Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 02:55 PM 2/16/99 -0600, Anderson, Ferrel wrote: Ferrel, I've tackled this problem by fabricating a handrest on the front of the camera, much like the grips that are molded into modern SLRs. I use "Sculpy", a plastic clay - first configured while it's soft, then hardened in the oven. Instead of attaching it permanently, I use spare camera vinyl, which you can buy from International Microtools or other camera parts suppliers, and tape it in place. Works great - balances my R5 with a heavy lens like the 80 Summilux. John .... >On the other hand, the RE and R6 cameras are superb. Their vastly superior >features make them much better cameras than the Leicaflexes, and I use them >almost exclusively. Unfortunately, they are too small, and the bodies are >too thin. > >Ferrel Anderson >