thing from falling, both round your wrist, waist and neck: you never know! Oh, and check the lens mount. It could be loose and then your lens will fall to the pavement. Bernard