Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 03:07 PM 8/25/98 +0200, you wrote: >I have never tried the TA rapid winder because it is impossible to find it >in my town, and even in my country (France). >I see in my head 2 drawbacks that the Leica winder M has not. Firstly, it >is impossible to correct the focus between 2 shots since the left hand is >not free. Secondly, I wonder whether the rapid winder does not disturb the >usual grip of the left hand with a unpleasant result :a shake which could >alter the sharpness, especially with low speeds (1/30). >I hope I'm wrong. > >Dominique Pellissier > Dominique - You can focus the camera with your thumb and forefinger and use the other three fingers to operate the TA winder. Since the winder is a kind of handle, it helps steady the camera. The only drawback I have found to the winder is occasionally stabbing myself in the stomach! I wouldn't be without my two. Leically, Tina Manley, ASMP <http://www.photogs.com/manley/index.html> <http://www.aperture-photo.com/site/reportage/manley/manleyframeset.html> <http://www.onlineartistleague.com/manleyt/portfoli.htm>