M5 Improvement

[TomB_tx]

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After getting an M5 after 50 years of M4/M6 use, I really like the camera, except for the shutter release. As the release first slowly retracts the meter cell, it has a longer travel and has to push down lower into the collar than I'm used to from my other M cameras, so the shutter doesn't act when I expect it to. I tried a few "soft release" buttons and found most of them too thick, so the release got too sensitive and I released the shutter before I intended. But I finally found a thin mini release that makes it just right. Of course, it's from China, but is a nice all-metal button in black that looks like it belongs on the M5. It works very well for me. Found it on the auction site, as a #CAM9012.

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[xalo]

I'm using TA's softreleases on all Ms, including the M5 now. I agree on its a little strange shutter travel, but got used to it. Actually reassuring to feel the metering arm moving out of light's way Not noticing this when snapping, though.

Most direct (brutal?) release is... the RD-1. Nicest I find the M3.

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P.S.: and since it really changed my handling and appreciation of the camera: a mini softrelease for the R7

Edited March 9, 2013 by xalo
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[iedei]

tomB: i bought a very similar very small shutter release from China and it works wonderfully on the M5. Shooting with the M5 is very different to me.....but very, very enjoyable indeed!