soft release?

[RichLavigne]

Anyone using a soft release on their X-E1?

 

[back alley]

oh yeah...and on the x-p1 also

makes a big difference, for the better.

 

[RichLavigne]

oh yeah...and on the x-p1 also

makes a big difference, for the better.

any particular brand... or do they all pretty much fit?

 

[back alley]

i use tom abrahamsson's soft releases...both mini and regular sized...

 

[2WK]

I also use Abrahamsson's. I use the mini on my x-e1.

There is a tiny gap even after you screw it all the way in, so put a tiny o-ring or washer in between.

 

[kshapero]

I also use Abrahamsson's. I use the mini on my x-e1.

There is a tiny gap even after you screw it all the way in, so put a tiny o-ring or washer in between.

Warning be careful with soft releases. Once when shooting in a crowd, the gap between the soft release and the base of the shutter button got caught on my pants pocket. Bumb! Camera become inoperable. Had to get the shutter fixed as something pulled out of line in the body. Granted it was a Leica M but I suppose it could happen to any camera. I still use Tom's soft releases and I love them, but I am more careful now. My two cents.

 

[2WK]

Good to know.

 

[back alley]

I also use Abrahamsson's. I use the mini on my x-e1.

There is a tiny gap even after you screw it all the way in, so put a tiny o-ring or washer in between.

i do that too!

 

[back alley]

speaking of soft releases...does anyone else find the shutter release on the x cameras a bit rough...not a smooth press at all.

 

[Vineyard_don]

I use a Cam-in brand black from -bay on all three X's. X Pro, X-E1, and X10. I like the small one - CAM9009. Fits well.

 

[semilog]

speaking of soft releases...does anyone else find the shutter release on the x cameras a bit rough...not a smooth press at all.

I've had an X-Pro1 and now have an X-E1. Great shutter releases in both cases. No roughness on either one. My M6 was not nearly as good... until Sherry dealt with it.