ThumbsUp Mod.1-Fantastic!

[quadtones]

I got my Thumbs Up Model 1 [the shorter one] two days ago, and had a chance to shoot in low light with it attached to the M8 last evening. Tim Isaac has done a wonderful job in executing a terrific idea.

The finish is great [I don't mind the logo], fit is exceptional [no slop] and it falls exactly where the film advance lever on my m4/m6 does when it's in its ready positon away from the body. It doesn't so much provide a hold that carries the weight of the camera [which others have expressed concerns about, as they fear it would loosen the accessory shoe], as it does provide a balancing point, securing the grip of the whole hand. This is what the film advance lever manages to do on other M's--you don't hold the camera by it, it helps support the whole grip. Really a plus with my 75 Lux and 35mm C-V Nokton. By the way, I'm left eyed and wear glasses, and there is no interference from the Thumbs Up.

Packaging's neat too, and delivery was swift to the US from China.

Highly recommended. Great job Tim!

--Norm

 

[etrigan63]

Still waiting for mine. The tracking system still says "Despatched from Guangzhou" since the 19th.

 

[nikon_sam]

I'm going to be lazy and just ask for the info on how to order one instead of searching for it myself...sorry...just being honest here...

 

[etrigan63]

Shoot an e-mail to Tim Isaacs (timyzik@comcast.net) and tell him if you want a Model 1 (for big hands) or a Model 3. Give him pertinent shipping info and he will mail you a quote. Pay via Paypal and he will shipout from China. You can specify any color as long as it is black.

 

[HankBar]

I received mine, quickly from China to Amsterdam. It is still early, but already it is clear that it helps to keep stability with longer times/lenses. I second the opinion of Norm.

 

[etrigan63]

Still waiting for mine. The tracker now says arrived in Sorting Facility USAJFKA. That was on the 22nd.

 

[etrigan63]

W00t!

My ThumbsUp has arrived! Here is a shot of my now fully gripped M8:

I am stoked! Now I have to really try it out!

Thank you Tim!

 

[summilux]

where can i order it?

 

[Andy Aitken]

There are 2 kinds of M8 users: Those with a Thumbs Up 1 and those with a Thumbs Up 3...

 

[etrigan63]

where can i order it?

Send an e-mail to Tim Isaacs timyzik@comcast.net and tell him whether you want a Model 1 (for big hands) or a Model 3 (for smaller hands) and your shipping address. He will mail you a quote with shipping costs. Pay via Paypal.