Don,

WOO-HOO??????????

OK, so you have a note from the Doc excusing you from wearing a helmet.

Do you have any idea how many times you're going to be stopped on your way from Winnipeg to Montreal when you come to visit?

They used to pull you over just to chat up Gerri, but now?

I'll have to Google spondylosis, does it hurt?

And is there a weight limit on your lenses now (we've just been talking about Optech neck straps).

I see a warm climat in your future - and it AIN'T Winterpeg!

Desert bike riding in Arizona

Be well, my friend!

There ya go!

Big ornate wooden frame and Bob's Your Uncle!

I really like Image #1. - To me it is very natural.

And CUTE!

Gwyn,

Thanks for the encouraging update!

Off shopping

The harness strap also looks like a great idea.

Matt,

Unfortunately, I think this was only in the old days. The one I have is actually fraying and falling to bits - only so much one can do with Duct Tape .

Gee, I might order TWO camera straps and attach one to another small camera bag. (That's how much I love that feature).

Do you think Optech make a tripod carry strap? I have an expensive Matin, but without the curved shoulder pad - crash goes the Manfrotto.....

Now I gotta order THREE?

Terry and Ian, Guys!

That's why indoor macro photography was invented. I always feel I'm missing something when I'm playing with bellows on a sunny day, but perfectly justified when its wet.

Kris,

I guess this doesn't help you much at work though, does it?

Chin up

Matt,

I've used a Optech camera bag for years and thought the curved shoulder strap was wonderful. I never knew they made camera straps the same way.
(I don't get out much...:blush
Thanks for the tip - just ordered one.

Cheers,

In my opinion, prodigital2000 have a problem.

As well as camera equipment, they sell iPods, and Guitar Hero type games. If you really look at their negative feedback, it consists in large part of unreasonable carping from eBay buyers with very little feedback of their own. Many seem to feel that they can trash their gear and get free replacements, or that their "Legends of Rock" should arrive the next day.

Nobody seems to call their toll-free number - they just fire off emails and expect response as quickly as if chatting on line.

They often seem to leave negative feedback just because they can now, with no retaliation from the seller under the new eBay rules.

From what I can determine, their customer service and shipping folk are often overwhelmed with this nonsense, and mistakes and delays occur. (I'm experiencing one with a new 41mm Ltd as I write this).

If I were one of the new breed of eBay buyer, I'd be happily firing off negative emails and feedback with impunity.

I don't want to hijack this thread - just to offer another perspective on negative eBay feedback - especially for this seller.

That's my rant for the day

Cheers all,

Missed it by ONE minute!

Anyway enjoy - it's a neat little camera.

Branden,

The film rewind crank is on the left. Pull it straight up and the back will pop open.

After you load film , make sure you push it down again.

Cheers