Re: [Leica] Re: Sandy's Rapidwinder

[kabob@tiac.net (Bob Keene/Karen Shehade)]

Thanks Sandy-

Yet another vote for the Tom A Rapidwinder! As a left-eye shooter myself, I
am becoming more intrigued with the "Winder-Rapide of Thomas"!
Now, I have NO desire to shoot at a concert! (Unless it's Smashing Pumpkins
or Jethro Tull:)) But this rapidwinder thing might be just the ticket for
my wedding work.... sigh, just bought too much stuff- got to sell some of
my other gear- Damn! It's not Friday; guess I'll have to wait to post! I
can't even ask if anyone's selling a used Rapidwinder; although I think
it's Friday in "The Alternative Reality"  :)

thanks for the info!

Hey! Anybody in the Boston Area going to the Griffin Center Outing have a
Rapidwinder they could bring along so I could get the feel of it????

thanks,

Bob Keene
>
>Date: Wed, 10 Feb 99 19:26:53 GMT
>From: sandyquandt@centuryinter.net
>Subject: [Leica] Re: Sandy's Rapidwinder
>
>> Sandy-
>>
>> is this a Tom A Rapidwinder?
>> Now, I'm thinking about winders vs. Rapidwinders (Tom A) and received alot
>> of negative comments about the Leica Winders.
>
>Bob,
>
>Mine is the legendary Tom A Rapidwinder! Aside from the fact that Tom is a
>terrific person with whom to do business, the Rapidwinder is an absolute
>delight to use. My M6 feels better balanced with it, and, as a left eye
>shooter, I can actually fire off several shots without having to continually
>hit myself in the eye with the advance lever. There is some discussion in the
>archives about transferring the "basket" from the original baseplate to the
>Rapidwinder in order to facilitate film loading; however, I just attached mine
>"as is" and haven't had a problem. Ted, Tina, et al. are absolutely right in
>extolling the virtues of the Rapidwinder.
>
>When shooting a concert, Ted's advice is sound; one needs to be familiar with
>the music in order to advance film without distracting others. While the
>Rapidwinder is as quiet as the standard film advance lever, I wouldn't want to
>be shooting with it (or any other winder) in absolute silence or quiet moments
>in a concert hall.
>
>Sandy