Re: Sputnik and AS&S

[Robert Thorpe <thorpe@xxxxxxxx>]

Paul Talbot wrote:
> 
> Does anyone shoot with the Spud case on the camera?  It
> seems as though the flip-down part of the case would have
> to be bent back a good bit to ensure it stays out of the
> picture.  Wouldn't that soon wear out and break the case?

When I got my Spud, I wanted to leave the case on to 
minimize light leaks if possible. I ran into the same problem
described above. Fortunately, my case came with a matching
leather shim to take up gap caused by the 3/8 tripod hole
thingy described elsewhere in the above referenced letter.
I cut the front of my case away from the bottom and sewed a
flap onto it made from the shim. Then I took them to the
local saddle and leather shop and had them put a couple of
snaps on them. Now when I take pictures, I leave the case 
bottom on the camera and just take off the front of the 
case. I will be happy to send pictures and more detailed 
specs if anyone wants them.

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Robert Thorpe
Cedar Rapids, IA
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