Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Charles, Since the thread of the soft release is conical rather than cylindrical, removing the button would not be a problem. Just be sure to use the semi-permanent Lock Tight and to apply it sparingly onto the threads of the button, not the shutter release thus avoiding the possibility of plugging the shutter release opening. Joseph - -----Original Message----- From: Charles <chaslor@mindspring.com> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Friday, September 25, 1998 4:37 PM Subject: [Leica] Re: Soft Release >I recently got the famed soft release for my M6 and love it. Mine has a >filthy habit of coming unscrewed. Maybe it's just me. After just a month >I lost it at the beach. What a difference without it! I ordered two more >for a big trip and don't want to lose any more. Any thoughts? My idea is >to apply a drop of Lock Tight to the release and thread it in. I'm >concerned about putting this semi-permenant solution in my camera. If I >were to use a cable release (rare occasion) I would have to force off the >soft release. Again, any thoughts? All advice appreciated. > >charles >