Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Leica made cable releases specifically for these shoulder stocks. There were three versions: 1) a regular manual cable release; 2) an electric release for the Leicaflex SL-MOT and SL-2-MOT motors; and 3) an electric release or the R-series motors. These releases had a threaded collar that screwed into the hole in the handle. The first two are quite hard to find and tend to be quite expensive when they do appear. The one for the R-series motors is easier to find, and may indeed still be catalogued by Leica. Alternatively, there are some non-Leica releases that would fit. In particular, I remember seeing one by Prontor that had a large, and I believe, tapered body that would fit into the slot in the shoulder stock handle. The release is simply pressed into the hole from the front of the handle. If the fit is not quite perfect you could use either some electrical tape to increase the diameter of the release body for a more snug fit, or even some O-rings from the plumbing section of your local hardware store. Mike Swiek