Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree. I used it for several years before I realized that all Leicas were not made this way. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "leica" <leica at ralgo.nl> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Soft release > Looks the way the shutter should originally have been designed, just a > little proud of the surrounding dials. > > Bruce, > > On 24-mrt-2009, at 15:17, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > >> >> On Mar 23, 2009, at 5:35 PM, Jim wrote: >> >>> I've never used an M, so I can't comment on their soft release >>> characteristics. However, I have, and currently am using one on my >>> Barnack >>> cameras. The soft release shown in the link below was on my IIIa when >>> I >>> purchased it in 1952. It currently resides on my IIIf RD. While I have >>> heard others say that similar devices caused their button to stick, >>> mine has >>> worked flawlessly for more than fifty years. The additional height >>> helps in >>> keeping the finger from dragging the shutter speed dial, and the >>> concave >>> shape of the top gives excellent control of the button itself. >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Soft+Release+for >>> +Barnacks.jpg.html >> >> >> Your original Leica soft release is indeed a jewel. I had one on a IIIb >> that unfortunately got stolen. It screwed on the threaded flange that >> surrounds the shutter button. The release contains an internal spring >> that assists in depressing the somewhat stiff button. The higher lip of >> the soft release prevents accidental operation. Unfortunately the M >> cameras have no threads around the shutter button, just a threaded hole >> in the button for a cable release. >> >> Larry Z >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >