Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark Pope wrote:. > Yes, I know It's a tool and a damn fine one at that, but I still feel nervous about losing or damaging £2500 worth of gear in one hit. I think it was Kyle that said that once you have dinged your camera it doesn't seem to matter after that - I haven't got there yet...<<<< B.D. responded: >>> So go get a screw driver or a cork screw, apply the point to the bottom > of the baseplate, and scratch the damn thing! There! It's a tool. Now go > have fun with it and stop worrying about it. :-)<<<< Right on B.D., :-) I think Mark could eliminate his anxiety attacks by using the camera with no thought at all about what it cost, or he'll go around like a sweet little old lady of 105 worrying about why she didn't die at 85! He may understand and agree they are tools and excellent at that, but sooner or later his M 6 is going to get a ding or scratch or worse.............. he'll drop it simply because he's in "overdrive protective mode!" And down it'll go. Yep and he'll be devastated like any of us. But the worse thing to do at anytime is to be over protective, because that's when one creates their own accidents, as opposed to shooting away having fun taking picture being as happy as a new born clam! Then again, it's to each his own. But I might add Mark, that if you do have an inadvertent accident due to being overly cautious we'll still give you our sympathy. But be prepared for a few solid tongue lashes for being too protective. ;-) Now go out, forget the damn cost and take pictures with nary a care in the world and your photos will be wonderful. :-) ted Ted Grant Photography Limited www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html