Rafael Macia
Member
Hello,
The lens carrier is Leica made, and attaches to the tripod screw. Years ago, a similar device was made by Benser, which held not one but two lenses. They come up on ebay regularly.
Anyway, the carrier has a sort of cut out into which the bottom of the body sits so it is quite secure, and does not move around once it's screwed The lens mount works fast, and is easy to get a lens switch done.
Essentially, having to put a back lens cap on, is dispensed with.
Having a lens in the carrier changes the feel, and weight. Holding a Leica M, with a lens ( especially a heavy one, like a 75 Summicron) in the carrier, is not so comfortable for carrying around the neck. But then again a motor drive alters the feel and weight, in a similar way.
It is not a popular accessory, but for me, an interesting one. Everything is right there. No looking, no fumbling.
When I use a two lens walkabout set with the carrier, I remove the strap, and prefer to take it out of a bag, shoot, and return all to the bag.
if you ever see one try it out for balance an feel. It really is not so bad
Rafael
The lens carrier is Leica made, and attaches to the tripod screw. Years ago, a similar device was made by Benser, which held not one but two lenses. They come up on ebay regularly.
Anyway, the carrier has a sort of cut out into which the bottom of the body sits so it is quite secure, and does not move around once it's screwed The lens mount works fast, and is easy to get a lens switch done.
Essentially, having to put a back lens cap on, is dispensed with.
Having a lens in the carrier changes the feel, and weight. Holding a Leica M, with a lens ( especially a heavy one, like a 75 Summicron) in the carrier, is not so comfortable for carrying around the neck. But then again a motor drive alters the feel and weight, in a similar way.
It is not a popular accessory, but for me, an interesting one. Everything is right there. No looking, no fumbling.
When I use a two lens walkabout set with the carrier, I remove the strap, and prefer to take it out of a bag, shoot, and return all to the bag.
if you ever see one try it out for balance an feel. It really is not so bad
Rafael