Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] "FIAVI" bracket for centering Leica on tripod/panorama
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 20:19:16 -0700

MGMcGough@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Many moons ago, Leitz made several versions of a bracket that
> centered the Leica on a graduated rotating pan head.
> 
> It would then rotate on its center axis rather than the off-set
> tripod socket.  The bracket even had a provision for a spezial
> spirit level, for which I can understand the importance --------
> but for the life of me, I can't comprehend the importance of the
> rotation being off the center socket rather than the side one.
> 
> Would some one please be so kind as to explain this to me??
> 
> Mary (de Milo)

The shooting of spliced panoramics?
Mark Rabiner