[Leica] Re: the MP again

[JCB <jcb@visualimpressions.com>]

At 05:37 PM 8/31/2003 -0700, Ted Grant wrote:
>rich wondered:
> >>>        I thought the Abrahamsson RapidWinder did not allow
> > the use of the rapidwinder on a tripod.  Am I mistaken?<<<
>
>OOPS!!! :-)
>
>Sorry Rich,
>I always thought Tom had modified the RapidWinder for use on a tripod. He
>may have on a different version than I have.
>
>However I just checked my 3 and the tripod hole is in the middle and
>depending on the type of tripod head it would probably negate the use of the
>RapidWinder when the camera is mounted and legs.
>
>But like I say I thought had changed this, so I'll have to give him a call.
>ted



I use a 1/2 RRS B82 plate on my RapidWinders. This allows quick tripod use 
and unencumbered normal RapidWinder use. The tripod hole is in the center 
on all of my Rapidwinders. The lip of the B82 goes over the front edge of 
the RapidWinder and the plate is cut off just in front of the RapidWinder 
advance lever. Smooth the edged with a fine file. Blacken with Birchwood 
Casey Aluminum Black if desired. During normal camera/RapidWinder use 
you'll never know it's there. But if necessary, you can plop your M camera 
on a tripod post-haste.

A Gitzo 1228, a Gitzo 1277M magnesium centre ball head with a RRS B2 clamp, 
and a Gitzo shoulder strap (carry the tripod head down) make a "you won't 
know it's there until needed" tripod. Great for long treks where a tripod 
could be useful. Like in a forest, cityscapes at night, max DOF with slow 
film, etc.

JB

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