Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]How do you thread it? Is it threaded by forcing into the cable release receptacle? Roland Smith Oakland, California - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Ford" <dford@san.rr.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2001 10:06 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] Alternative softie > A plastic golf ball marker for a soft release? > I immediately went to my golf club bag, fumbled through some tees and golf > balls until I found my ball markers. A little filing and trim to length. > It works perfectly. > You my friend , are a genius. > > Doug Ford > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of robmellor > Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2001 3:23 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: Re: [Leica] Alternative softie > > > When i bought my new rapid winder i also orderd a softie at the same time > from classic camera (of London) that was three months ago, problem with the > amount they need to order to make shipment worth there while with duty etc > or so they say. > > I have fallen in love with the rapid winder big style, helps the balance of > camera so much i keep it on even if no need for rapid firing. I also > acquired a second hand rapid grip at a good price, not sure about the grip > yet though it is earley days. > > Point of message is i have heard such good things about the softie was > getting frustrated with delay however i have found that PLASTC golf ball > markers screw in and out perfectley, so with a little trimming of lenghth > really works well. Obviousley it won't be anything like the real thing but > it really feels good. > > On the upside its nice to see a picture of my favourite golf course > (Turnberry) when i take pictures. > > > Regards Rob > > Manchester England > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html