Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Douglas/Tina, I have the grip and the shoulder brace but I don't have the micro switch release. I use the cable release that came with my Leica bellow. The cable release also fit into the grip holder. You can use the same cable if you can not find the micro switch. Tuong Date: 14 Oct 2000 14:51:55 -0700 From: Douglas Herr <telyt560@cswebmail.com> Subject: Re: [Leica] 400 and 560/6.8 Grip Message-ID: <20001014215155.8774.cpmta@c017.sfo.cp.net> References: On Sat, 14 October 2000, Ted wrote: > <SNIP> > get the micro switch and cord to > release the camera through the motor or winder. This is a much better shutter > release than a long able release and manually re-cocking after each shot. As the > motor quickly advances the film for faster moving subjects. It also allows for > steadier handling of the camera and lens while holding it to the eye much like a > weapon. > I'm presently motorless :( but when I used a winder on the R4sP, the microswitch and cord were very handy and I could generally hold it a bit steadier than when using the camera shutter release. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt