gteague Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted September 1, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 47 minutes ago, TomB_tx said: I still have the original strap on my CL - plastic, about 3/8" wide. The M5 lugs are similar, and on that I used an old Pentax strap - same width - that would loop through the lug and attach to itself with a rivet-type connector. If you can find a thin enough leather strap, wrap through the lugs and sew the end back to the strap. Another option: I have a nice half-case for the CL that has metal strap loops on it (both sides at top). I got it from eBay seller Mr. Zhou (Zhou Camera Case) several years ago. I don't see that case shown in his store now (but does show a CLE case), but you could contact and see if they still offer it. I can post a picture of it later. I use their cases on several cameras. thanks! i found a rope strap with cord loops on the ends like a peak anchor but without the quick-connect. the cl is quite light and the cord won't wear the lugs, so it should be fine. /guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matlock Posted September 1, 2020 Share #22 Posted September 1, 2020 16 hours ago, gteague said: tks @TomB_tx! any idea what strap will work with the vertical lugs on the cl? i've looked all over and an original one just isn't to be found and i don't want to risk getting one too wide to fit through the lugs. i could use a regular strap, but the metal split rings would eat up those lugs. tks, /guy Luigi in Italy does a half case with fitted strap which allows the camera to be carried horizontally but, as with all his cases, it is quite pricey. I have one for my CL and it is superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gteague Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Matlock said: Luigi in Italy does a half case with fitted strap which allows the camera to be carried horizontally but, as with all his cases, it is quite pricey. I have one for my CL and it is superb. i have a very nice half case for my digital cl, but i'd like to carry this film cl vertically. i haven't done that in a long time. /guy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmx_2 Posted September 1, 2020 Share #24 Posted September 1, 2020 I don't know about the Leica CL, but Will Manen in the Netherlands can solder in a zenerdiode in some the old meters and then you can use regular 1.5V batteries. I've done it for my Leicameter and that works really well. I was quite dissapointed with the weincells. https://www.kamera-service.info/index.php/en/px-625 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey Posted September 1, 2020 Share #25 Posted September 1, 2020 Yeah you can easily solder a diode inline to then use those passive adapters. BTW I got tired of the 50mm frame lines in my CL, and yesterday removed the top place and masked them off. Given I only use the 40 and 90 on it, those extra lines were annoying. Here is what the finder looks like with the 50mm lines masked off. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/312881-leitz-minolta-cl-film/?do=findComment&comment=4037903'>More sharing options...
gteague Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share #26 Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) well, i decided to bite the bullet and get the mr-9 adapter so i hit the japan sites on ebay which were the only sellers. well, there was one in poland, i think. i just chose the one which promised the fastest delivery and it was like $40 + $20 shipping. a few hours later i got a message saying that the japan postal service was shut down due to covid and that i'd have to pay another $13 for dhl shipping. i've been been shaken down by an ebay seller before and i considered this nothing less than blackmail. i requested on ebay and via message to them to cancel and refund but i was still pissed and asked ebay to intervene and sanction this seller. they refused and said that the rules said he had 3 days to respond and i asked them if it was against the rules for such a shakedown and of course they had to admit it was. so there it is, the rules protect the seller but not the buyer. pr1cks. anyway, by accident i came across a familiar japanese ( or singapore? i think that's where it's shipping from) name, japan camera hunters and they had the mr-9 battery. it was $40 + $22 dhl shipping, but i ordered one from them as i think they are reliable. at least more reliable than some ebay crook. i told the worthless ebay csr that if i didn't have a refund processed by the end of the japanese business day i'm stopping payment. /guy Edited September 4, 2020 by gteague Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted September 4, 2020 Share #27 Posted September 4, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I read something similar the other day when I was looking at a camera on a Japanese eBay seller listing, and looked at the link to Japan post, which had a list of which countries they would send to, the UK was ok but the US was on the no service list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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