Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: just put the strap on and get going.
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Sat, 06 May 2000 19:58:23 -0700
References: <v04011703b53a72909192@[169.132.153.14]> <3914CF5F.152D@wenet.net>

Rich Lahrson wrote:
> 
> Guy Bennett wrote:
> > your no nonsense approach to putting on the camera strap is definitely
> > *not* the leica way! if you can actually put that strap on without having
> > an orgasm, you might as well be using a n****.
> 
> Hi Guy,
> 
>      I'm I alone in being a 'no strap' photographer?  I find neckstraps
> resticting, I can't move the camera at will, often to unusual viewpoints
> when I'm not looking through the viewfinder and estimating the
> focus.  With a neckstrap, it's unlikely I would use the camera in a
> freer, less preconceived way.  The Leica can be kept in the pocket or
> handbag, removed for a shot and than replaced.
><Snip> 
I'm the other one!
Mark Rabiner

Replies: Reply from John Coan <jcoan@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] Re: just put the strap on and get going.)
In reply to: Message from Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net> (Re: [Leica] initializing your leica? just put the strap on and get going.)
Message from Rich Lahrson <tripspud@wenet.net> ([Leica] Re: just put the strap on and get going.)