Leicaiste
Member
I don't need a faux lever, but I will have use of the possibility to delay the moment the motor is cooking the shutter after taking the picture, because I understand that's the moment the M8 is a little bit noisy.
On the R8/R9/DMR or motor, if you detach the winding lever from the camera body, the motor will not cook the shutter before you want it.
The same will be really nice on the M8.
On the R8/R9/DMR or motor, if you detach the winding lever from the camera body, the motor will not cook the shutter before you want it.
The same will be really nice on the M8.
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
CameraQuest said:
Wouldn't that be a nice accessory to sell, Stephen?
Bob Ross
Well-known
I have been trying as hard as I can to remember how I never dropped my Contax II, Kodak Medalist or Oly XA for all those years that I used them, but my mental search engine seems to be off line. It must have just happened without my making a mental note of it.
Bob
Bob
Didier
"Deed"
I don't feel concerned as I have a R-D1 WITH lever. For all others it's to be hoped that TomA will design a gorgeous M8 rapidgrip...
Didier
Didier
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
back alley said:
My thoughts exactly.
greggebhardt
Well-known
No lever required or desired on the M8!
skimmel
Established
Any recommendations for a good wrist strap? (Could use one for my current M). The "sling" looks like a finger strap more than a wrist strap -- for those who have tried it versus other straps, is that a better option?
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
skimmel said:
I have one of Gordy Cole's straps for my IIIc and it's perfect imho.
I'm sure you can use it on your M as well.
Cheers
Dave
back alley
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expensive, but leicatime's strap is fast becoming a favourite.
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
I can't say I miss a film advance lever on a camera that doesn't exist yet.
I also have never used the film advance lever as a means to hold the camera -- what a proposition! I don't believe they're designed to sustain the torque the weight of the camera plus the force exerted by your thumb (assuming it is the thumb when you are doing this, you never know).
For a better grip I use either a wrist grip and/or a camera case; you know, because I care about my camera. The one that exists on my hand.
I also have never used the film advance lever as a means to hold the camera -- what a proposition! I don't believe they're designed to sustain the torque the weight of the camera plus the force exerted by your thumb (assuming it is the thumb when you are doing this, you never know).
For a better grip I use either a wrist grip and/or a camera case; you know, because I care about my camera. The one that exists on my hand.
rvaubel
Well-known
gabrielma said:
Gabrielma
Aren't you being a being a little too accepting of an obvious defect in a non-existing camera that you haven't tried yet? Your calm tolerance towards a known problem (see possible pictures of potential camera), is not advancing the science and craft of camera critique.
What we need is a little more speculation to clear things up.
Rex
ChrisN
Striving
Straps are one of our favourite subjects!
Since getting the M5, I've found that the side-mounted strap, on the left side of the camera body, is perfect to wrap around my left wrist. The camera is secure, and my right hand is free for other duties (I'm right-handed.)
The Leica-Goodies "Sling" (the little finger-strap) I found to be not very comfortable for me.
Since getting the M5, I've found that the side-mounted strap, on the left side of the camera body, is perfect to wrap around my left wrist. The camera is secure, and my right hand is free for other duties (I'm right-handed.)
The Leica-Goodies "Sling" (the little finger-strap) I found to be not very comfortable for me.
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Indubitably:rvaubel said:
My M8 rangefinder patch is out of alignment. Anybody else have this problem?
rvaubel
Well-known
gabrielma said:
Gabrielma
I'm sure I'll have the same problem. They sure won't make them like they used to!
Rex
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
I have just been checking-I don't hold my M6 that way. The nearest comaprison I have is the Digilux2. I cannot say that a thumbgrip is needed on that one as far as I'm concerned, and a film-advance-lever-dummy? A bit too kitschy for my taste...
Maybe in the M8 a-la-carte programme of the future
Maybe in the M8 a-la-carte programme of the future
merlin
Established
ChrisN said:
Right on. I have forever regretted letting my early M5 (one side only) go. Not a particularly pretty camera, but supremely rock-steady because of it's size and the strap thing.
sf
Veteran
I don't see why they couldn't use the advance lever as a manual source of action for the shutter. Like the RD-1... doesn't it use the shutter wind?
rvaubel
Well-known
shutterflower said:
Shutterflower
Yah, the RD1 uses the advance lever to cock the shutter. Some people seem to think the advance lever is some sort of Faux Retro affectation, but it isn't.
The M8, on the other hand, is reported to use a electronic shutter, the some one on the R8. Hence, no need for a advance lever.
I would like an advance lever on the M8. But only of it did something. My choice was to charge the battery, in case of emergancy. That would be sort of cool and in keeping with Leica's image of a camera less tied to technology than others. Of course, that would just be the image as such a feature would only be more complicated and expensive. Nevertheless, it would still be cool, sort of a mechanical, digital camera!
Fat chance
Rex
skimmel
Established
Thanks for the advice. The wrist strap seems like a good fit for me. Seems like the Gordy Cole version is a nice option. I must admit, I use the film advance lever frequently when I hold the camera. I'll be interested to see what the M8 is like without it.
