Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John I never really thought to wonder about this question and have always just used the handle to hold the camera dangling from my right wrist (strap wrapped around of course). I have had the Nocitlux on it when I am carrying it like this and did not think twice about it. So, I don't think that the strength of the handle is an issue -- but if you learn differently please let me know. Peter - ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Straus" <Mail@SlideOne.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Reviews on NEW Winder for M6...? > on 12/18/01 9:06 AM, Peter Brock at p.j.brock@worldnet.att.net wrote: > > > I have winders on both of my M6's and love them. Among other things, the > > design of the motor provides a great handle. > > I forgot to ask one thing. How strong is the handle? When ever I have any > type of "handle" on SLRs I carry the camera like that a LOT! All the weight > of the body & lens depending on the grip. Is it strong enough to hold a big > lens like the 50/1, 75/1.4, 90/2? I don't have any of these lenses yet but > if I do buy one I want whatever I get (winder handle wise) to be able to > carry the weight. > -- > John > Chicago, IL > http://SlideOne.com > ==================== > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html