hlockwood
Well-known
I was lurking on the M8 forum and came across a thread on the Thumbs Up, a grip enhancer. The maker, Tim Isaacs, shows that it fits the M6 as well as the M8. Since it appears to be an ergonomic improvement (his customers rave) i was wondering if anyone has experience with it on an M7. i did a search but was unsuccessful.
Harry
Harry
peter_n
Veteran
Yes an interesting design but I ordered a second Rapidgrip from TA this week for an M7. Because of the way I use the camera a Rapidgrip (on the front) is what I need.
alexz
Well-known
Xmm, this is interesting.
I aso recently noticed Thumbs Up discussion (came upon one thruogh Photo.net though) and saw its M7/M6 designs. Looks interesting indeed, however I'm still wondering how it doesn't interfare with film advance operation handling. I found just a regular grip of either M3 or M6 I own allows very convenient film advance action by my thumb and I used to have my thumb to pull the slack of the lever back into advancing-ready position for instant advance after shooting, but can't see how the Thumb Up device can make is more convenient. In fact, it appears to me the device will probably interfare with that action....
I aso recently noticed Thumbs Up discussion (came upon one thruogh Photo.net though) and saw its M7/M6 designs. Looks interesting indeed, however I'm still wondering how it doesn't interfare with film advance operation handling. I found just a regular grip of either M3 or M6 I own allows very convenient film advance action by my thumb and I used to have my thumb to pull the slack of the lever back into advancing-ready position for instant advance after shooting, but can't see how the Thumb Up device can make is more convenient. In fact, it appears to me the device will probably interfare with that action....
peter_n
Veteran
Alex I've become a fan of the Leicavit/Rapidgrip type film advance. It really works well for me in conjunction with a front mounted grip.
karmaspapa
bob poe
Viewfinder comparison: M7 vs. ZM
Viewfinder comparison: M7 vs. ZM
I am trying to decide on the viewfinder I need for a 35mm lens. I belive the M7 (.72) couples the 35 with the 135, and the ZM couples the 35 with the 85. What I would like to know is which viewfinder makes it easier for eyeglasses folks like myself to see the 35 frame lines? Which finder forces my eye to move less when shooting with the 35 summicron? TIA...karmaspapa
Viewfinder comparison: M7 vs. ZM
I am trying to decide on the viewfinder I need for a 35mm lens. I belive the M7 (.72) couples the 35 with the 135, and the ZM couples the 35 with the 85. What I would like to know is which viewfinder makes it easier for eyeglasses folks like myself to see the 35 frame lines? Which finder forces my eye to move less when shooting with the 35 summicron? TIA...karmaspapa
karmaspapa
bob poe
Viewfinder comparison: M7 vs. ZM
Viewfinder comparison: M7 vs. ZM
I am trying to decide on the viewfinder I need for a 35mm lens. I belive the M7 (.72) couples the 35 with the 135, and the ZM couples the 35 with the 85. What I would like to know is which viewfinder makes it easier for eyeglasses folks like myself to see the 35 frame lines? Which finder forces my eye to move less when shooting with the 35 summicron? TIA...karmaspapa
Viewfinder comparison: M7 vs. ZM
I am trying to decide on the viewfinder I need for a 35mm lens. I belive the M7 (.72) couples the 35 with the 135, and the ZM couples the 35 with the 85. What I would like to know is which viewfinder makes it easier for eyeglasses folks like myself to see the 35 frame lines? Which finder forces my eye to move less when shooting with the 35 summicron? TIA...karmaspapa
On the Z-I (Zeiss-Ikon), the 35mm frame stands alone, not combined with any other. Same for the 50mm frame. The 28 & 85 show together.karmaspapa said:I am trying to decide on the viewfinder I need for a 35mm lens. I belive the M7 (.72) couples the 35 with the 135, and the ZM couples the 35 with the 85. What I would like to know is which viewfinder makes it easier for eyeglasses folks like myself to see the 35 frame lines? Which finder forces my eye to move less when shooting with the 35 summicron? TIA...karmaspapa
With the M7 .72x you see these pairs: 28/90, 35/135, and 50/75. This is the Leica standard pairings, and these are also the way screw-to-bayonet mount adapters pair. The Z-I follows this pattern too; they just omit the 75 and 135 frames, and run 85 instead of 90, nearly the same thing anyway.
The Zeiss-Ikon camera has a magnificent view/rangefinder, perhaps the best one ever made in a 35mm RF camera. It has .74x magnification but has a field large enough to easily see the full 28mm frame at a glance. The longer RF baseline makes the focusing patch pop, so focusing is quick and accurate.
I have never used a Leica M other than my M2, which has framelines showing more of what will appear on film than M6 and later (IOW, larger frames). So I can't say more than that the M2's 35mm frame is impossible for me to see in its entirety with glasses (kind of a peripheral-vision matter even without glasses), while the Z-I is pretty easy.
I think you'd find it interesting to visit a dealer with a Z-I on hand and an M6 or M7 also, and compare the view.
hlockwood
Well-known
alexz said:
I use the Leica M-grip which I wouldn't be without now. But the additional thumb grip on the back of the body provided by the TU seems attractive for more secure gripping. However, I have the same concern you expressed about the advance lever. And the only bodies mentioned, other than the M8, were the M3 and the M6.
Any interference with film advance would negate the advantage.
Harry