How do you use the softrelease on M7

[herbet]

Hi guys,
I bought one of Tom's softrelease from popflash but it makes a clunky sound when used with my M7. I searched through the old threads and it looks like some people have experienced the same issue - apparently related to the on/off switch getting in the way. if any of you are using it with the M7 would you please explain your technique.
thanks.

[ron110n]

I use an aftermarket chinese soft release for my M6 & M7, although I have the stainless Luigi for my M3. They're all the same to me, but the main idea is to reduce the movement of your M when pressing the shutter button at sub 1/60th sec by keeping the pressure "only at the shutter button" and not partly on your M's top plate. This way you can achieve an extra half a stop slower "at least".

-Ron

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[bill]

I have a softrelease that I used to use with my M6, but I have never felt comfortable with it on my M7. It just doesn't suit the half-press-lock-recompose M7 method of working in my view.

Regards,

Bill

[budrichard]

The 'soft release' has become one of those things that everyone now assumes belongs on a camera. The M7 does not need one nor do any of the M cameras need one.-Dick

[bill]

Originally Posted by budrichard

The 'soft release' has become one of those things that everyone now assumes belongs on a camera. The M7 does not need one nor do any of the M cameras need one.-Dick

Better said than I did.

I concur.

Regards,

Bill

[stunsworth]

Originally Posted by budrichard

The M7 does not need one nor do any of the M cameras need one.-Dick

I don't own an M7, but I have to disagree about its use on the older Ms. I've used then on M2/3/6 and with each one I've found one of Tom's soft releases to be useful. The technique is to use the underside of the first knuckle of the index finger to gently press down on, or even slide over, the softie.

I only wish that the shutter release on the M8 suited the use of a soft release.

[DTD]

I got a soft release for my M6 and think it's a big improvement – but I have specific problems with numbness in my fingers, so it might not prove as useful for everyone.