Leica Fanatic Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted August 3, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Cost. It would add another £30 to your a la carte MP.Pete Gasp, £30 ? Much better to spend £200 having my name engraved on the top. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 Hi Leica Fanatic, Take a look here Knob or Lever Rewind ?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
bocaburger Posted August 3, 2014 Share #22 Posted August 3, 2014 Never liked the knobs. One reason I gladly sold my MP's but kept the M4's. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted August 3, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 3, 2014 Gasp, £30 ? Much better to spend £200 having my name engraved on the top. Yes, I was being ironic. Pete 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Fanatic Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted August 3, 2014 Yes, I was being ironic.Pete I know. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted August 3, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 3, 2014 Knob.Pete Same to you... but seriously the knob does seem both more robust and quick and practical to utilise... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted August 12, 2014 Share #26 Posted August 12, 2014 What I like about the knob rewind's construction is that, when the knob is not extended, turning it(s outer ring) won't affect film tightness. That said, I have never had film-slacking problems due to my M4's rewind touching the strap. Still, the knob rewind feels great. When rewinding, it gives a solid, confident impression and one can really feel that it grips the film spool. It feels quite different from the rewind lever, I find. And when unextended, the knob rewind's surrounding ring has a very pleasant resistance that further supports the impression that the whole construction is built to last. Nevertheless, either construction works well and I wouldn't base my decision on whether to use my M4 or my M6TTL on how the rewind is designed. Philip 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 13, 2014 Share #27 Posted August 13, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Lever every time. I have both. Have you 'knobby' guys ever worked under pressure with a film Leica and tried to change say 13 rolls of film, in a space of say 1.5 hrs, in the dark, while the action in front of you continued whether you are ready or not? That used to be my regular gig for years, shooting two M6's. Lever is much faster where time is critical. Another aspect, IMO, is that it is easier to maintain constant pressure on the film during rewind with the lever. I always worry that slippage when winding with the knob can induce friction/scratching between the film layers because it is a stop-start technique. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted August 13, 2014 Share #28 Posted August 13, 2014 Lever every time. I have both. Have you 'knobby' guys ever worked under pressure with a film Leica and tried to change say 13 rolls of film, in a space of say 1.5 hrs, in the dark, while the action in front of you continued whether you are ready or not? That used to be my regular gig for years, shooting two M6's. Lever is much faster where time is critical. Another aspect, IMO, is that it is easier to maintain constant pressure on the film during rewind with the lever. I always worry that slippage when winding with the knob can induce friction/scratching between the film layers because it is a stop-start technique. I'm with you 100%. A knob might be nostalgic and cool, but if you're working quickly and using lots of film, it's absolutely no fun. I guess it's why they came out with those aftermarket levers to attach to your knob 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 13, 2014 Share #29 Posted August 13, 2014 Must get one of those. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ansel_Adams Posted August 13, 2014 Share #30 Posted August 13, 2014 Lever. So much more practical to use. Brilliant design. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted August 13, 2014 Share #31 Posted August 13, 2014 Having returned to M's after some years I chose an MP and I must admit the idea of the knob was the one thing that put me off a bit as all my previous M's had a lever. I now have an MP and find it great although I have added one of the aftermarket cranks. I guess the lever is ultimately faster but I don't need that speed in all honesty, I understand that the knob is more reliable which suits me as I want the MP for life, regards to all, Rob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 13, 2014 Share #32 Posted August 13, 2014 An MP with a lever would be perfect. Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orient XI Posted August 13, 2014 Share #33 Posted August 13, 2014 Rapid rewinding can generate static electricity, particularly in dry climates. If the static electricity discharges through the film it can ruin those negatives (or slides) in its path. Thus, another vote rewinding by knob . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 13, 2014 Share #34 Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah, a Nikon D6 is like a power station rewinding the film, sparks and everything, just don't touch it, Steve 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted August 13, 2014 Share #35 Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah, a Nikon D6 is like a power station rewinding the film, sparks and everything, just don't touch it, Steve I'm in a dry climate and once my F3 with MD-4 motor drive ignited and exploded from all those sparks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 13, 2014 Share #36 Posted August 13, 2014 I guess I will be OK with my 'rapid' re-wind lever then. When I work under pressure I get into such a sweat I am anything but dry! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landberg Posted August 15, 2014 Share #37 Posted August 15, 2014 Knob! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsprow Posted August 15, 2014 Share #38 Posted August 15, 2014 If you've ever run or hurried down a street while trying to reload, the M4 is much quicker (though obviously no match for digital in getting ready for the next shot)! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 15, 2014 Share #39 Posted August 15, 2014 Second body, pre-loaded! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted August 16, 2014 Share #40 Posted August 16, 2014 I find rewinding my MP to be easier & quicker than my M7 as the little handle often slips out of my grasp and then whizzes around in the wrong direction, necessitating more winding to make up lost ground. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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