Re: [Leica] Shutter technique

[D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>]

>David G Prakel wrote, in part:
>>
>> (Nick showed me something about firing an M series shutter - when I first
>> picked up the M4 in the shop he said "You've never used a Leica before"
as I
>> stabbed at the shutter release with the end of my index finger. He said
"Lay
>> the first joint of your index finger across the shutter 'depression' and
>> simply flex the joint when you want to take a picture". Using this
technique
>> you can pop-off ridiculously long exposure hand-held shots with no
>> significant camera shake. Is this something well known in Leica circles?)
>
>If you want to extend that range by yet another stop or two, get one of Tom
>A's softreleases and screw into the shutter release.  As with the techique
>above, place either the joint or the flat part of your index finger just
>past the joint on the top of the softie.  To release, simply do a
>combination of squeezing and rolling your finger over the release.  For yet
>more, an extra level of insanely super-stability, rest the tip of your index
>finger on the camera's top plate.  You'll have to reposition your right hand
>a bit for this, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be firing off stuff
>at amazingly low speeds.
>
>Bit like limbo -- how low can you go? ;)
>
>M.

With this "squeeze" technique. 1/2 sec. easily!

Dan K.