Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jeff, Welcome to the R8 (semi)-fan club. I'm 3000+ miles away from my R8 at the moment, but I seem to recall that you can reduce the number of steps by 1. Set the timer to 2 seconds first, then completely press the shutter button. I think that this will cause the mirror to swing up immediately, followed by the shutter release after the 2 second delay. I haven't noticed the issue with the protruding hinge, but the right side strap lug does seem to get in the way sometimes. Vahan - -----Original Message----- ... The bottom of the back's hinge protrudes uncomfortably. (Anyone else find it digs unpleasantly into the palm?) And when taking pictures on a tripod I found myself performing the following ritual over and over again: (with the mirror lockup switch already flipped:) - - PRESS the shutter button to lock up the mirror. - - POKE the little buttons on the back to set the 10s self-timer. - - PRESS the shutter button again.