mdt2 Posted November 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I purchased a Leica thumb support for my M10p. Should the support fit rather loosely in the hot shoe? There's no adjustment so I am thinking this is normal? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LeicaR10 Posted November 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Mdt2 The short answer...no it should not. It should fit snugly. You might send it back and get a replacement. I have 2 Leica thumb supports...both are the same and fit snugly. r/ Mark PS...I am originally from Highland Heights. Edited November 28, 2020 by LeicaR10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt2 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 28, 2020 38 minutes ago, LeicaR10 said: Mdt2 The short answer...no it should not. It should fit snugly. You might send it back and get a replacement. I have 2 Leica thumb supports...both are the same and fit snugly. r/ Mark PS...I am originally from Highland Heights. Thanks. Did you attend high school in Ohio? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StilettodudeQ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2020 Hi fellow Buckeye (well, I'm a transplant, from Canada). Yes, the fit should be snug. Although this is after the fact, I opted for Thumbs Up for my Leicas. They have a nice little one that has an adjustment regarding the snugness. I tighten it just enough to stay put, while being removable for my Visoflex 020. In addition, I felt the ergonomics were nicer, versus the Leica model (sorry if this is blasphemous). Go Bucks!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaR10 Posted November 29, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 29, 2020 Mdt2, I sent you a PM to answer your question. r/ Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knipsknecht Posted November 29, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 29, 2020 vor 11 Stunden schrieb StilettodudeQ: Hi fellow Buckeye (well, I'm a transplant, from Canada). Yes, the fit should be snug. Although this is after the fact, I opted for Thumbs Up for my Leicas. They have a nice little one that has an adjustment regarding the snugness. I tighten it just enough to stay put, while being removable for my Visoflex 020. In addition, I felt the ergonomics were nicer, versus the Leica model (sorry if this is blasphemous). Go Bucks!!! I would second this. The ones from Thumbs Up are ergonomically better than the ones from Leica. I am using them on M9 and M10. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted November 29, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 29, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've tried a minimum of 10 copies of brand New Leica branded thumb rests and they are all loose. I've never tried a Match Technical thumb rest that wasn't perfect. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen.s1 Posted November 29, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 29, 2020 another vote for Thumbs Up. M10 and Q2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 29, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 29, 2020 A vote for the Thumbie instead because it leaves the hotshoe available to use the Visoflex 020 or flash. Also the Thumbie is made and sold by a fellow forum member. Pete. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted November 29, 2020 Share #10 Posted November 29, 2020 45 minutes ago, farnz said: A vote for the Thumbie instead because it leaves the hotshoe available to use the Visoflex 020 or flash. Also the Thumbie is made and sold by a fellow forum member. Pete. Fully agree and very good value as both the Leica and Thumbs Up are grossly overpriced. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt2 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted November 30, 2020 Perhaps a rather "petty" question but will the adhesive used on the "Thumbie" mar the surface of the camera if removed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 30, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, mdt2 said: Perhaps a rather "petty" question but will the adhesive used on the "Thumbie" mar the surface of the camera if removed? No. I have used them on two M8's, an M9P, and an M240 and when I removed them to pass the cameras onto their next owners there was no damage to the surface and no residual adhesive left on the surface. The adhesive tape is designed so that if rotational force is (deliberately) applied then the adhesive bonds between the surface and the tape fail and the Thumbie comes away in the hand. It is important to stress that this does not occur during normal use of the Thumbie. Pete. @250swb 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt2 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, farnz said: No. I have used them on two M8's, an M9P, and an M240 and when I removed them to pass the cameras onto their next owners there was no damage to the surface and no residual adhesive left on the surface. The adhesive tape is designed so that if rotational force is (deliberately) applied then the adhesive bonds between the surface and the tape fail and the Thumbie comes away in the hand. It is important to stress that this does not occur during normal use of the Thumbie. Pete. @250swb Excellent. Thank you for the information. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted February 4, 2024 Share #14 Posted February 4, 2024 I have a Thumbs UP for an M240. When I upgraded to an M10, I just transferred the 240 Thumbs Up over to the M10. Works fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted February 6, 2024 Share #15 Posted February 6, 2024 Your image shows why I prefer the Thumbs Up version. The slight angle where the thumb would rest fits comfortably and securely...it just feels right. Others I've looked at are straight. I have one on my 10r and Q. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort linder Posted February 6, 2024 Share #16 Posted February 6, 2024 the inexpensive eBay thumb rests work just fine for me . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikewest Posted March 28, 2024 Share #17 Posted March 28, 2024 Hi! Do you recommend the Leica or Match technical Ep-mxf thumbs up for the M10? Thank you for your help! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 28, 2024 Share #18 Posted March 28, 2024 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Mikewest said: Hi! Do you recommend the Leica or Match technical Ep-mxf thumbs up for the M10? Thank you for your help! I use the Leica thumb rest on my M10 and it's well-made, fits the hot-shoe perfectly, and the chrome matches the top deck perfectly but it was a little pricey. I used Thumbies on my M8, M9P, and M240 and having to take the Leica thumb rest out to put the Visoflex 020 into hot shoe still annoys me so I'm considering going to the Thumby for the M10 as well. Pete. Edited March 28, 2024 by farnz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted September 12, 2024 Share #19 Posted September 12, 2024 Switched to a Thumbie. Ah, much better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudgerer Posted September 12, 2024 Share #20 Posted September 12, 2024 +++1 for the Thumbie, I've one on each of the four M's I use............Like having a dog in the life, I wouldn't be without one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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