danyves Posted August 25, 2008 Share #21 Posted August 25, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, but StreetShooter may still ask for an too long time interval for impulse shoot and miss the right time for the photo. This is really important. Like the Colt hold in hand See the Henri Cartier-Bresson videos. Give hints on this point. Henri many times did say exactly the same. In fact I just repeat his own arguments. This say, your StreetShooter is an improvement for quiet photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andym911 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share #22 Posted August 25, 2008 maybe its a European thing, or just me, but the thought of tucking my pullover into my jeans, to be able to clip it on my belt just bothers me;) thanks anyway for the suggestion andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted August 25, 2008 Share #23 Posted August 25, 2008 maybe its a European thing, or just me, but the thought of tucking my pullover into my jeans, to be able to clip it on my belt just bothers me;) thanks anyway for the suggestion andy Andy I know nothing of pullovers but the street shooter bother me for a lot of reasons. Security of the camera for one, and that goes for hanging it over one shoulder also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted August 25, 2008 Share #24 Posted August 25, 2008 For the use of a Leica in Street, see HCB here On shoulder you cannot shot fast enough, not like with a Colt Many thanks. These videos are are great. Not only were Cartier's pictures an international treasure, so was he. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 25, 2008 Share #25 Posted August 25, 2008 At this point I can't resist stating the obvious: You need a StreetShooter! That is exactly how and why it was born, with the catalyst of a "neckstrap hanging" accident in Paris in 2006. These look great for warm weather, but what does one do to attach them in cooler weather when wearing a sweater or coat which covers up the belt? That's about half the year where I live. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted August 25, 2008 Share #26 Posted August 25, 2008 For the use of a Leica in Street, see HCB here On shoulder you cannot shot fast enough, not like with a Colt Thanks for this link. HCB's photos are an international treasure, and so was he. Some of his personality comes through here - such a civilized man. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 25, 2008 Share #27 Posted August 25, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) What kind of strap were you using? The standard Leica that comes with the M8 or something else? Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share #28 Posted August 25, 2008 Brent I was using a Luigi strap that was formerly on my M6 regards andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyves Posted August 25, 2008 Share #29 Posted August 25, 2008 For me standard Leica Strap with double knot around wrist, plastic plate on upper part of wrist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 25, 2008 Share #30 Posted August 25, 2008 Brent I was using a Luigi strap that was formerly on my M6 regards andy That's unfortunate. Had it been the Leica strap, you would have had some recourse. Back in the mid-90s, a friend of mine was walking along a sidewalk with his M6 slung over his shoulder and one of the lugs that the strap fastens to came right out of the camera body and it crashed onto the cement. Leica replaced his camera, but I was nervous about carrying My M6s for years after that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share #31 Posted August 25, 2008 Brent, since the 'fall'...I did a whole bunch of focus tests to check that the rangefinder is not out and all is well. The dent in the camera is just that, a dent so no worries there. I will however try to find a failsafe way of carrying my cameras in the future...the thought of it happening again and damaging one of my more valuable (emotionally valuable) lenses makes me queazy:o cheers andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted August 25, 2008 Share #32 Posted August 25, 2008 I was impressed by the Y-Strap mentioned in this forum and view-able on their web site. I made one myself for about $6 from tough nylon strapping and some velcro, and it is excellent. The camera hangs by your side, and can be raised to your eye easily and very quickly. It also works well under! a coat or long jacket. I wandered around France this summer with this simple device, and it was ideal. I even sometimes had the table tripod attached and it was secure, comfortable and very easy to use. I put an easily released hook link between the camera and the strap. Even the real one at $30 is a good deal. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share #33 Posted August 26, 2008 Just to close the loop here the actual damage tot he body. Not too bad and as I said all is working well. Can see a bit of Brass there so am thankful that it seems to be pretty well built. cheers andy 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! 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/60956-just-after-this-shot/?do=findComment&comment=637069'>More sharing options...
danyves Posted August 26, 2008 Share #34 Posted August 26, 2008 Gaffer filling ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted August 26, 2008 Share #35 Posted August 26, 2008 Just to close the loop here the actual damage tot he body. Not too bad and as I said all is working well. Can see a bit of Brass there so am thankful that it seems to be pretty well built. cheers andy Kind of a nice looking dent, actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted August 26, 2008 Share #36 Posted August 26, 2008 Just to close the loop here the actual damage tot he body. Not too bad and as I said all is working well. Can see a bit of Brass there so am thankful that it seems to be pretty well built. cheers andy Tell em' it's from shrapnel and that the camera may have saved your life. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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