IWC Doppel Posted July 21, 2016 Share #21 Posted July 21, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) So has anyone noticed the claims to gain 1 to 1.5 stops? I tried one for a short while and discovered I had reeled off 100+ shots in my bag because I forgot to turn the camera off. If that's true I'd be interested but I suspect not. I like a thumbs up but never fancied a soft release, it's just a higher button position that a little larger isnt it ? Not sure what's soft about it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pechelman Posted July 21, 2016 Share #22 Posted July 21, 2016 It seems soft releases are a hot topic today. Posting about them also on another forum. In my opinion, the term "soft release" is in reference to the shutter release itself. In this case, I think it is fare to relate it to shooting and marksmanship. One wants a "clean break" with little movement prior to, during, and after the trigger pull to ensure the shot goes where it is intended. Similarly, the soft release ensures quite literally, a soft release of the shutter curtains by helping to minimize movement of the camera before, during, and after the depression of the shutter release button by improving the ergonomics of the index finger. In this case, for most people, raising the button a little higher gets close to a ~90° finger angle with a bit more relaxed posture in the knuckles. Again, this is in my opinion and in my experience only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 21, 2016 Share #23 Posted July 21, 2016 But I assume the movement of the central button is unchanged so there is no 'cam' adjustment or leverage like perhaps a trigger ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pechelman Posted July 21, 2016 Share #24 Posted July 21, 2016 But I assume the movement of the central button is unchanged so there is no 'cam' adjustment or leverage like perhaps a trigger ? The button movement is not the issue. The difference here is a change in biomechanics and ergonomics. A proper trigger pull or shutter release should be undertaken with a minimum amount of tension in the hand using as few muscles as possible. It's said that a good trigger pull should only require the contraction of 3 muscles in the finger. I might also add that with better angles on the index finger, this also improves\relaxes the grip on the camera. Win win. While this site is clearly oriented toward shooting, there's no reason why these fundamentals dont also apply to photography; https://canadianshooter.wordpress.com/trigger-finger/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphh Posted July 21, 2016 Share #25 Posted July 21, 2016 I have used one on my 240 since day one as I was used to it on a film RF camera I had which had a very stiff shutter button. The other day I tried taking it off just to see if it was making a difference in the m or not. It definitely is - it's much easier to find, and much easier to depress with it on. There's no leverage as such, but your finger is at a better angle, and not having to push it into the recess of the power switch is also nicer. Yes it pokes up, but I can't live without it now I'm used to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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