julien080 Posted April 30, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 30, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everyone, Ready to try something new and decided to buy a thumbs up for my M262 body (been holding my Ms naked with simply the strap arround my wrist for years). I see that Match Technical came up with a titanium version (EP-10S Ti) in August 2015. It is half the weight of the brass version (EP-10S) which makes it somewhat attractive despite its price... See http://www.matchtechnical.com/Pages/ThumbsUpEP10STitanium.aspx Has anyone tried this new version ? The weight put aside, does it hold on the camera and feel the same as the brass version? Thanks! Julien Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 30, 2016 Posted April 30, 2016 Hi julien080, Take a look here Thumbs Up for M240/262: Brass vs Titatium version. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted April 30, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 30, 2016 How does it look in bare Titanium finish? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julien080 Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted April 30, 2016 not sure, the link above only shows the black enamel finish... Which is the one I am interested in, having a black M262. I guess not many have tried it yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth3kpl Posted May 1, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 1, 2016 I bought one of 250swb's thumb rests. It leaves the hot shoe available, and doesn't dig into the chest as much as the Match Technical Thumbs Up. Well made, brass, and much cheaper too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thumbie-grip-for-Leica-M-Type-240-M240-/291748531434? Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julien080 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted May 4, 2016 I bought one of 250swb's thumb rests. It leaves the hot shoe available, and doesn't dig into the chest as much as the Match Technical Thumbs Up. Well made, brass, and much cheaper too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thumbie-grip-for-Leica-M-Type-240-M240-/291748531434? Pete Thanks for the tip. However I prefer the thumbs up which holds on the flash shooe rather than using adhesive. About the titanium version. ... surprised no one has tried it yet. .. is it a bad sign? Any more thoughts on this? Envoyé de mon GT-I8190 en utilisant Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jto555 Posted May 4, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks for the tip. However I prefer the thumbs up which holds on the flash shooe rather than using adhesive. About the titanium version. ... surprised no one has tried it yet. .. is it a bad sign? Any more thoughts on this? Envoyé de mon GT-I8190 en utilisant Tapatalk I am using the 250swb's thumb rests version and believe me, the adhesive does not let go. I would be more concerned that the Thumbs Up would put pressure on the hotshoe. However, which ever one works for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julien080 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted May 5, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am sure the adhesive is safe. I was more worried about traces it may leave on the body once you decide to take it off. Thank you for your input on this! Julien Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted May 6, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks for the tip. However I prefer the thumbs up which holds on the flash shooe rather than using adhesive. About the titanium version. ... surprised no one has tried it yet. .. is it a bad sign? Any more thoughts on this? Envoyé de mon GT-I8190 en utilisant Tapatalk I have the brass version which brasses quickly and quite nicely. Given that the brass version is not heavy it seems silly to me to buy the titanium version solely for weight savings. some may feel differently. Given that the M262 is not brass, the titanium may wear to a similar color as your top plate. not sure of this but that would be the only reason to consider it as an option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul925 Posted May 6, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 6, 2016 How does it look in bare Titanium finish? I found all three versions depicted here: http://www.popflash.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&parent=0&mid=0&search_in=all&search_str=thumbs+up&pg=3 It looks pretty nice, but I think I'll "stick" with my 250swb "Thumb". :-) I don't have to remove it when I want to use the EVF and, if I'm using the EVF it means I'm using a lens that I'll probably want the extra stability with anyway. Still, there wouldn't be any brassing with titanium.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julien080 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted May 8, 2016 Thank you for this link. I see they have some good discounts... is it a reliable seller ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul925 Posted May 8, 2016 Share #11 Posted May 8, 2016 I've purchased my 90mm Cron and 50mm Lux from them, as well as a couple of Leica batteries. All in separate transactions. Super nice to deal with. Prompt shipments each time. I never had a problem and wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
julien080 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted May 10, 2016 Ok thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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