Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Winder M or Rapidwinder
From: LEICAMAN56 <LEICAMAN56@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 00:57:37 EDT

Arturo,

The Rapidwinder attaches to the bottom of the camera in the same manner as the
regular bottom cover.  After attaching the winder, you flip out the wind lever
from its recess on the winder bottom.  After tripping the shutter, you draw
the wind lever from right to left using the index finger of your left hand.
This advances the camera for the next shot.  It all works faster in practice
than it does to describe it here.  You do not need to remove the camera from
your eye to advance.  This is also very helpful for left eye focussers.  When
you're done shooting, fold the advance lever back into its recess on the
winder bottom.  You unload the camera in the usual fashion by removing the
winder from the camera bottom.  Again, its all very fast and easy and very
intuitive in its working.  In fact, Tom A. doesn't supply any instructions for
the winder's use.

You can order the winder from me or other dealers like Pat McKee.  It is
available in black or chrome finish.  It also comes in two versions, one for
the M2 and the other for the M6, M4P & M4-2.

Bill Rosauer