Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Karen Nakamura asked: > Was it ever possible to purchase the steering wheel as a spare part > from Leica? I'd get the Rapidwinder but I'd like the flexibility of > using the normal base when I wanted to, without having to dig out a > screwdriver.<<< Hi Karen, You don't need the "steering wheel at all" as many of the RapidWinder users don't have it attached and the loading - advancing works perfectly fine. I have them attached to my 3 - M7's and used them with my M6's before they were replaced. And all with out the "steering wheel!" So don't fret for a screw driver or spare parts, it's a no brainer. Just load and shoot away like normal and don't even think "oh dear I don't have the little wheelie thingie in there and it's not going to work!" ;-) It will and does beautifully at 3 frames a second with a little practice if you need that kind of rapidwinding action. :-) Otherwise just shoot and enjoy the RapidWinder action and convenience. ted - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html