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Is it possible to use a soft shutter with the Q?


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I had a softer shutter button on my Nikon FM many years ago when shutter buttons were small, recessed and threaded to take a cable release. It was an advantage then but I haven’t really seen the practical utility since shutter buttons bevame larger and more accessible, as in the Q. Indeed, I fear that a raised release could be triggered accidentally more easily.

 

I realise that doesn’t answer your question, more wondering why folks find it necessary.

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The Q shutter release is already extremely sensitive. Adding a further layer to the button isn't going to achieve much for you. Just extra revenue for the manufacturer. I think you are over-thinking the customisation process. I just sold all the unnecessary accessories for my M. I had spent £850 on them. It's crazy.

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I saw a soft shutter which can be attached on the shutter button with an adhesive. The company I guess is lolumina.com

Anyone tried it before? Which size must be ordered?

 

Yup.... I do, and love it. Order the smaller of the two sizes.

 

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Does anyone know it the factory release button is removable?  I have been a fan of the soft release buttons for years, and had them on most of my cameras.  I think I had one on my Q, but that is gone, and I can't seem to unscrew the one on my Q2?  Normally just damp thumb pressure does the trick, but not this one.  Anyone have any first hand experience with removal??

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You probably can remove the factory shutter button, but it will almost certainly involve a repair technician to do it; and then you'd have nothing to mount the soft shutter button on, which would defeat the purpose.

The Lolumina buttons can be easily removed; there are simple instructions on their web site:

https://lolumina.com/removal-instructions/

Basically, don't overthink it and make the decision harder; it'll drive you nuts and cost more money.

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