Krosya
Konicaze
I was wondering how many people use Bessa Trigger Winder and what is their opinion on it? Is it useful? Worth the price and trouble?
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
I have a nice blue one in the box vie Nefertiti used. Not a big trigger guy. On any body personally. Many people love them however.
bennyng
Benny Ng
I have it and use it quite often. It also helps to balance the camera for better handling, especially with the larger/heavier lenses. I also like the additional strap lugs on the winder.
Cheers,
Cheers,
BillBingham2
Registered User
I had one for each T I owned and if my R and Ls could have taken them I would have had one on each of the three of them. While not the same butter smoothness as a Rapidwinder from TA, they rock.
The best thing for me is that they allow the camera to hang from my right shoulder in an orientation that makes it bringing it to my eye VERY smooth and fast.
It adds very little weight or bulk to the camera, which for me was important.
While it could change the handling of the camera for some, for me it did not in any negative way. I see a lot of folks loving half cases with a little bump to help holding the camea, the winder gave me that combined with the winder aspect.
It's the perfect first camera accessory as the winder does help some times. It's the perfect second camera accesory as it provides a great way to hang your second camera out of you way.
Two thumbs WAY up from my prospective.
B2 (;->
The best thing for me is that they allow the camera to hang from my right shoulder in an orientation that makes it bringing it to my eye VERY smooth and fast.
It adds very little weight or bulk to the camera, which for me was important.
While it could change the handling of the camera for some, for me it did not in any negative way. I see a lot of folks loving half cases with a little bump to help holding the camea, the winder gave me that combined with the winder aspect.
It's the perfect first camera accessory as the winder does help some times. It's the perfect second camera accesory as it provides a great way to hang your second camera out of you way.
Two thumbs WAY up from my prospective.
B2 (;->
Roger Hicks
Veteran
I really like it. My wife really dislikes it. But then, I've always liked Leicavits too. I find I can use the camera quicker and easier for a series of pictures without removing it from my eye.
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Dittos! I have mine on an R4a, and I would consider another for the T...
Krosya
Konicaze
Thank you all for the replies. I decided to get one and see what develops. Just received it and I like it - makes camera feel much more solid and makes handling/carrying it more comfortable. Winder's winding action is smooth and I actually like this too - was not sure if I would, but it feels in a way easier than evn lever on the top of the camera. So, all in all - I'm glad I decided to give it a try. And I'd recommend it to others too.
Just a couple of concerns belatedly come to mind... My R4 will give uneven frame spacing if I use the regular film advance lever on top while the trigger winder is in place. Sometimes, out of habit, I'll crank the usual wind lever forgetting the other is there, so I've put some gaffer tape on the regular lever to prevent inadvertently using it.
Secondly, the trigger winder being operated by the left hand while the right presses the shutter release makes it possible - when trying to run fast shot sequences - to get left and right out of synch and either try to shoot while winding or wind before the shutter has completed the previous exposure. This can result in a shutter jam, so my suggestion is to take it easy and not get into a rush! I jammed my T once, fortunately it came unstuck pretty easily...
Secondly, the trigger winder being operated by the left hand while the right presses the shutter release makes it possible - when trying to run fast shot sequences - to get left and right out of synch and either try to shoot while winding or wind before the shutter has completed the previous exposure. This can result in a shutter jam, so my suggestion is to take it easy and not get into a rush! I jammed my T once, fortunately it came unstuck pretty easily...
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
I don't use it for winding but for weight and balance.
Phantomas
Well-known
Aha! Is it why i'm getting overlapping frames on my R3A sometimes!
Other than that I find the triggerwinder great. Provides the most comfortable hang and grip. Almost never use the trigger itself.
ruby.monkey
Veteran
When I still had my R3A, the trigger winder was a permanent attachment. It greatly improved the camera's holdability, allowed it to be slung vertically on the strap, and made winding on a joy - once I learned the act of working it in two deliberate actions (pull-pause-release) to avoid irregular frame spacing and the occasional overlapping frames.
bennyng
Benny Ng
I suppose I'm lucky in that respect. Never had a problem with using both the trigger winder or the normal advance within the same roll on my Bessa R4A.
Cheers,
Krosya
Konicaze
Just an update - I did try to mix the way I wind - trigger and top lever, just to see if my cameras will have any frame spacing issues. I'm happy to report that no matter how I tried to confuse camera and myself - all frames were fine and I absolutely love using the trigger winder. I think it's a worthwhile item to have. It is for me , anyway!