Trigger Winder

[cameramanic]

I bought a Bessa T to use while my R is being repaired, now I have ordered
a trigger winder for it.
I really like using the T and prefer it to the R, (much better build quality ) and better to focus. I use a FSU turrett viewinder with it which works well with all the lenses I use.
Does anyone have any experience
using this winder ?

 

[laptoprob]

I found it too big. I only use a sidegrip. That fits inside the neverready case. Even in that Bessa L&T case I take too many blank shots. Even without softie!
For the same reason I think I will be selling my parralax corrected zoom finder and keep the separate ones. The zoom finder is very convenient though and gives about the same size and clarity as those little separate Canon 35, 85 and 135 ones. And the unsurpassed Voigtlander 50 finder ofcourse!

Or should I not stuff the camera into a backpack?

 

[pvdhaar]

Don't have the trigger winder, but I'm perplexed by the purpose of it. The T has separate rangefinder and viewfinders; that slows me down quite a bit. I can't see myself firing sequences of 3fps and all the while checking both focus and framing. Or does it have another raison d'etre I've missed?

 

[Jacob]

I don't ave any experience of the winder myself and I have wondered the same as Peter, why a "high speed" device on a slow camera? But maybe BECAUSE it is a slow camera. It simple gives You a little more time to focus and compose. I would like to try one, especially for the moments I try to catch a nice shot of my super active 2-year old daughter playing around. That is in good light so I can get som depth-of-field to rely on...

 

[rover]

I think the point is that there are situations where critical focus is not necessary. Think good lighting with the lens stopped down so that DOF is significant.

That said, I agree that the Trigger Winder added bulk and size to the R2. I tried it, then replaced it with the regular side grip. I wonder though with the Bessa T being a smaller camera if that would be a better match? I have to admit that I would love to come across a Canon Trigger Winder for my IVSB2.

 

[pbjbike]

Have one on my T, but don't use it often--I like it for the added bulk, primarily. With the winder mounted has the heft of an M and is better balanced. An Avenon 21mm lives on the T, and with that lens at f/8, everything is in focus, so I can shoot quickly using the aux finder.

Cheers

 

[ChrisN]

Can't speak for the Voigtlander version of the trigger, but I have a Canon V-T (with trigger). I find that feels clumsy because you have to abandon the trigger to re-focus. I also worry that I'm going to stab myself with the winder.

 

[GeneW]

I had one for awhile and it works well and adds some heft to help balance the Bessas, but in the end I found it sitting in the drawer most of the time so I sold it.

Gene

 

[cameramanic]

Thanks for the input,I have the winder now and i like the feel of it on the T.
I was useing the T yesterday,at Lacock Abbey where as we all Know William Henry Fox Talbot invented what as evolved into modern Photography. I forgot about the winder at first and was useing the winding lever, the T is not that slow a camera to use I can focus quicker with it than with the R.

 

[BillBingham2]

For me, the T is a fast camera. I like the winder mostly because it allows me to hang my T from one side. Feels better than the standard way most cameras hang.

I have used my T at sporting events (my kids) and found it much faster than the standard wind. Some day I will ebay my leica winder for my M6 and get a RapidWinder, I hate the kick back on the shutter release.

I wish the L would accept a winder, I get one for them.

I like the built in view finder adpoter (spelling) of the T. Getting older, it helps. The T is my favorite, I am hoping for a T2.

B2 (;->

 

[franceluxemburg]

Hello
just new on the forum.
Not new to photography but just got a GAS attack fot a konica RF and 35/2
konica brand new
Bought my bessa t with a winder and 15mm
Just find nicer in my hand even if i cock the shutter the regular way.
For the external viewfinder, just bought plastic 35 mm (fsu) for my 35/2 konica,
but it lacks the framelines so i might go for a new voigtlander 35mm viewfinder.
Has anyone been able to compare the 28/35 viewfinder and the metal 35mm
voigtlander viewfinder

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I use the trigger wider because I am left-eyed.

But it does make the camera bulkier to hold.