stephengv Posted August 16, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Guys, planning to get a CL. Is the CL Thumb Support worth it? Do you need it? I'm an M 240 user, and I can't live without the Thumbs Up on my M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted August 16, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2019 Please read this forum. We have a dozen threads on the subject and counting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted August 16, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2019 Simple answer, YES. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Wales Posted August 16, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2019 Get a half-case instead. Bingo, duel purpose, acts as grip and protector. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 16, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Marac said: Simple answer, YES. +1. The CL is too slippery otherwise and not everybody likes half cases. We've been discussing about this a couple times already. I had open a thread if memory serves as i had both the Leica and Match Technical versions. My feeling about the Leica was so so until i realized that it works perfectly (for me) when i use the index finger to rotate the left dial the same way as the shutter speed dial of M cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted August 16, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 16, 2019 Once again - YES - you need a thumb support - and the one to get IMO is the Thumbie - it stays put, gives good support and leaves the accessory shoe available for flash etc It pairs very nicely with the Leica handgrip FYI. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted August 17, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes it is a must have 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
endmarks Posted August 17, 2019 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2019 For me it would be like trying to handle a cube of butter without one. I have thumbs up one. Exc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted August 17, 2019 Share #9 Posted August 17, 2019 With heavier lenses you will need Leica’s thumb support + Leica’s handgrip. No need for the too rigid finger loop. With lighter lenses you can choose either one only. Thumb support adds 10g and changes the ergonomics. You will operate dials with index instead of thumb. Handgrip adds 90g and it is quite fast to remove. Thanks to its big hand operated screw. At least, you should get a handgrip. I think that we should not use any case in summer. Because the CL can get hot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted August 17, 2019 Share #10 Posted August 17, 2019 Fortunately for me Nicci78 I live in England at nothing ever gets too hot here lol. Seriously though, not had a problem yet using it in the case, I do have the grip and thumb grip as well as the Leica leather case and I like to switch between them, my main set up is in the case with a thumb grip, When I use longer lenses it helps to remove the case and initialise the grip.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbananas Posted August 18, 2019 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Yes to the tombs grip. The half case I want is the Arti De Mano Aventino.... https://artedimano.com/Leicacases/?idx=236 and I still operate my dials just fine using my thumb while the thumb grip is installed. Edited August 18, 2019 by justbananas 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted August 19, 2019 On 8/17/2019 at 12:53 AM, lct said: +1. The CL is too slippery otherwise and not everybody likes half cases. We've been discussing about this a couple times already. I had open a thread if memory serves as i had both the Leica and Match Technical versions. My feeling about the Leica was so so until i realized that it works perfectly (for me) when i use the index finger to rotate the left dial the same way as the shutter speed dial of M cameras. Thank you. That convince me, I also use the index finger to rotate my shutter speed on my M cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loretdem Posted August 23, 2019 Share #13 Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) This ugly cover is by far the best thing I’ve every gotten for my Leica CL. Combined with a thumb support (in my case Thumbs Up), the quick handling and virtually complete discretion is superb, particularly in fast shooting situations. https://tekiac.de/leica-cl-stealthcover-out-now/ Added plus: nobody knows what kind of camera I’m using. ❤️ Not sure if still available. MHO. To each their own. Edited August 23, 2019 by loretdem 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaW Posted November 24, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 24, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 6:52 PM, lawman said: Once again - YES - you need a thumb support - and the one to get IMO is the Thumbie - it stays put, gives good support and leaves the accessory shoe available for flash etc It pairs very nicely with the Leica handgrip FYI. Where can I get a Thumbie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted November 24, 2019 Share #15 Posted November 24, 2019 55 minutes ago, DonnaW said: Where can I get a Thumbie? If I remember well, Steve Barnet - member of the Leica forum - is producing the different models of Thumbie. Contact him at barnet@globalnet.co.uk Very pleasant man and good tool for any Leica "small" models: M, T, CL .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaW Posted November 24, 2019 Share #16 Posted November 24, 2019 2 hours ago, papimuzo said: If I remember well, Steve Barnet - member of the Leica forum - is producing the different models of Thumbie. Contact him at barnet@globalnet.co.uk Very pleasant man and good tool for any Leica "small" models: M, T, CL .. Thanks everyone for the information. I found Steve's Thumbie on Ebay and ordered one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted November 24, 2019 Share #17 Posted November 24, 2019 I tried the thumb support on my CL and found it got in the way of using the top dials. Much preferred the handgrip which gives me a better sense of support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #18 Posted November 26, 2019 With the thumb support, you will have to stop using the dial with your thumb. Use the index finger instead. It will work like a charm. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marac Posted November 26, 2019 Share #19 Posted November 26, 2019 I did wonder what all these other fingers were for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted November 26, 2019 Share #20 Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) Hold the camera may be ? 😌 It is very disturbing at first to use index instead of thumb. But it really works better. Especially if you add the handgrip. All these extra supports allow the use of heavier lenses. Actually, best way with thumb rest + handgrip, is to move the right dial with the index alone. And the left dial with both the index and the thumb. Just like with the speed dial of every Leica cameras such as Ms or Qs. Edited November 26, 2019 by nicci78 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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