Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bruce, I have always been a big fan of not employing artificial lighting when ever possible. One of the reasons that lead to my interest in rangefinders. Amazing difference in hand held 15th sec photos with a rangefinder vs. a SLR. I have never paid much attention to the Domke straps but on your recommendation I will check them out next time I am in the local shop. Regards Don > From: "Bruce Bowman" <b.bowman@delkergrid.com> > > For my shooting the M5 is the quintessential available darkness camera. It's > meter sensitivity, coupled with its narrow acceptance angle is of great > comfort. Coupled with a noctilux, I have some incredible low light > photographs of family and friends at holidays. Load up with some 400 or 800 > and have at it! My M5 probably has never seen a flash. > > The dial on the back is simply a film reminder, nothing more. > The other thing I love about my 5 is the strap lugs. (I have a 2 lug > version) I can easily carry my 5 and my 6 with me anywhere, never confused, > and out of each others way, and when I need my low light camera, I just > reach to my side. For a strap, I use a Domke. The nylon part of the strap > fits perfectly in the lugs. I use a wide Domke on the 5 and a narrow one on > the 6 (again to distinguish when I am in a rush. > Bruce Bowman > Kilingworth CT