Soft Release on non-threaded button?

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bwidjaja

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Does anybody have a clever solution to attach a soft release button on a non-threaded Shutter button on some of these digicams? I know there are non-threaded buttons sold out there, but i would like to be able to use the existing soft release buttons i have, which are much better quality and feel.

Cheers,
Berhen
 
I have trouble finding the release on my a200 because of numbness in my fingers. My brother, an aerospace engineer, suggested sticking a Velcro dot on it. Haven't tried it yet, but I'm gonna.
 
I just got the lolumina non-threaded soft release button today. Looks nicely made. Will report back once it's installed.
 
bwidjaja said:
Does anybody have a clever solution to attach a soft release button on a non-threaded Shutter button on some of these digicams? I know there are non-threaded buttons sold out there, but i would like to be able to use the existing soft release buttons i have, which are much better quality and feel.

Cheers,
Berhen
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While I wouldn't be so presumptuous to say it's for everyone, the lolumina is just right for what I need. I love my FM2n and love the MD-12 motor drive, but I hated the shutter button on the MD-12. You had to stab at it with the tip of your finger to make the shutter fire and I just don't like that feel.

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The lolumina fits perfectly on the flat top of the MD-12 shutter release. And it feels great under my finger.

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Again, can't say it's for everyone, but it works for me.

Best,
-Tim
 
bwidjaja said:
Does anybody have a clever solution to attach a soft release button on a non-threaded Shutter button on some of these digicams? I know there are non-threaded buttons sold out there, but i would like to be able to use the existing soft release buttons i have, which are much better quality and feel.

Cheers,
Berhen
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As far as quality and feel is concerned, the lolumina is anodized aluminum and feels a lot like the soft releases Tom A. makes for the Leica cameras. And the price, with shipping, was all of $14.98.

Just sayin'
 
Used the FM2n w/MD-12 motor drive and the new lolumina button on a two day road trip. It feels great on the camera and allows me to shoot with a steadier hand as I am not poking the shutter button on the winder anymore.

The instructions with the lolumina say not to use it on a power winder and now I know why. Two times in the last two days, the button got triggered because it sits higher than the top of the grip, and each time the camera fired off a number of shots before I could stop it.

Hadn't thought of that.
 
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