Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I was fortunate in picking up an M winder a few months ago. This one I > ordered > today is in like-new condition. After putting the first one, on one of my M > "7s" I was surprised by the extra amount of grip it afforded me.I have > rather > large hands. I purchased the plain grips when Leica brought them out. I > guess > for me it's a question of balance. The grips are good but still did not > answer > my situation. After removing the bottom plate and screwing on the winder, I > was surprised at the "heft". Even with my M 75 f 1.4, the balance is > excellent > in my hands. Now I know I'll put the other on the other M 7 when it > arrives. I > don't understand those who talk about weight. Weight is my EOS 3 with > Canon's > 200 f 1.8 attached. That's weight. I have two winders on two of my 'Rs'. > Again > it is balance rather than running through a roll of film in 22 seconds. > > -- Also consider the simple Rapidwinder. I like those half the time instead of full electronics. http://www.rapidwinder.com/ And Tom has designed a grip which goes with it which is CNC's and I'm quite found of. All metal. Mark William Rabiner