Never saw your post Paul except as embedded in Cotty's comment. I shoot one handed at times with the Leicas and the MX, and did it a lot in my early days when using a Spottie. The technique works even better with a wrist strap.
Shel > On 7/3/05, Paul Stenquist > > >This brought a smile to my face. During my walkarounds, I frequently > >shoot with one hand while carrying a cup of coffee in the other. (I do > >keep the strap around my neck.) I always feel a bit guilty, as though > >I'm not really putting much effort into my photography, but it is quite > >easy to shoot one-handed with the *istD.
