jaapv Posted May 30, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) There are some Thumbs-up type thumb supports, but I am no fan, for several reasons. I don't like the idea of blocking the hot shoe They are a bit far to the middle of the camera for my taste If sand gets between the camera and the Thumbsup, the camera may be scratched I am not confident about the mechanical stress on the hot-shoe. So I ordered Steve's Thumbie and for my hands it fits well. Together with the handgrip and using long, heavy lenses, the camera feels confidently gripped. After retraining my thumb's muscle memory, the wheels are sufficiently accessible. There are some niggles - it is not removable like a hot-shoe type grip I wish that the edges were a bit more rounded, this feels a bit harsh I lost one in the the tropical rainforest on the M9, so I hope the glue on this one is more heat-moisture resistant. It is painted, not anodized, so the finish will show wear before tha camera does. All in all, for me it is a keeper. 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 Quote 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/285124-bought-a-thumbie-mini-review/?do=findComment&comment=3528384'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 30, 2018 Posted May 30, 2018 Hi jaapv, Take a look here Bought a Thumbie - mini-review. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
papimuzo Posted May 30, 2018 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2018 Question about "glue" I put a Thumbie on the M8 since several years (and on all of my Leica to date), say about 8 years ? And never had to complain on the serious attachment by the double face tape. Of course YMMV and I never myself went too near the equator.. Enjoy, it is solid! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted May 30, 2018 Share #3 Posted May 30, 2018 Question about "glue" I had those thumbies on my M7 bodies and they moved, finally becaming so loose I had to remove them. When I went to put them away I found each had a spare glue strip in the box. Good idea! Replaced them and it's been good for a few years. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted May 30, 2018 Yes, I should have mentioned that. However, the undergrowth in the forest made any reglueing rather hypothetical Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mctuomey Posted June 9, 2018 Share #5 Posted June 9, 2018 Jaap, is that a specific-to-CL thumbie? Didn’t know they are available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted June 9, 2018 Yes, it is a specific CL Thumbie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCMielke Posted June 10, 2018 Share #7 Posted June 10, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Did a google search and I didn't see a thumbie for the Leica CL. Where did you order it at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted June 10, 2018 Please do not contact Steve through the forum or his forum psuedonym for sales (this is against forum rules). PM me and I will pass on his contact details to anyone wanting to buy a Thumbie. The CL Thumbie is available NOW. Wilson PS Steve has asked me to remind folks to say that they are forum members when they order, to get a discount on the regular eBay price. I'll PM Steve's contact details as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_w Posted July 27, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 27, 2018 Hi Jaap, where do you get these from? Did a google search and could not find an obvious place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted July 27, 2018 See above. Steve has an e-bay shop too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Thumbie-grip-for-Leica-M8-M9-M9-P-MM-or-ME/292647946545?hash=item44232d4931%3Ag%3A~04AAOxyHslQ4cZ1&_nkw=The+Thumbie&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l2736 You can contact him through eBay to request the specific CL model. He should really update that ad, the M240 isn't mentioned either. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted July 27, 2018 Share #11 Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Hi Rob_w, look at the post just above yours.. PM a word to the forum user wlaidlaw and ask him a way to get a thumbie for CL. HTH. Good pictures. ---------------------------------------------------- Whaouh too late!! Jaap already gave a (better) reply. Have a nice day. Edited July 27, 2018 by papimuzo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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