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Title: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Fluminian on February 20, 2013, 05:52:59 PM: It's this little beauty:
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Francois on February 20, 2013, 05:57:56 PM: I have a Vito B and it's a joy to use. I just love its small size. Only thing that bugs me a bit is those strap lugs.
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Fluminian on February 20, 2013, 06:08:33 PM: Quote from: Francois on February 20, 2013, 05:57:56 PM
I have a Vito B and it's a joy to use. I just love its small size. Only thing that bugs me a bit is those strap lugs.

Yes, it's a fun little (heavy) camera. That strap lugs bother me too, especially as you, as a very resourceful guy,
haven't found the solution yet.
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Fluminian on February 20, 2013, 06:31:41 PM: The neck strap from my broken Mamiya 1000s.

Not particularly beautiful, just useful.
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Francois on February 20, 2013, 10:10:51 PM: Mine has one broken lug. So no neckstrap possible.
I first wanted to use the drill press to make little holes and put in them some regular holders... but I'm afraid to ruin everything is some metal chips fall inside.

I already have a never-ready case for it... but that's just annoying.

I've been thinking of making just a bottom part of a never-ready case just so I can put the camera in and hold it by the tripod socket. That would be the best thing to do, but I'd need to get me some leather and some leather working tools.
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: sapata on February 21, 2013, 12:10:34 AM: I've got the Vito B I bought at the photographica for £5.00 !!! The guy sold me as "broken" because of the sticky winder... a bit of Ronsonol solved the problem and I ended up with a alomost mint camera. I agree about the strap lugs... they're funny but it's a wonderful camera.
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Mab on February 21, 2013, 06:29:00 AM: Beautiful camera. I've sometimes used Gordy's tripod mount wrist straps [http://www.gordyscamerastraps.com/wrist-tripod/index.htm] It's not the perfect solution but better than no strap in my opinion.
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Fluminian on February 21, 2013, 07:25:10 AM: Quote from: Francois on February 20, 2013, 10:10:51 PM
Mine has one broken lug. So no neckstrap possible.
I first wanted to use the drill press to make little holes and put in them some regular holders... but I'm afraid to ruin everything is some metal chips fall inside.

I already have a never-ready case for it... but that's just annoying.

I've been thinking of making just a bottom part of a never-ready case just so I can put the camera in and hold it by the tripod socket. That would be the best thing to do, but I'd need to get me some leather and some leather working tools.

A wrist-strap sounds like a way to go.
Title: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: ambaker on February 22, 2013, 02:47:52 AM: I love these old vintage 35's. They are a great conversation starter, when you are out shooting. Especially useful for street shooting. Less intimidating than a SLR with a big zoom lens.

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Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Urban Hafner on February 22, 2013, 06:32:35 PM: Beautiful! I'm a fan of the German camera design of that era. Not always ergonomic (my Zeiss Ikon Contessa folder comes to mind) but beautiful nonetheless.
Title: Re: I have found solace in my new acquisition
Post by: Francois on February 22, 2013, 09:33:22 PM: The ergonomics of the Vito series is not too shabby. Everything is pretty much in the right place so that's a good start.