RE: [Leica] Tom Abrahamsson's Softies

["Tim Atherton" <timphoto@nt.sympatico.ca>]

Tom's website:

http://www.rapidwinder.com/

Tim A

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Richard Le
> Sent: November 10, 1999 9:00 AM
> To: LUG
> Subject: [Leica] Tom Abrahamsson's Softies
>
>
> Speaking of Tom Abrahamsson, can someone give me info on how I can order
> some Softies (and maybe a winder while I'm at it). I seem to recall
> looking at a web page once, but I can't find it again.
>
> Richard
>
> > Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 13:56:22 -0800
> > From: "RP Johnson" <rpjohnson2@home.com>
> > Subject: [Leica] Sling
> >
> > I have to report on the Sling that I received today from Lutz Konermann.
> > This is one of those accessories (like Tom A's Softie) that costs a
> > pittance, is so amazingly useful, and so obvious (once you see
> it) that you
> > wonder why they haven't been around for decades.  Lutz has posted here
> > recently that he is running a deal on the Slings, but for those
> of you that
> > missed it or deleted it, his site is:
> >
> > http://www.konermann.net/sling.html
> >
> > Anyway, it forms two loops for you to insert your middle and
> ring fingers,
> > slips over the ring lug on the right hand side of the M camera,
> and allows
> > you to reinstall your neck strap if desired.  You carry your M cupped in
> > your right hand and your index finger is naturally positioned for the
> > shutter release (well, mine is; your finger may differ).  An
> added benefit
> > is that it provides added protection against the wear of the strap rings
> > against the M body (right hand side).
> >
> > I suppose it would work on the left hand lug, but you would
> have to have 12
> > inch fingers to focus the lens.
> >
> > Anyway, it is a neat gizmo and is the perfect stocking stuffer for those
> > LUGnuts that you aren't about to give a new Noctilux.
> >
> > rp johnson