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Has anyone had a chance to compare the two available (well, not really) options, Leica and 3rd Party?  I'm wondering which one folks prefer.  The Leica one looks a little cleaner to me though the other looks more ergonomic.

 

Also, does anyone have any idea where (or when) either may be available in silver?

 

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The Leica thumb is just like the old thumbs up for the M240. Slips in and stays.

 

The Leica SL thumbs up had the screw. I don't like the screw because you need a key to take it so if you want the visoflex or flash on the M10, it's a PITA to remove.

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My experience with the earlier Thumbs Up units with No set-screw is that they DO stay in place, not a problem at all and Tim makes really great things and I like the 2 that I have.

What I like about the new Leica M-10 unit is that it sits flush with the top of the camera, (like Tim's older units) and I feel it looks a bit more "integrated" to my eye.

This is purely an aesthetic preference, it wouldn't stop me from buying the Match Technical version, but i did order the Leica unit to try it.

 

 

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I agree the Leica unit looks better --also the two black set screws (if that's what I'm seeing) look awful on the silver version. Has the silver version been available anywhere yet, i.e., Europe?

I have heard the Match version is coming out in 3 - 4 weeks.

The set screw is on Top only, what you are seeing on the back is where a black rubber pad attaches, there is a hole on the back where the rubber slightly protrudes from the inner side.

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Is that definitely what the Match version will look like? Bummer if that's the case as I love my current one for the 240 which sits flush.

yes, that is the images of the coming Thumbs Up M-10 units and here are a few more images.

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I like the ergonomics of the Match design, but quite simply it looks hideous. The Leica version is so much more minimalist and just blends in like a natural part of the camera. I'll probably end up with the Leica version. I just can't see spending that much on a beautifully designed camera and then ruining the esthetic with an add-on.

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