Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I agree with Mark--if all you are after is a better grip and better balance, then Tom's Rapidgrip is a far better option than a winder. Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog On Jan 11, 2010, at 5:52 AM, Mark Rabiner wrote: >> I was fortunate in picking up an M winder a few months ago. This one I >> ordered >> today is in like-new condition. After putting the first one, on one of my >> M >> "7s" I was surprised by the extra amount of grip it afforded me.I have >> rather >> large hands. I purchased the plain grips when Leica brought them out. I >> guess >> for me it's a question of balance. The grips are good but still did not >> answer >> my situation. After removing the bottom plate and screwing on the winder, >> I >> was surprised at the "heft". Even with my M 75 f 1.4, the balance is >> excellent >> in my hands. Now I know I'll put the other on the other M 7 when it >> arrives. I >> don't understand those who talk about weight. Weight is my EOS 3 with >> Canon's >> 200 f 1.8 attached. That's weight. I have two winders on two of my 'Rs'. >> Again >> it is balance rather than running through a roll of film in 22 seconds. >> >> -- > > > Also consider the simple Rapidwinder. > I like those half the time instead of full electronics. > > http://www.rapidwinder.com/ > > And Tom has designed a grip which goes with it which is CNC's and I'm quite > found of. All metal. > > > Mark William Rabiner > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >