Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 2:32 AM, Peter Cheyne <geordiepete211 at yahoo.co.uk>wrote: > Sim0n on Flickr found a nifty softie idea: > > http://www.flickr.com/groups/leicam9/discuss/72157626701252942/ > > Peter ================================================================================================================================================================ Two things (at least) I just don't get: 1.Why a soft release is needed on a Leica M, when it has the most exquisite, gentle and predictable shutter release (that I've ever used); and 2. How a camera as expensive as an M9 can be designed, developed and sold without an ergonomic thumb rest to help hold the camera securely. Even one of the old M4 wind levers could have been fitted, with the only movement the folding action of the original. Alan Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer UPAA POY 1978 University Information Technology Services University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/