Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tom Abrahamsson's Soft Release Prototype Trial
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@umcc.umich.edu>
Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 11:25:43 -0400

No

>I always use an M-grip in my M4-P.  Will I still be able to use this
>grip together with the Rapidwinder?
>
>Ben
>
>
>
>Ted Grant wrote:
>
>> Bill Rosauer wrote:
>>
>> <<<<It is virtually silent in operation, not at all like the Leica
>> Motor
>> Winder.  It does not adversely affect the handling of the M
>> camera.>>>>>>>>>
>>
>> Hi Bill,
>>
>> You are certainly right on the silent running of the Rapidwinder. And
>> as
>> far as handling goes the Rapidwinder improves the handling quality of
>> the
>> M6. As I've said in the past those interested in Tom's winder
>> shouldn't
>> hesitate as it is a very efficient machine, finely made and has a
>> class
>> look adding to the appearance of the M6 for those concerned on how
>> pretty
>> it will look.
>>
>> Add the Rapidwinder and soft release and you have a "mean machine"
>> picture
>> maker! :)
>>
>> ted


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