Rifle Leica?

[Ezzie]

Which one of you fine people ran off with this little thing?

https://tamarkin.auctionserver.net:443/view-auctions/catalog/id/3/lot/713/

To be honest though. How difficult would it be to make one? a Leica LTM or M, a Visioflex, a Telyt, twin release, a rifle stock - all standard fare. The difficult thing would be elongating the 90 degree finder.

 

[DamenS]

I saw it, but didn't want to be mistaken for a terrorist and shot myself whilst attempting street photography.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

The Russians made one that was based on a Zenit SLR, called the Photosniper. There's a camera store in Indiana that has one! I agree with Damen, looks like it would be asking for trouble to actually use one.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Not me- prefer a Monopod for using long lenses.

 

[RFluhver]

The book "Leica Illustrated Guide II" has the instructions on how to use this thing.

 

[rbiemer]

There are other choices out there that would likely get you in as much trouble:
http://www.oobject.com/category/14-cameras-that-look-just-like-guns/

Rob

 

[uhoh7]

I call this my lens from U.N.C.L.E.

telyt 400/6.8

just a doublet, but actually they are wicked sharp, oblivious to flare and no CA on digital.

360USD on keh complete with very fancy box. Sold for thousands back in the day.

 

[Ezzie]

I agree, not for street shooting exactly. However out in the woods "shooting" wildlife, may not be a bad idea.

 

[Roger Hicks]

For a picture of the PhotoSniper/Fotosniper/Fotosnaipr, and a picture taken with it, see:

http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/fotosniper.html

Apparently RIFLE was banned in Hitler's Germany, for fairly obvious reasons.

Cheers,

R.