AdamMark Posted June 28, 2021 Share #1 Â Posted June 28, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) May I please ask your views. Â What thumb rest do you use for your CL and why ? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lct Posted June 29, 2021 Share #2 Â Posted June 29, 2021 See:Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 29, 2021 Share #3 Â Posted June 29, 2021 Thumbie. Because it leaves the hot shoe free. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted June 29, 2021 Share #4 Â Posted June 29, 2021 Leica Thumb support because it's easily removed. Importance of hot shoes much overrated, IMHO. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted June 29, 2021 Share #5 Â Posted June 29, 2021 Lim's, very pleased. Â Lim's Metal Thumb Grip for Leica CL Black 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 29, 2021 Share #6 Â Posted June 29, 2021 None. I much prefer using the Leica handgrip and cradling the lens with my left hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted June 29, 2021 Share #7  Posted June 29, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the Leica thumb (it was with the camera) and it goes very well with the Artisan & Artist half case. I also have the Leica grip but do not use it. Guytou Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 29, 2021 Share #8  Posted June 29, 2021 6 hours ago, pop said: Leica Thumb support because it's easily removed. Importance of hot shoes much overrated, IMHO. Hmmm. As there is no flash socket… I like using fill flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdHox Posted June 30, 2021 Share #9  Posted June 30, 2021 Something non-Leica that fits the hot shoe - I can’t check the brand because the CL is at the clinic being checked following a fall that shattered my lens. 😥 I don’t have a Leica-compatible flash unit, so I don’t miss the hot shoe. Maybe if I buy a flash I’ll revisit the thumb rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted June 30, 2021 Share #10 Â Posted June 30, 2021 Personally, I don't use a flash all the time. And if I have to use a flash for a few photos, the thumb rest is very quickly removed ... Â Guytou Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdann Posted June 30, 2021 Share #11  Posted June 30, 2021 Lim’s thumb grip fits hot shoe and works well for me. Well made. Really helps on TL 55-135. Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted June 30, 2021 Share #12 Â Posted June 30, 2021 Thumbie - attach and forget - leaves hot shoe free - works well with handgrips and heavier lenses. Â Â 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHPINLA Posted July 2, 2021 Share #13  Posted July 2, 2021 "Haoge HG-CLB Hand Grip Bracket Holder Designed for Leica CL Camera Body"  Mounts using bottom thread so doesn't obscure hot shoe. Has cutout to access battery and SD card. Very comfortable to use with a wrist strap I bought separately from Peak Design. Best of all it is only $60 from Amazon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted July 2, 2021 Share #14 Â Posted July 2, 2021 I cannot find the Thumbie website. Can someone provide a link? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
annnah Posted July 2, 2021 Share #15  Posted July 2, 2021 6 hours ago, JHPINLA said: "Haoge HG-CLB Hand Grip Bracket Holder Designed for Leica CL Camera Body"  Mounts using bottom thread so doesn't obscure hot shoe. Has cutout to access battery and SD card. Very comfortable to use with a wrist strap I bought separately from Peak Design. Best of all it is only $60 from Amazon. I use the same.  solid so far. doesn't block the right dial. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SG4HZQR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro5 Posted July 2, 2021 Share #16  Posted July 2, 2021 Been trying to figure out if I really want one of these thumb supports and how useful it really is. I'd go with the Haoge HG-CLB Hand Grip Bracket Holder if I didn't already have a half-case that I really like.  It's kind of a toss-up between the Haoge THB-CB & the Lin. Might just order one from Amazon and if I don't like it I can always return it.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
annnah Posted July 3, 2021 Share #17  Posted July 3, 2021 22 hours ago, Camaro5 said: Been trying to figure out if I really want one of these thumb supports and how useful it really is. I'd go with the Haoge HG-CLB Hand Grip Bracket Holder if I didn't already have a half-case that I really like.  It's kind of a toss-up between the Haoge THB-CB & the Lin. Might just order one from Amazon and if I don't like it I can always return it.  unsure if this will be any more helpful to you making a decision - but... I have the haoge AND a half case. and it is amazing. the thumb support does not touch the edges - if that makes sense. like you said though - order it from Amazon and hey ho - free returns! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro5 Posted July 4, 2021 Share #18  Posted July 4, 2021 Amazon had a Leica thumb support listed at 95% of original condition for $129 with a free return through KEH. Pulled the trigger on that one and even though it's still a ridiculous price for what it is, it seemed to be the smallest out of the ones I looked at.  I have my dials set up so exposure compensation is on the right. I use that a lot with the highlight warning (blinkies) for daylight shooting at car shows so I don't think the thumb rest will be much of an adjustment, but we'll see.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted July 5, 2021 Share #19  Posted July 5, 2021 None. Because they get in the way into using the two dials with your thumb. Just get the handgrip only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted July 10, 2021 Share #20 Â Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 10:49 AM, JayBird said: I cannot find the Thumbie website. Can someone provide a link? Steve doesn't have a website - he sells on eBay - just do a search for "Thumbie" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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