soft releases

[back alley]

ok, my soft release ebay win showed in the mail today.

there were a couple of people interested in trying them out but i lost my little list of names.

francisco was one, there was a couple more...

could you p.m me again and let me know, along with an address to send them to.

joe

 

[ddimaria]

Are these the concave or convex softreleases? Could you post a pic? I might be interested in a few.

Thank You
David D

 

[FrankS]

Thank you, Joe! You've already sent me one from the first batch of ebay soft releases.

 

[SRMC]

Aaaarrrgh! Was that you that beat me in the last couple of auctions?

At least they went to another RFF member.

SRMC

 

[back alley]

yeah, and stop that bidding against me!! you helped raise the price!! lol

joe

 

[back alley]

Are these the concave or convex softreleases? Could you post a pic? I might be interested in a few.

Thank You
David D

concave is where it dips down in the centre like a vlley?

convex is raised in the centre like a hill?

if correct, thenthese are concave.
they are big, not cute like the mini sr.

joe

 

[back alley]

Thank you, Joe! You've already sent me one from the first batch of ebay soft releases.

my pleasure frank!
howse it woikin' for ya?

joe

 

[rover]

Hmm, so what is the deal on these Joe? I thought of ordering one this week from Tom Abramson when I ordered my grip but decided not. How many have your aquired?

 

[sockeyed]

I've enjoyed using the one I got from Joe earlier. It reminds me a bit of a satellite dish, but it works!

What colour are these new ones, Joe, and how much do you want for them?

 

[back alley]

rover, these are not as nice as tom a's releases. of course his are way more money also.

these are all silver.

joe

 

[FrankS]

Joe, I wish I could say that it works a treat for me, but honestly, it does not. Perhaps it is the cameras I'm trying it on, or maybe it's just me. I should send the one you sent me on to Ralph, as a birthday present!

 

[back alley]

no problem frank, it's not like i designed and manufactured them.

i like them on shutter releases that are a bit low.
they work great on the canon p and 7 but so-so on the bessa r.
they look rediculous on the oly 35rc and just feel wrong on the zorki.
on the kiev only ok.

it depends on how you hold a camera, where the release is as compared to where your finger falls.
it's definately a try and see if you like it kinda thing.

also these ARE big and that changes the feel from a smaller one.

joe

 

[rover]

Thank you Frank, that is very nice. Lets coordinate with Joe though so I don't end up with two.

I actually have a mini soft release that I put on my camera, but it is tallish and I ended up releasing the shutter a couple times unexpectedly. The one Joe is talking about sounds shallower which may be better for me.

 

[back alley]

take a look

take a look

some pics

joe

 

[nwcanonman]

I've been using the Nikon soft release's (AR-9). They're concave, black, say "Nikon" on them and are just the right size for the tip of my index finger. $6.99 and readily available.

 

[spetsnaz]

I have the same one, it could fit and use with Leica perfectly but not on my R2 since it's gonna be blocked by shutter speed dial. With my friend's M6, it could be the best soft release shutter, the diameter is like a "tailor made"

Pop

 

[rbiemer]

joe,
I wasn't on your original little list but if you've got extras I'd be interested.
Are the releases screwed down tight in the pics you posted?
Rob

 

[back alley]

rob,

yes they are screwed down as far they go (on the 'p') in the pics.
the first release is a sample of the ones i have - the one in the back is, i think, the tom abrahamson one.

i have enough to send you one. p.m. me your address, i didn't keep it from before.

joe