Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/05

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Subject: [Leica] "bottom to bottom" Leicas
From: "RP Johnson" <rpjohnson2@home.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 12:07:14 -0800
 
On the Street Photography list, there was mention of someone that bolted two
Leicas together at the baseplate so that he could take photos simultaneously
rightside up and upside down.  While this is a bit silly (all you have to do
is turn the negative 180 degrees), I recall seeing a photo of a German
photographer in WW2 holding two Leicas joined at their baseplates.

I'm certain that he was not doing this for the reason mentioned above, but
what would be the reason for such an arrangement?  Any historians have the
answer?

Thank you

rp johnson