Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/10

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Rapid Winders -TOTALLY ON TOPIC
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 11:11:16 -0800
References: <MBBBJHIBKCKEAEOKKBPOEEKACNAA.bdcolen@earthlink.net> from "B. D. Colen" at Mar 10, 2002 11:53:48 AM

I've been hemming and hawing about getting a Rapid Winder for a couple of
years now. The arguments against were, 1, that I didn't think I'd need it.
I've never really felt the need to shoot several frames in rapid
succession, which is what I felt the chief purpose of the RW was. 2, I
didn't like the idea that it would make the M body considerable bigger,
though I do on occasion use a GMP grip, which does add to the size and
weight of the M. And I've got a lot of chrome gear, which is already
heavier than the black stuff.

Well, I've since reconsidered and have ordered one, which I'll use with a
Rapid Grip + softie (maybe a purple one), which is also new to me. I like
the idea that I'll be able to shoot without taking the camera from my eye,
and am curious as to how I'll find the added weight of the camera. I know
that, for many members on this list, it's one of the essential add-ons to
the M, and I look forward to working with one.

Guy
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