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04-26-2012
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jaimiepeeters is offline
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soft release button m6
I'm looking for a nice soft release button but I'm unfamiliar with all those ebay offers.. can anyone suggest me a decent one that is worthy for my M6  |
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04-26-2012
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Lflex
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Why do you want a softrelease?
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04-26-2012
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Vickko is offline
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Try www.rapidwinder.com for any of Tom's soft releases.
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04-26-2012
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zeitoun is offline
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Obviously, Tom Abrahamsson in Vancouver.
I cannot conceive of using my M2 (or my Rollei 35S -mini-soft release) without it. It is quite simply a game changer for me.
Paul
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04-26-2012
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EdwardKaraa is offline
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I bought mine from www.lfi-online.de
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04-26-2012
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rlouzan is offline
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I use a Nikon AR-9 shutter release.
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04-26-2012
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I used Tom A's and think they're great. The only time they don't work is with a Viso II and an M6 - they're too tall. Otherwise, I wouldn't be without them - they seem to make it possible to shoot at slower speeds and they're wonderful if you shoot with gloves in the winter.
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04-26-2012
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I've had Tom A. soft releases on my Leicas since 2004. I took 2 Leica Ms with a softie each on to Iraq and never had any problems with the releases. They allow great feel when using gloves or if you need to get a grab shot from the hip just by touching the camera with the side of your hand. Incredibly quick and makes the camera's handling fantastic. The quality and durability of the Tom A soft release is second to none as well. I've lost a few other brands but never one of his.
Phil Forrest
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04-26-2012
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kokoshawnuff is offline
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I've heard stories of cheap versions where the thread area snaps off or wears down over time and cannot be removed.
Again, Tom A softies (I use the minis) are the way to go.
Available here:
http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtMSR.htm |
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04-29-2012
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japancamerahunter is offline
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I am selling the Gin-Ichi original ones, made by Gin-Ichi in Japan. I have been using one on my M6 and it looks awesome.
http://japancamerahunter.com/shop/ginichi-g-button/
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04-29-2012
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bbrovold is offline
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Match Technical Beep, Bop and Boop which can be purchased through a RFF sponsor - PopFlash Photo.
Various styles and colors/designs.
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04-29-2012
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Dan95 is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kokoshawnuff
I've heard stories of cheap versions where the thread area snaps off or wears down over time and cannot be removed.
Again, Tom A softies (I use the minis) are the way to go.
Available here:
http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtMSR.htm |
Ive bought 8 cheapo ones in 3 years. Lost 6. Now im scared of using the other two!
Ill buy them from Tom A from now on. |
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04-29-2012
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Trigger finger
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Don't leave without one, a Tom A. for sure.
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04-29-2012
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Photojournalist
Damaso is offline
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Tom is the way to go...
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05-02-2012
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jaimiepeeters is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by japancamerahunter
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Interested but afraid shipping is more expensive than purchase? |
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05-03-2012
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Dan95 is offline
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Ah Tom's out of buttons.
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05-03-2012
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ped is offline
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I have a couple of eBay jobs. One has been on my R-D1 for about two years and it's great. The other I used on my M4. No probs to report. I don't know if it's neccesarily worth spending loads on a 'deluxe' one, to be honest. It's basically a screw, at the end of the day.
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05-03-2012
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jippiejee is offline
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Just bought one from LFI today. Red.  |
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05-04-2012
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Anyone tried the ones from Zhou?
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05-04-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bbrovold
Match Technical Beep, Bop and Boop which can be purchased through a RFF sponsor - PopFlash Photo.
Various styles and colors/designs.
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I love my convex shutter release. Great material. Feels like part of the camera |
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05-04-2012
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burancap is offline
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan95
Anyone tried the ones from Zhou?
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Yes, I have a pair that I recently bought -not a lot of use yet.
Seem well finished for the price. Time will tell how they hold up.
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05-04-2012
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+however many for Tom's softies.
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05-04-2012
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I'm afraid I've been using the cheapos very similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/Adorama-Touch-...6179280&sr=8-1
That black Gin-Ichi looks amazing though, it would really sex up my M4-p. |
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05-04-2012
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High Quaility soft releases can be found at 'Match Technical' http://www.matchtechnical.com/Pages/Beep.aspx
Tim Isaac is the engineer who designs/sells the soft releases, thumbs up, coding kit, and E-Clypse Mag 1.25 and 0.85. His products can also be found at Pop Flash, a vendor sponsor of the RFF site.
He is a rangefinder enthusiast and have had the pleasure to meet him at Seattle Leica User Group (SLUG) gatherings here in Seattle.
Not affiliated with Tim or his company, just a satisfied customer.
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05-06-2012
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Jared Krause
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Quote:
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Man that's sexy.
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