Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sat, 14 October 2000, Rick Dykstra wrote: > > Hi Tina, Ted and Doug > > I'm just looking at my Leica General Catalogue. It's a little out of date, > being from 97, and some of the items listed weren't actually available at > that point, such as the R8 Motor (or the R8 Winder for that matter!). > > But, I've found a description and picture of an 'Electric Release Switch R', > with a part no 'for Leica R8 with Motor-Winder R8, Order no 14254'. > The part number for the R3 to R7 is 14237. > > The description goes; 'Practical accessory for photography with long focal > length lenses such as (many lenses listed including the ones you now have). > When inserted in the universal handgrip (14239) the trigger switch can be > directly connected with the screw on coupling plug to the Motor Winder R or > Motor Drive R through the 30 cm cable.' > > Sounds like a swish setup. > > Doug, do you have a picture of how this all looks in actual use? From the > pictures in the catalogue, the switch slots into a hole for it at the top of > the grip of the Universal Handgrip with Shoulder Stock. > > Regards > > Rick Dykstra Rick, Nope, I don't have a picture but it works as you've guessed. There's a setscrew in the handgrip's top plate that anchors the switch in place so it's a solid setup. My only gripe with it is that it keeps my right hand away from the camera body so switching between auto and manual modes (on the R4sP) takes a bit longer. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt - -------------------------------------------------- Visit the Northwestern Alumni Association portal page at http://www.nualumni.com to get free web-based e-mail and many other exciting features.