Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/11/24

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Subject: [Leica] Wrist Strap recommendation request was OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes
From: john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 06:09:47 +0000
References: <83484FA5-7731-4713-9004-8EA8C1273CAF@mac.com> <64F1910A-EC7C-478A-A665-0287268378CB@bex.net> <AB6E7984-4A2A-4207-8CCF-08EC092E59EC@mac.com> <80F9701439F20347874CE5E4E03C22E99CAF4B03@WHIZZMAIL02.whizz.org> <CAE3QcF5HnAbfCiGGhb-U9=XOA_kjjroo7n=8-hhxH+HBcZh-Sw@mail.gmail.com>, <650751CF-3730-44F7-8E16-77F25368D3A2@frozenlight.eu>

The cat? I guess his web site has become expected/known but I still find it 
a nightmare - just as well I am not after any of his stuff ;-)

john
________________________________________


I have no interest in the products, but his administrative assistant is 
pretty cute ;-)

Nathan Wajsman



On Nov 25, 2012, at 3:18 AM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote:

> 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
>>>
>>>


Replies: Reply from photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman) ([Leica] Wrist Strap recommendation request was OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes)
In reply to: Message from abridge at mac.com (Adam Bridge) ([Leica] OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes)
Message from hlritter at bex.net (Howard Ritter) ([Leica] OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes)
Message from abridge at mac.com (Adam Bridge) ([Leica] Wrist Strap recommendation request was OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes)
Message from john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster) ([Leica] Wrist Strap recommendation request was OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes)
Message from hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson) ([Leica] Wrist Strap recommendation request was OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes)
Message from photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman) ([Leica] Wrist Strap recommendation request was OT: NEX-7 firmware update has important fixes)