Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> From: "Mxsmanic" > I also have a psychological block that requires that Leica > gear come into > contact only with other Leica gear, never "foreign" gear, > lest the Leica gear > become ritually unclean. (snip) The only exception I've > made was for a tripod, and I had to bless the tripod before > mounting the M upon it. > > SonC advises: > You could find one of the "Leica branded" tiltall tripods, > or better yet, take the Leica ball head designed for the > tabletop tripod and use it on most tripods, thus keeping > the camera baseplate pure of outside influences. > > Of course there's always the option of a beanbag; fill a > large zip-lock with black beans and one red bean to simulate > the logo. Of course, if your Leica is silver, it won't > match very well. The advantage to this move is you always > have a possible meal with you. :>D > > Regards, > > SonC > http://www.SonC.com My psychological block is even more severe than Mxsmanic's, I refuse to put color film in any of my Ms. It is B&W or nothing. sl