Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On re-reading Joel Meyerowitz's recollections of meeting H C-B (at the St Patrick's Day Parade of 1963), he recounts that Henri was about to have his camera stolen from him by a drunk in the crowd. Henri deftly threw his camera at the drunk's face and caught it again (natch!) as it rebounded at the end of its tether, as it was secured to his wrist. The camera didn't reach the drunk but he recoiled through instinct, lost his balance and fell to the floor, in an instant, Henri was gone. Meyerowitz and his cohorts, (Richard) Horowitz and (Tony) Ray Jones were astounded, and promptly set about tying their Leicas to their wrists and practising the 'Henri Flick'. Perhaps this could be a LUG sport, to be practised at future meetings of LUGgers around the planet ? ! Jem - -----Original Message----- From: V8PWR@aol.com [SMTP:V8PWR@aol.com] Sent: 05 March 2001 19:30 It's one con in practice is if you use two bodies; the sling body is now glued to your shooting hand, so you've got to put the camera down somewhere in order to get at the second camera that's hanging around your neck or shoulder. For two camera shooting, neck straps still work best. Dan >> You can combine the Sling with an ordinary Leica strap . Simply attach the strap on the ring inseat if the lug itself . JO GOODTIMES -FRANCE/ AIRBORNE RADAR TECH / LIVE FREE OR DIE