Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Austin Franklin wrote: >"D-ring" ARGH! Why on earth do the camera companies give people these >things? > I think it is to hold the straps on... >All they do is mung up the camera. > Well, they generally hold the strap to the camera too, which is a good thing. Leica puts nice little bumpers on the vulnerable spot, and I find some moleskin helps preserve the finish too. >Yes, yes, yes, they ARE >functional....but tripping the shutter with a hammer is also functional. > Haven't tried that yet. With or without the softie? ;) Seriously, it is easy to make a little leather or moleskin 'pouchlet' to protect the camera from brassing, but I have found the Leica bumper prevents the same. And, the camera is at more risk with no strap, at least for me. Cheers! - - marc - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html