Remote cable release for M240 - has Leica modified their standard one?

[Steve Ricoh]

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Leica 14076 from Harrison's, for example, is available for £40.

 

Expensive yes, but if needs must etc. But does it fit the M240, and by how many turns of thread engagement would I expect to see - anyone know?

Thanks.

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[MarkP]

Well I

 

I bought a genuine older style Nikon cable release and have been using it with great success for about 6 months now. Despite the fact that I love my M240, I must admit that I find it a bit pahetic that in the second decade of the 21st century, that Leica should make a high end camera with a bloody mechanical cable release. As a friend of mine in the advertising industry quipped recently "Leica - for people who are desperately afraid to move out of their comfort zone.

 

I wouldn't mind if my M-Leica had a remote wireless shutter release.

 

However, I would be most disappointed if my M-Leica didn't have a mechanical cable release socket.  Nothing easier and more reliable than a manual cable release for tripod work. Reliable and immediate control over opening and closing the shutter just when I want.

[stephengv]

I'm on the market for the Leica Cable Release. Is it really not worth it on the M 240?

[Exodies]

Well I

 

 

 

I wouldn't mind if my M-Leica had a remote wireless shutter release.

 

However, I would be most disappointed if my M-Leica didn't have a mechanical cable release socket.  Nothing easier and more reliable than a manual cable release for tripod work. Reliable and immediate control over opening and closing the shutter just when I want.

Just when you want plus a few milli seconds reaction time (1/3 second?) the same as an electronic release would give.