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Advertisement Posted May 29, 2022 Posted May 29, 2022 Hi kivis, Take a look here Let's see your soft release buttons. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
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Herr Barnack Posted June 14, 2022 Share #3 Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) M10 Monochrom Leica 0.5" Soft Release #14010 35mm Summicron ASPH #11-882 240 Safari set lens hood M10 Grip #24018 Match Technical EP-MX-F Thumbs Up Harry Benz B strap 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! Edited June 14, 2022 by Herr Barnack 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/332922-lets-see-your-soft-release-buttons/?do=findComment&comment=4453733'>More sharing options...
idusidusi Posted August 14, 2022 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2022 I would like to show mine but I have now lost two! What is disconcerting is being so used to the soft release and then in the field it is totally different feel without the second button lost somewhere........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2022 Share #5 Posted August 14, 2022 I’ve got a couple of these … https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DXNDYNL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg1890 Posted August 26, 2022 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) Curious what’s the purpose or the benefits of the soft release buttons? I haven’t tried one in the past. Thanks Edited August 26, 2022 by ejg1890 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2022 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 minutes ago, ejg1890 said: Curios what’s the purpose or the benefits of the soft release buttons? I haven’t tried one in the past. Thanks Personally I have numbness in my fingertips, (some say my brain too, but that’s a different matter 😳) and the soft release gives me a better feel of the shutter button. It also gives more control of the shutter. Edited August 26, 2022 by OThomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Schick Posted August 26, 2022 Share #8 Posted August 26, 2022 1 hour ago, ejg1890 said: Curious what’s the purpose or the benefits of the soft release buttons? I haven’t tried one in the past. Thanks Used properly (gentle pressing under your index finger top knuckle rather than tip), you are less likely to jab the camera causing camera shake, and a soft release can therefore help gain you another stop or two in terms of getting sharp images from longer shutter release times. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idusidusi Posted August 27, 2022 Share #9 Posted August 27, 2022 I never used soft releases. Then with the M11 I tried one, man I would never go without, it transforms the feeling of the M shutter release. Of course it brings issues, I have lost one so far and recovered another one (that I thought was lost). The difference in feeling of the release without that little soft release! I would have not believed the difference. In fact I don't like my M11 without the soft release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 27, 2022 Share #10 Posted August 27, 2022 Things have moved on since the development of the first soft release technology and nowadays the use of high tech Formula 1 grade rubber can give you a perfectly tuned soft release finger instead. The rubber formula reduces heat build up during high intensity street photography yet doesn't deform so there is no slippage off the shutter button. But I guess the key feature everybody will appreciate is that it is a universal soft release and works with all cameras, so no more having to buy six, seven or more for your Leica's, and it will also work with all your Hasselblad's as well. 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! 5 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/332922-lets-see-your-soft-release-buttons/?do=findComment&comment=4498058'>More sharing options...
ejg1890 Posted August 28, 2022 Share #11 Posted August 28, 2022 Well these posts did peak my curiosity as I have seen many of these soft buttons, and thanks to the miracle of Amazon I ordered a set last night that was delivered today. I did see the benefit in the initial tests. Nothing real big but testing a 50mm lens I was able to consistently (75%+) get stable shots at 1/15. Didn’t try 1/10 so dont know if I can drop any lower. Not bad as I can do 1/15 w the Q2M that has stabilization. A question I do have is if anyone uses the rubber ring that comes with the soft button? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted August 30, 2022 Share #12 Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/29/2022 at 12:41 AM, ejg1890 said: Well these posts did peak my curiosity as I have seen many of these soft buttons, and thanks to the miracle of Amazon I ordered a set last night that was delivered today. I did see the benefit in the initial tests. Nothing real big but testing a 50mm lens I was able to consistently (75%+) get stable shots at 1/15. Didn’t try 1/10 so dont know if I can drop any lower. Not bad as I can do 1/15 w the Q2M that has stabilization. A question I do have is if anyone uses the rubber ring that comes with the soft button? Thanks The rubber ring is to stop the button unscrewing, it acts similar to a spring washer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idusidusi Posted August 30, 2022 Share #13 Posted August 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, 250swb said: The rubber ring is to stop the button unscrewing, it acts similar to a spring washer. The Leica official ones of course come with no o-ring hence why I have lost two already. Now I have to check the darn thing every time I use the camera, and yet without it, the feeling of the shutter release is 'weird'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted August 30, 2022 Share #14 Posted August 30, 2022 Some Leica camera techs have advised against using a soft release on an M camera, claiming they have seen internal damage on cameras that used them (perhaps over-travel or excess force?). I've tried them and generally found no benefit for me, but I've been used to the feel of the M shutter button for over 50 years. However, I have fitted a small one on my M5, where it travels deeper due to the linkage to move the meter cell in the body. 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! 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/332922-lets-see-your-soft-release-buttons/?do=findComment&comment=4499829'>More sharing options...
idusidusi Posted August 30, 2022 Share #15 Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, TomB_tx said: Some Leica camera techs have advised against using a soft release on an M camera, claiming they have seen internal damage on cameras that used them (perhaps over-travel or excess force?). I've tried them and generally found no benefit for me, but I've been used to the feel of the M shutter button for over 50 years. However, I have fitted a small one on my M5, where it travels deeper due to the linkage to move the meter cell in the body. 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! "Some Leica camera techs have advised against using a soft release on an M camera" do the techies talk to the sales guys there then? As they sell several of the things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted August 30, 2022 Share #16 Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, idusidusi said: "Some Leica camera techs have advised against using a soft release on an M camera" do the techies talk to the sales guys there then? As they sell several of the things. No - independent techs not related to teh sales channel. Edited August 30, 2022 by TomB_tx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted September 4, 2022 Share #17 Posted September 4, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 8:22 AM, TomB_tx said: No - independent techs not related to teh sales channel. It has to do w the shutter release plunger getting warped as it was not designed for the extra torque of the soft release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted September 7, 2022 Share #18 Posted September 7, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 4:10 PM, TomB_tx said: Some Leica camera techs have advised against using a soft release on an M camera, claiming they have seen internal damage on cameras that used them (perhaps over-travel or excess force?). I've tried them and generally found no benefit for me, but I've been used to the feel of the M shutter button for over 50 years. However, I have fitted a small one on my M5, where it travels deeper due to the linkage to move the meter cell in the body. 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! None of them can go deeper than a cable release and cable releases don't damage M Leica's. And they all have a taper thread so they can only go so deep anyway. If they do cause problems I suppose it may be that if bent they can neck off leaving the threaded part inside the shutter button, not impossible to get out but a tricky job. I'm sceptical of damage being caused given Leica market a soft release of their own and at a bargain £65 for 25 pence worth of metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted September 8, 2022 I get mine here. https://www.cameraquest.com/inventor.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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