Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tom Abrahamsson's Soft Release Prototype Trial
From: bentua <debugger@jps.net>
Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 09:44:48 -0700

So, Tom... How about a Rapidwinder with an integrated grip?  Shouldn't
be too hard, I imagine.  And you can add some 50 bucks over the price of
the plain version.  I'd buy one.  Or probably two.

Ben


Ken Wilcox wrote:

> No
>
> >I always use an M-grip in my M4-P.  Will I still be able to use this
> >grip together with the Rapidwinder?
> >
> >Ben
> >
> >
> >
> >Ted Grant wrote:
> >
> >> Bill Rosauer wrote:
> >>
> >> <<<<It is virtually silent in operation, not at all like the Leica
> >> Motor
> >> Winder.  It does not adversely affect the handling of the M
> >> camera.>>>>>>>>>
> >>
> >> Hi Bill,
> >>
> >> You are certainly right on the silent running of the Rapidwinder.
> And
> >> as
> >> far as handling goes the Rapidwinder improves the handling quality
> of
> >> the
> >> M6. As I've said in the past those interested in Tom's winder
> >> shouldn't
> >> hesitate as it is a very efficient machine, finely made and has a
> >> class
> >> look adding to the appearance of the M6 for those concerned on how
> >> pretty
> >> it will look.
> >>
> >> Add the Rapidwinder and soft release and you have a "mean machine"
> >> picture
> >> maker! :)
> >>
> >> ted
>
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