Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/02

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Subject: Re: [Leica] July 4, good luck
From: Jeffcoat Photography <jeffcoatphoto@sumter.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 09:42:54 -0400

M-6 and a zip lock bag-w/ hole for the glass.
Cheers Wilber

ckk wrote:

> Once again, I am heading to the great little town of Waldport, Oregon,USA on
> the coast, during the USA's big holiday, 4th of July. Usually one has to
> contend with the salty fog while photographing the meager fireworks.
>
> This year, we are blessed with cold weather late into the year, and a
> forecast of heavy clouds and probable rain on the 4th. Thrilled I got the
> Elmarit-M 90mm lens this year, but am still looking  for excuses to use it.
>
> Maybe a salt laden, rain drenched fireworks display is just the ticket.
>
> Do I immerse the entire camera system in fresh water after taking pics of
> such an  event?
>
> Or do I cover all Leica gear in Vaseline prior to the big night, just in case?
>
> Or should I simply use my old Contax IIIA color dial instead?An M-6 or a
> Contax IIIA are my only choice at this time. I should risk salt and water
> damage to only one model at a time, let the LUGgers choose.
>
> Kevin
>