Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, I hate be contrary, but I'm quite happy with my M motor. You can't compare the M Motor to a motordrive on an SLR where you hold down the shutter release and zip through 8 frames a second. I use mine either full on or completely off for hand wind-on. When I'm shooting transparencies of action with the M, I frequently want a motor drive sequence or motor drive duplicates. You have to learn the proper pressure to hold on the shutter release so it can pump merrily up and down. Works great. While I'm a satisfied user of Tom's Soft Releases and Rapid Grip on my non-motorized M's, I tried and did not care for the Rapidwinder. I need a motor and not a twitchy finger drive. For others, Tom's Rapidwinder may be just the ticket. For me, it wasn't. If you want to see a hot set up, check out the current issue of the LHSA Viewfinder. Bill Rosauer shows his M6 TTL .58 with M Motor, Tri-elmar and corded off-camera SF20 flash. Killer set-up for indoor commercial people shots. HCB emulators will be horrified but the M has a broad range of possible usages that it does really well. Mike Gardner | Yeah, but you'd think Leica, of all people, could get it right. Better than | right. Heck, they designed and manufacturer the M6!