Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I wrap my Domke neck strap around my wrist. I almost never have my camera hanging around my neck. Unless I'm making change at the Duane Reade. And not even then I just plop it back in my side bag. Wrap a neck strap tightly around your wrist and it binds your camera to your hand. But you can adjust it however you want on the fly. Just don't get it caught in one. Mark William Rabiner Photography http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ > From: Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:18:45 +1000 > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Wrist Strap recommendation request was OT: NEX-7 > firmware > update has important fixes > > I have used Luigi's for years. They aren't cheap but the couple I have keep > going strong after being on assorted cameras. > He makes a tiny one now with the fine cord to thread through the eyelet of > small cameras. Perfect on compact cameras. > http://www.leicatime.com/a000-STRAPS-page.htm > . Pretty umm creative website ;-) > The Gordy one is quite neat if not as stylish. Someone gave me one a couple > of years back. I found the leather stiffer than I like personally. > > > Cheers, > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > > > On 25 November 2012 11:51, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > >> Gordy's seem to regularly be mentioned (I have not used one) >> www.gordyscamerastraps.com >> >> john >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> That little pancake lens is quite attractive. I haven't tried the 16mm >> prime. >> >> I have been carrying my NEX-7 with a wrist strap when suddenly it suffered >> a massive failure. Luckily it fell into my bike's handlebar bag! Now I >> have >> to find another one. >> >> Anyone have recommendations for a good, reliable, sturdy wrist strap that >> isn't huge? Something 2-3" wide is a non-starter for me. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Adam >> >> On Nov 24, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net> wrote: >> >>> Welcome news. And did you notice that Sony moved the instant-video >> button on the NEX-7 Jr, the NEX-6? >>> >>> Also, they've announced a 3x telescoping "pancake" zoom for the E mount >> that's only slightly longer/thicker than the 16mm prime lens. With that, >> the NEX-7 with a 3x zoom might become jacket-pocketable. Although, after >> having walked around multiple sites and towns for many hours over two >> weeks >> in Provence last spring, I do like the way the camera with the weight of >> the current 18-55 balances so that it dangles securely from the fingertips >> curled under the grip, always at the ready. Very convenient and very handy >> as one walks along. With a wrist strap, which was never actually "needed". >>> >>> -howardan/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information