Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Universal handgrip/cable release
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@umcc.umcc.umich.edu>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 20:44:20 -0500

>Ken Wilcox wrote:
>> My question. Does/did Leica make a single release with this large diameter
>> top end that will fit this space. A single release would be handy when
>> using the 400mm on an R camera. (otherwise I need a third hand as one holds
>> the grip and the other hand focuses)
>>
>> tia
>>
>> kw (Ken Wilcox)
>>

>
>Yes, and they probably still offer it. I do not know the number right
>now, but I have one. The release connects to the motor/winder. It may
>not work with the R8 winder/motor however. (expectation of the latter is
>only by great faith) It works well and like most Leica accessories costs
>a small fortune.
>
>Bob

Hmm... this doesn't sound like something that will work with my R3 either
since it won't accept a winder. I might have to borrow my wife's RE.

kw

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