Fed-2: Louder with Soft Release?

[mike goldberg]

Hi all Fed-2 fans,

I know this may sound strange...
The normal shutter noise seems quieter, if I do NOT use the
Tom Abrahamsson small, soft release. Comments?

Thanks, mike 🙄

 

[kully]

Presuming the TA one works in the same way as Luigi's - I can say it makes no difference to my Fed-2.

 

[Xmas]

Mike

Possible as the release shaft is like the 'sounding board' in a paino, on some Barnack and clones it rotates as you wind on, as the release is geared to the shutter 'dispensing' roller. Leave the soft release off or get a rubber cover, e.g. like bath tub cauk.

Noel