Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Soft release
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 06:38:14 +0200

Hi Simon,

The advantage of the soft release is that it allows you to release the
shutter in a smoother fashion, minimising the risk of camera shake. In
theory, this should allow you to shoot at slower speeds handheld and still
get acceptably sharp pictures.

As Eric wrote, some people love them, others dislike them. I use them on my
M6 and M3. One disadvantage is that you will get some pictures of the inside
of your camera bag if you usually cock the shutter and put the camera in the
bag. You will either have to accept this or get used to NOT cocking the
shutter before putting the camera away.

The best way for you to decide is to buy one. The price is only $10, so you
are not running a big risk here.

Nathan

Simon Wemel wrote:

> Hi members,
>
> Could someone tell me either it's better to using a soft release on a M6
> or not? Why?
>
> Best regards,
>
> Simon
> Lille France
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