Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tom Abrahamsson's Soft Release Prototype Trial
From: "Ben U. Aston" <debugger@jps.net>
Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 20:50:24 -0700

It would help if I can see what the rapidwinder looks like.  Do you have
a jpg of this or know of a website with one?  I'm concerned that it
might add to the bulk and of the camera.

LEICAMAN56@aol.com wrote:

> Ben,
>
> Tom's Softrelease is being tested now before he begins regular
> production.
> They will be priced in the $8-$10 range.  The rapidwinder replaces the
> M6
> bottom plate and incorporates a trigger advance lever, much like the
> original
> Leica Leicavit.  Tom's rapidwinder has fewer parts and is much
> stronger than
> the Leicavit.  They are available either in chrome or black finish for
>
> $450.00.  Tom also makes a rapid winder for the M2 for $525.00.
>
> You can order any of these items from me.  Contact me at this e-mail
> address
> or call me 800-755-5342.
>
> Bill Rosauer