Re: [Leica] 400 and 560/6.8 Grip

[Tina Manley <images@InfoAve.Net>]

At 08:06 AM 10/14/00 -0700, you wrote:

>The cable release works sort of OK, I only tried it in the store but never
>bought,  as I'm a motor user and found the micro switch the more efficient to
>using the long lenses. The only thing is, the micro switch connector will not
>likely have the correct connecting plug for the R8 motor.  I'm in the 
>process of
>having the Canadian Leica distributor, Lisle Kelco,  service dept. change 
>the R7
>motor plugs at the moment to R8. As I use this same system when hand 
>holding the
>280 2.8! ;-)  Or with extenders....400 f4, 560 f5.6 and big time 800 f8 (2
>extenders at the same time on the 280!)  :-)
>
>ted

Thanks, ted!  My R8 motor is still with Ernst in New Jersey.  I hope to 
have it back in time to practice some!  I'll definitely look for the grip 
with the micro switch and cord.  Do you know the Leica part number?

Thanks for you help -

Tina