lct Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share #41 Â Posted February 10, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Don't count me in as i don't feel secure with glued accessories but you have all my sympathy. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Hi lct, Take a look here Leica Thumb Support for digital CL. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ayewing Posted February 10, 2018 Share #42 Â Posted February 10, 2018 I am in too. I have already been in contact with Steve and he is considering what redesign would be necessary to make a suitable Thumbie for the CL. If enough people show an interest it would encourage him to go ahead if it seemed economically viable. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 10, 2018 Share #43 Â Posted February 10, 2018 I'll order one - unseen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 10, 2018 Share #44  Posted February 10, 2018 I am a huge fan of Steve's Thumbies. I have one on every M I own, both film and digital. However having been using my CL constantly for the last three weeks with the 18-56 lens (all I could use with a broken lens release - now off to Wetzlar for warranty repair) plus the standard grip/handle, I am not sure I need a Thumbie. I might feel differently if I had been able to mount my heavier and longer 80-200 R lens with R to TL adapter. The standard grip allows for secure holding for overhead shots, even with my weak and arthritic hands.  Wilson 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 10, 2018 Share #45  Posted February 10, 2018 Wilson - I have reached out to Steve Barnett for a CL Thumbie but he has no plans to produce them. Perhaps if all Thumbie fans were to petition Steve he may change his mind?  Am I correct to conclude that you find the leica grip helpful with one hand carry and operation?  Larry  Larry,  I find the grip very useful. I have weak and arthritic hands and even with those, my hold on the lightweight CL feels very secure. The only thing is I think they have put the boss for the finger loop too low on the grip and I cannot reach the shutter release comfortably if I use a loop. When I get my CL back from warranty repair, I will add a clear plastic Bumpon to the shutter release, as I find it difficult to locate and depress quickly. I did the same with my SL and it was a big improvement for me.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erudolph Posted February 10, 2018 Share #46  Posted February 10, 2018 I’d order one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted February 10, 2018 Share #47 Â Posted February 10, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Count me as a buyer! I 'm using Thumbies on all my M since M8 to M262... Made a first test with the 240 model on the CL. Works but sure it can be improved. I had never never got a probleme with the "glue". 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoutman Posted February 10, 2018 Share #48 Â Posted February 10, 2018 Steve once built me a Porsche 356, now we are talking 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mctuomey Posted February 10, 2018 Share #49 Â Posted February 10, 2018 +1 would buy a CL thumbie in a heartbeat 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 10, 2018 Share #50  Posted February 10, 2018 Steve once built me a Porsche 356, now we are talking  I wish I had got him to rebuild my '77 911 RSR rather than the idiots who half-did it.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted February 11, 2018 Share #51 Â Posted February 11, 2018 Larry, Â I find the grip very useful. I have weak and arthritic hands and even with those, my hold on the lightweight CL feels very secure. The only thing is I think they have put the boss for the finger loop too low on the grip and I cannot reach the shutter release comfortably if I use a loop. When I get my CL back from warranty repair, I will add a clear plastic Bumpon to the shutter release, as I find it difficult to locate and depress quickly. I did the same with my SL and it was a big improvement for me. Â Wilson Does the Leica grip come with a finger loop or are they extra? Â Anyone know if an MD grip will be available? They are very well made - on my M9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted February 11, 2018 Share #52  Posted February 11, 2018 I’m in for sure - Steve - please don’t let your fans down!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 11, 2018 Share #53  Posted February 11, 2018 Does the Leica grip come with a finger loop or are they extra?  Anyone know if an MD grip will be available? They are very well made - on my M9  Finger loops are extra. Come in three sizes, small, medium and large.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoutman Posted February 11, 2018 Share #54  Posted February 11, 2018 As I was still fiddling around with various setups to have the best grip options I also ordered the Leica Thumb Support and could compare it with the Thumbs Up. On he Photo you can clearly see the differences.   Despite the fact that with the Thumbs Up the thumb is marginally more in front of the display, the operation on the left button - due to the small curved cut out - is so much better than with the Leica’s.   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! 2 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/280097-leica-thumb-support-for-digital-cl/?do=findComment&comment=3459528'>More sharing options...
lct Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share #55  Posted February 11, 2018  [...] Despite the fact that with the Thumbs Up the thumb is marginally more in front of the display, the operation on the left button - due to the small curved cut out - is so much better than with the Leica’s.  How do you feel its shorter length compared to the Leica's if i may ask? Does it make the right wheel any more or less handy to turn with the thumb? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted February 11, 2018 Share #56  Posted February 11, 2018  As I was still fiddling around with various setups to have the best grip options I also ordered the Leica Thumb Support and could compare it with the Thumbs Up. On he Photo you can clearly see the differences.   Despite the fact that with the Thumbs Up the thumb is marginally more in front of the display, the operation on the left button - due to the small curved cut out - is so much better than with the Leica’s.   Does the Leica Thumb support have a connect through for the flash shoe or is the shoe dumb?  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share #57 Â Posted February 11, 2018 Both Thumb Support and Thumbs UP must me removed to use a flash so far. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoutman Posted February 11, 2018 Share #58  Posted February 11, 2018 How do you feel its shorter length compared to the Leica's if i may ask? Does it make the right wheel any more or less handy to turn with the thumb?  The Thumbs Up is more curved so IMO it gives a marginally better grip on the thumb. The right wheel is a tad better accessible.  Verdict: if you have none, buy the Thumbs Up. If you have the Leica Thumb Support and are able the exchange it for the Thumbs Up, do it. Otherwise wait for a modification.  That said, I remember a several years ago Leica modified their M half case with grip to improve it. I am sure they will with the Thumb Support as too much people complain about accessibility of the left button. It really is a design flaw. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
svenb Posted February 12, 2018 Share #59 Â Posted February 12, 2018 I want one too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarkleshark Posted February 12, 2018 Share #60  Posted February 12, 2018 I am in.  For the cl and the Q as well. thanks steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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