Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Rapid Winder
From: "Greg J. Lorenzo" <gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca>
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:53:48 -0600
References: <000601c24246$be2eb070$a402a8c0@hal9000>

Hi Jay,

I received my new RapidWinder II in June and have put about fifty rolls 
through the camera since.

I love the top notch build quality and performance. Plus it's stealthy 
as Hell for street photos and it counter balances heavier lenses.

Regards,

Greg


Jay Burleson wrote:

>I'm a little late in reporting, but it's been a really busy month.
>
>Last year, John Collier posted a message stating he had a "spare"
>RapidWinder that he would send out to ANYONE who wanted to use it.
>
>Well, in July, I was the first on the list for the US journey.
>
>When I opened the box, I first thought about complaining, 'cause it was
>the wrong color (chrome) and didn't match my black M6.
>
>Nevertheless, I shortly got over that. ;)
>
>Looking at the RapidWinder, I found it to be built better that the LUG
>posts in the past have stated. One plus for it.
>
>It is a superb piece of equipment, proudly marked "Made in Canada". Or
>maybe it was "Hecho en Canadá", I forget. ;)
>
>After putting it on the camera, I felt that it had a better "feel" than
>the Leica motor winder. I think the side-to-side balance was better,
>since there are no heavy batteries in it. Another plus.
>
>In use, after a little "dry firing" to get used to how it worked, I
>found that it was very easy to work with. No ker-chunk like the motor
>winder, just a smooth pull on the trigger and it was ready to go.
>
>All in all, I really liked it. Thought about keeping it, in fact...
>
>If you need fast winding, and are NOT using a tripod (that's the only
>drawback I personally have with it), it's the bee's knees.
>
> 
>
>HYPERLINK "http://www.rapidwinder.com/"http://www.rapidwinder.com/
>
> 
>
>Thank you kindly, John!
>
> 
>
>Jay Burleson
>
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