Paul Verrips Posted September 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I read on the forum "don't use a soft release on the M7" but without explanation. Anyone has an opinion about this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vanGeist Posted September 20, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2015 I read on the forum "don't use a soft release on the M7" but without explanation. Anyone has an opinion about this? I use a soft release on my M7 and there are no problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted September 20, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 20, 2015 I don't have an explanation, but I do have an opinon I've had an M7 since 2005 and the first thing I did was put a soft release on it. I also did the same with my second M7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 20, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2015 I tried them on my two early M7s but they did not feel right. There was an unusual resistant on half-press. If I really wanted the right softie, I would look to Tom Abrahamsson's Softies. His email is on the page. Scroll down for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinchers of peril Posted September 21, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 21, 2015 I can't see any reason why this would be true. I have a soft release on my m6 and I really like it. I don't know why the M7 would be any different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 21, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2015 I can't see any reason why this would be true. I have a soft release on my m6 and I really like it. I don't know why the M7 would be any different. Which M6? We do not know if the M7 release is different from the M6 but we are aware that soft releases vary in quality/dimensions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinchers of peril Posted September 22, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 22, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have an M6 classic. I was under the assumption that the internal threading of the release was standardized across the M line. I can even use my soft release interchangeably between my fuji x100T and M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franek_ Posted September 22, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2015 I tried them on my two early M7s but they did not feel right. There was an unusual resistant on half-press. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
}{B Posted September 22, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 22, 2015 Somewhere on the forum is a post that said that as the M7 has a locking shutter release it is possible for a soft release to apply pressure to part of the mechanism when it is locked. This can happen in a bag and can damage an internal part. The post provided photos of the damaged part. I stopped using a soft release on my M7 after reading that post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted September 22, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 22, 2015 You mean this? http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/217863-m7-shutter-release-damage-by-pressure/?p=2480255 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinchers of peril Posted September 22, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 22, 2015 You mean this? http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/217863-m7-shutter-release-damage-by-pressure/?p=2480255 Wow how interesting. I didn't realize the M7 had a locking shutter release. It seems like shooting without a soft release (at least on the M7) is the safe way to go. I like shooting with one on my M6 so I'll continue to do so and because there is no locking mechanism I don't think there will be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted September 22, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 22, 2015 I've never cared for a soft release on an M, except for my M5, which has to be depressed more deeply, I guess because of the extra linkage to move the meter cell out of the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 22, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 22, 2015 I was under the assumption that the internal threading of the release was standardized across the M line. Leica may have intended to follow the standard, but they did not. From Tom Abrahamsson's site: "*The “pitch” on Leica M240 and Monochrom thread is different. " Scroll down his page for more detail. As for the difference in the M7, thank you to those who posted the thread regarding the different release mechanism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted September 22, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 22, 2015 Screw on soft release is shorter for digital than film Leica's -- so said the Leica LA store who sold both and advised me accordingly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbyhp Posted September 26, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 26, 2015 I have two M7s. I buggered the release mechanism by having a soft-release on one of them. Cost $$ to have repaired. Don't use them on M7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted September 26, 2015 Share #16 Posted September 26, 2015 Wow how interesting. I didn't realize the M7 had a locking shutter release. It seems like shooting without a soft release (at least on the M7) is the safe way to go. I like shooting with one on my M6 so I'll continue to do so and because there is no locking mechanism I don't think there will be a problem. Bad luck with that damage Digby. I don't use a soft release on any of my Leicas. Tried them on my M9 & Monochrom but didn't find they helped much. Certainly wasn't going to try one on the M7 after reading that post. Oh, and two M7s - very nice :-). Do you use them together with different lenses or film or do you have one to use and one to fondle ;-) ps. the only soft release I ever liked was the AR-1 which I used from time to time on my old Nikons. The extension also helped me carry the camera in my hand as I could hook my index finger around it with my thumb behind the film advance lever. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250335-soft-release-on-m7/?do=findComment&comment=2894522'>More sharing options...
digbyhp Posted September 29, 2015 Share #17 Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks Mark. All three of those ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Verrips Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted October 3, 2015 Oh, and two M7s - very nice :-). Do you use them together with different lenses or film or do you have one to use and one to fondle ;-) images.jpeg I use them both, loaded with different film. At the moment i use the M7 Test Camera more often. This is my latest and at the moment my favorite. Black M7 is loaded with FP4+ and the silver one with HP5+. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground Posted October 9, 2015 Share #19 Posted October 9, 2015 I used a cable release that jammed my button in the camera. (Trashed that) The soft release I have works great. My M7 is the toughest camera I have ever had. I have dropped it a few times, waist high on granite and concrete. It works like new still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BennyNg Posted October 9, 2015 Share #20 Posted October 9, 2015 I have soft releases on both early and later M7 bodies. No issues whatsoever. Enjoying them very much. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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