Re: [Leica] Tom Abrahamsson's Softies [Was: My first M: notes & questions]

[Dennis Painter <dwp@deltanet.com>]

In my opinion Tom's soft release is a significant improvement.  The best
thing to do is try one, the really aren't that expensive and I saw one
auction on eBay for about $10!!!  if you don't like it sell it or give
it away.

Dennis


N. B. Watson wrote:
> 
> How much improvement, excepting when wearing gloves, does such a "soft
> release" make to an M?   I've used so-called soft releases on other
> marques before, but never gave the slightest thought to the Leica needing
> its release softened.  In fact, I would think that anything which
> protrudes above the release would make it more likely to jar the camera
> whilst tripping the shutter, than squeezing the "regular" button into its
> saucer-like seat with the pad of the finger.   I've been shooting Leica
> for almost 40 years with the factory "hard release" and I really want to
> know if I've been missing a great thing.
> 
> Regards,
> Nigel
>