Tom and Tuulikki are putting the finishing touches on their final design on what will surely become one of their most famous and sought after products:
The incredible not edible BARNACK THE CAT SOFT RELEASE!
What Leica M photog can be truly secure in knowing their shot will be the best it can be .... without Barnack the Cat steading their shot? The first 100 limited edition Barnack Soft Releases will surely take their place with the Leica A Anastigmats!
Please note the Barnack the Cat Soft Release is the larger version, as the mini-soft release was not large enough to show Barnack in all his greatness!
Stephen
The incredible not edible BARNACK THE CAT SOFT RELEASE!
What Leica M photog can be truly secure in knowing their shot will be the best it can be .... without Barnack the Cat steading their shot? The first 100 limited edition Barnack Soft Releases will surely take their place with the Leica A Anastigmats!
Please note the Barnack the Cat Soft Release is the larger version, as the mini-soft release was not large enough to show Barnack in all his greatness!
Stephen
Elmar was a dog right? I didn't know that Oscar was a cat.
benmacphoto
Well-known
How soon will it be available?
Oscar is a Grouch.
Barnack is a Cat.
Barnack is a Cat.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
I think that Elmar is a combination of Ernst Leitz and Max Berek (there was even a Elmax 50f3.5).
The dogs were Max Berek's Rex and Hektor (German short haired retrievers). Rex must have been a bad dog as he only got one lens named after him (Summarex), whilst Hektor had a whole bunch (Hektor 28/50/125/135 etc).
The Mr B Softie will be forthcoming at some time, we have the artwork done, but are trying to match Mr B's tabby yellow in the anodizing. Not easy.
We thought it appropriate as Mr B loves Softreleases, mainly the packaging - occasionally he swats dropped softies under furniture too!
The dogs were Max Berek's Rex and Hektor (German short haired retrievers). Rex must have been a bad dog as he only got one lens named after him (Summarex), whilst Hektor had a whole bunch (Hektor 28/50/125/135 etc).
The Mr B Softie will be forthcoming at some time, we have the artwork done, but are trying to match Mr B's tabby yellow in the anodizing. Not easy.
We thought it appropriate as Mr B loves Softreleases, mainly the packaging - occasionally he swats dropped softies under furniture too!
Barnack Jr. I guess.
Yellow tabby, now you are talking my language.
JohnTF
Veteran
My friend Jan's B&W cat was Ilford, I suppose an entire Menagerie of equipment can be explored?
I've had a few lenses that were dogs. ;-)
Regards, John
I've had a few lenses that were dogs. ;-)
Regards, John
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Looking forward to the release of the release. 
Tom: Have you set the price?
Tom: Have you set the price?
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
No, Oscar was a cat ... the smartest and best damn cat I ever had.
So take it back or I shall have a year's supply of kitty litter (previously enjoyed) dumped on your front lawn in the dead of night during a heat wave.
The first edition of 100 units, recognizable by the yellow motiff are almost sold out! Get them while you can.
Stephen
PS: will trade Barnack 1st edition Soft Release for grey Leica M9 ....
kully
Happy Snapper
I wage a daily war with the neighbourhood cats, battles are won and lost for control of my garden.
However, I have developed a begrudging respect for the buggers.
However, I have developed a begrudging respect for the buggers.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Cats regard gardens as very large litterboxes and there are few things you can do to stop them! They are stubborn and as they are nocturnal, you will loose sleep over it.
rodneyAB
Established
we cover our garden raised beds with 'deer netting', might work for deer, but the cats just use it anyway and then don't cover it.
benmacphoto
Well-known
The softie looks great Tom, thank you very much.