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17-07-2005, 2:56 PM
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Anyone needing to know how to fit a Canon hand Strap E1, well I think I've cracked it.. 
Bought it months ago, but it needed a quiet Sunday afternoon to work it out, along with my new Op-Tech Pro Loop Strap.
Took TWO hours.....anyone done it quicker...or am I just a knob? | 
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17-07-2005, 3:06 PM
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I'm after one John
Do us a favour, lets see how it looks on your hand
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17-07-2005, 3:55 PM
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Originally Posted by seany I'm after one John
Do us a favour, lets see how it looks on your hand | Here ya go...............  | |
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17-07-2005, 4:15 PM
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Nice one john,
What's the damage?
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17-07-2005, 4:17 PM
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Well those two shots were not taken with "L" glass and thats for sure 
And I knew I was right John!
"Forefinger like a toe"
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17-07-2005, 4:53 PM
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I have mine on a single fixing position. A second anchor is bound to be better but I find it completely usable as it is.
Camera in each hand is not easy | |
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17-07-2005, 5:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RobertP I have mine on a single fixing position. A second anchor is bound to be better but I find it completely usable as it is.
Camera in each hand is not easy | But how does it support thr camera like that...?
I guess when held upright its ok, but does it flop out of you hand if you lower your arm?  | |
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17-07-2005, 5:16 PM
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Originally Posted by seany Nice one john,
What's the damage? | A Tenner from Ebay mate, but make sure you get the official Canon job.. | |
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17-07-2005, 5:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Zone Well those two shots were not taken with "L" glass and thats for sure
And I knew I was right John!
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Errr no....Canon MV750i camcorder....'Compact Quality'...
JOKE JOKE JOKE, STEADY CHAPS.....
Engineers hands mate....comes from making bits for aircraft for 25 years.. 
You can tell I'm a engineer/cnc machinist, just look closer at my little pinky in the picture... | |
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17-07-2005, 5:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Johndm But how does it support thr camera like that...?
I guess when held upright its ok, but does it flop out of you hand if you lower your arm? | Because the anchor point is at the top of the camera the weight of it naturally pulls it into your hand.The strap bites on to the anchor point so it does not just slip round.
I don't tend to let my arm hang down with it as I just plonk it back in the Crumpler bag. It does stay if you do lower it and just keep a gentle curl in your fingers- no need to hold it tight.
I don't want an accessory permanently on the bottom of the camera so I'm happy with it as it is. I hated it when I had a clumsy neckstrap hanging off it.
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17-07-2005, 5:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Johndm
You can tell I'm a engineer/cnc machinist, just look closer at my little pinky in the picture... |  I spend my working days engineering designing products with AutoCad and then cnc coding... after which I send out the programs and go set the machines. No aircraft parts ... sheet metal for light fittings.
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Originally Posted by Johndm You can tell I'm a engineer/cnc machinist, just look closer at my little pinky in the picture... | OUCH
I'll take a picture of my shoulder some time (motorcycle accident 10yrs ago), ok so who has a shark bite to a lower extremity
Show me the way to go home dum di dum dum
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17-07-2005, 7:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RobertP I spend my working days engineering designing products with AutoCad and then cnc coding... after which I send out the programs and go set the machines. No aircraft parts ... sheet metal for light fittings. | 
I worked for British Aerospace for years, now at Insys (formerly Hunting Engineering).
Guess you use Fanuc? I can write basic stuff in that, too slow and complex without Autocad. Had a dabble with Catia and Vericut, but passed up the chance to program full time. I can write Bridgeport conversational, but who can't...
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17-07-2005, 7:42 PM
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Never used one with a Fanuc control.
Used to write G code for a General Electric control on a paper pad and type it in at the control. First ever was a Pullmax machine which had an interactive type control. then the GE..with cassette tapes then Fagor now Anca.
Apart from a quick edit I let software write the actual G code these days.
I have a flattened end to my left middle finger where a press tool closed on it. Apart from that all parts present and correct  | |
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17-07-2005, 8:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Johndm Anyone needing to know how to fit a Canon hand Strap E1, well I think I've cracked it..
Bought it months ago, but it needed a quiet Sunday afternoon to work it out, along with my new Op-Tech Pro Loop Strap.
Took TWO hours.....anyone done it quicker...or am I just a knob? | Hi John, Had mine about six months. It took me about 15 to 20 minuets the first time (on my 300D) and about ten minuets when I changed to the 350D. So yes It has been done faster, but I wouldn't call you a knob, you might find out where I live. | |
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