Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Over the past several weeks I have been thinking about selling my two Tom A. Rapidwinders to replace them with a single Motor M. My thinking was as follows: I can use the Motor M single-handed when necessary; Having the Rapidwinders "permanently attached" to two of my three bodies adds weight and bulk I don't need to carry around; While I can shoot rapidly with the Rapidwinders, I often find my thumb reaching for the shutter advance lever anyway. So.....I have had the winders off the cameras for a week or so. But yesterday then went back on and will, essentially, stay there. Why: I find that the added bulk and weight actually makes the M fit more comfortably in my relatively large hands - which is why I like the size of the M 5; The added weight provides added stability for handholding at slow shutter speeds; The Rapidwinder greatly improves grip and stability when shooting vertically, particularly with a 90 Summicron. So I may still someday add a Motor M for those occasions when it would be really helpful for single-handed shooting. But my Rapidwinders are here to stay. B. D. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html