Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 9/21/01 9:51:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, david.rodgers@xo.com writes: << The Rapidgrip doesn't have a tripod socket on the bottom. The Leica grip does. The Rapidgrip has a spare battery compartment built in. The Lieca grip doesn't. When I bought the Rapidgrip I was disappointed by the lack of a tripod socket. I thought I would miss it. I don't miss it, and I find the spare battery compartment much more useful. I also like the feel of the Rapidgrip better than I do the Leica grip. It's a great accessory and I use my RapidGrip all the time. I didn't use the soft release socket on the Rapidgrip for a spare. I used it as a holder when I didn't want my soft release on the camera (for instance, when the body was stored in my bag). I lost my soft release and haven't replaced it yet. I probably need to buy a half dozen. They're great, but they seem to escape easily. Dave >> Dave, The reason for the loosening is that the thread in the cable release attachment is very "crude" - it is only about 2 ½ turns from loose to lock and that makes it difficult to tighten the Softie down hard. I double-check once in a while that my Softie is tightly screwed in. I have also been using LocTite on some of my Softies to keep them in place. It works well, but you have to be careful when you apply it, or you could have a permanent locked shutter release. One trick that seems to work too is to paint the thread with nail polish (red of course, to match the Red Dot) and let it dry until it is slightly sticky and then screws it in. The Permatex works the same way as the LocTite, or even white glue, allowed to dry prior to screwing the Softie in. My best for now, Tom A Tom Abrahamsson Vancouver, BC Canada www.rapidwinder.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html