Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/31

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: the MP again
From: "Phong" <phong@doan-ltd.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 21:56:38 -0400

Hi Jim,

What do you mean 1/2 (RRS B82) ?
I use the RRS plate for the Contax G2.
I find the RRS plate for the M6 too cumbersome,
so got rid of that.

- - Phong


jcb@visualimpressions.com wrote:
> I use a 1/2 RRS B82 plate on my RapidWinders. This allows quick
> tripod use
> and unencumbered normal RapidWinder use. The tripod hole is in the center
> on all of my Rapidwinders. The lip of the B82 goes over the front edge of
> the RapidWinder and the plate is cut off just in front of the RapidWinder
> advance lever. Smooth the edged with a fine file. Blacken with Birchwood
> Casey Aluminum Black if desired. During normal camera/RapidWinder use
> you'll never know it's there. But if necessary, you can plop your
> M camera
> on a tripod post-haste.
>
> A Gitzo 1228, a Gitzo 1277M magnesium centre ball head with a RRS
> B2 clamp,
> and a Gitzo shoulder strap (carry the tripod head down) make a "you won't
> know it's there until needed" tripod. Great for long treks where a tripod
> could be useful. Like in a forest, cityscapes at night, max DOF with slow
> film, etc.
>
> JB



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