Eclair Cameras: That Stupid Connector!

[Michael Welle <mwelle@starband.net>]

I really dislike the connector that goes into the camera from the 
ergonomic handgrip.  About two years ago I took the handgrip off so I 
could fit it into my Pelican case.  Guess what?  After taking it out of 
the case after a shoot, and re-attaching the Lemo Connector and then 
plugging in that stupid plug, and turning the camera on, I start 
smelling a burning smell.  Then my camera wouldn't run anymore, so I 
sent the thing off to Du-All camera and they fixed it after about two 
weeks.  Remember when I said film "looks like a luxury and feels like a 
disease."

Well, I got some films processed during this time, and the left side of 
the frame was out of focus.  This was when I had my camera set up so you 
had to take the lens on and off when I put it into the case.  Today, 
after reading your posts about taking the lens off your camera when you 
put it into the case, I tried it again.  I have an Arri-Std. Mount.  The 
lens I have is an Angenieux 10-150 T2.2.  Anyway, I took the lens off, 
and then put it back on.  It wasn't easy and if felt like I was lacking 
in mechanical grace.  I wondered if I was doing more damage to the mount 
than if the camera were dropped inside of a case by a FedEx guy.  Then I 
thought I probably wasn't damaging it but was imagining that I was.  
Anyway, the point is I didn't like messing with it, and I would rather 
not take my lens on and off.  I know a lot of you guys use primes, but 
then again you are probably all mechanics who drive Chevrolet trucks and 
know how to change the lugnuts on your tires.  "I can't stand anymore of 
this mechanical grace."  And it gets worse, I tried pulling the 
connector from the handgrip from the camera and I really didn't like the 
way it sounded when I put it back in.  Maybe I'm paranoid, but I don't 
like screwing with these cameras.  That's why I just like to leave them 
be in there cases!  Please, don't anyone say "if you don't understand 
basic camera operation, you probably shouldn't be shooting film."  You 
know that is sort of like saying if you aren't German with blonde hair 
and blue eyes you probably shouldn't be breathing!  Stop film fascism!  
I like to leave my camera the way it is when I put it in its case.  I 
like to use my internal light meter.  I would rather be shooting video, 
but video doesn't look as good as film right now.

I hope this means something to you.

"I just know I've gotta get out of this place.  I can't stand anymore of 
that mechanical grace.  Though you say its only an industrial squeeze, 
it looks like a luxury, it feels like a disease!"
Michael Welle

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