The event was only captured by the TV cameras and not the Still Photographers. As this a very specific area of photography subscribers have often had to search long and hard for the basic equipment they need, equipment that is readily available to normal photographers. The listserv has helped them as other subscribers can often tell them where to go to get the equipment they need. They are all very proud of their own cameras and are always asking what equipment other subscribers have. Many are collectors and are constantly in search of other cameras.
Most subscribers seem to be experts with incredible technical knowledge in their field.
The advantages of these cameras are that they are small and compact, able to be carried in a pen-knife or torch holder. This makes them ideal for hiking and touring although many subscribers are plagued by inquisitive onlookers as their cameras raise many eyebrows. This listserv is very useful if you are a Submini Junkie. It gets a bit much reading messages from self important Yanks arguing about advice given and recommended equipment. They are also very stroppy especially towards the one chap who used the listserv to advertise the enlarger he was selling.