I don't like to stand out in a crowd either, and I avoid garish equipment. I'm still using the Pentax-logo-emblazoned *ist D strap, but I turn it upside down. However, with some Leica users, the black tape is somewhat of a pretension. I'm not talking about obvious user cameras like the one shown in this thread. But if you read the Leica forum, you'll notice that some of the fondlers will hold endless discussions regarding the best way to cover the red dot on their precious Leicas. The alleged motivation seems to be more of someone attempting to rip "the world's most valuable camera" from their timid grasp. Although many who practice this blacking out ritual don't seem to ever take their cameras out of the house. Amusing fellows, those Leicaphiles. Paul Stenquist (Who likes his ancient Leica iiif, but never fondles it:-)
> On 1/9/04, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >A doco I caught today on HCB mentioned he painted the shiny bits of his > >Leicas black to be more stealthy.. Gaffa tape.. sure why not.. > > > >:) > >Ryan > > This is an interesting point. I must admit to being of this disposition. > I have never used brand-emblazoned camera strap, ever. In fact I have a > padded shoulder strap that I have adapted for use, that is easily > removable. I don't go for garish camera bags either. LowePro stealthy > black all the way, Agent 86 ;-) > > > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=====| www.macads.co.uk/snaps > _____________________________ > >
