GarethC Posted October 21, 2007 Share #81 Posted October 21, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) "I sought an opinion on a question involving mechanics, stress and metallurgy from someone with exquisite knowledge of mechanics, stress and metallurgy. " Vinay, you have harped on about the lack of science behind the product. In reality, you have all the science you need. Empirical testing. No reports of any failures to date. Therefore, is your argument invalid now? I fail to see how stress testing the TU for a very particular incident now can do anything to counter the findings of the many users that are happy with the product. Now we can argue the toss about how disgraceful it is for the inventor to beta test his product on his customers but Microsoft and many other software vendors do exactly the same thing. How about the auto manufacturers bringing out the new improved model in hte next calendar year? I'm guessing you're sticking with the orthopaedist with a masters in engineering? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Hi GarethC, Take a look here Thumbs Up. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Broke Posted October 21, 2007 Share #82 Posted October 21, 2007 Is there a physicist in the crowd? Perhaps we're in need of a prospective cohort study comparing Thumbs Up use versus placebo. Couldn't resist. Looks like a nice product. JB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke Posted October 21, 2007 Share #83 Posted October 21, 2007 And pity he hasn't made one with the standard .72 framelines engraved... big market outside the M8. Cheers, JB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_big Posted October 21, 2007 Share #84 Posted October 21, 2007 Too bad that my main lens nowadays is the WATE. Is there a version of the TU with a hot shoe bracket in the works? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted October 21, 2007 Share #85 Posted October 21, 2007 Is this thread still alive? I have followed it from its start and after having read Vinay's arguments have placed an order for the Thumbs Up in spite of his scientific proof that it will destroy my M8. As a member of the Leica Hysterical Society of America and after having had the pleasure:rolleyes: of reading many of Vinay's posts in this and other threads I would like to declare that Vinay is a pompous and pontifical idiot with serious insecurity problems. Sorry - I meant Historical.......... Best, Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tummydoc Posted October 21, 2007 Share #86 Posted October 21, 2007 In reality, you have all the science you need. Empirical testing. No reports of any failures to date. Therefore, is your argument invalid now? I have all the science you need. Therefore my argument is still valid and yours still remains invalid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tummydoc Posted October 21, 2007 Share #87 Posted October 21, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would like to declare that Vinay is a pompous and pontifical idiot with serious insecurity problems. I thought that this was a forum where intelligent adults were allowed to argue vehemently and passionately provided they remained civil, and that juvenile, schoolboy taunts and insults weren't to be tolerated. A pity if that's no longer true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Ortego Posted October 21, 2007 Share #88 Posted October 21, 2007 Gees Louise! It’s truly incredible how often I have to use Google to look up word and phrase definitions on this forum. True, I’m new to this venue or perhaps I wasn’t paying attention in my English class. No offense intended, it’s just that this forum has a lot of intellectual members with a robust culture for all things perfect. BTW: I actually like the idea of the Thumbs Up although it’s not on the top of my wish list. Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted October 21, 2007 Share #89 Posted October 21, 2007 As a member of the Leica Hysterical Society of America and after having had the pleasure:rolleyes: of reading many of Vinay's posts in this and other threads I would like to declare that Vinay is a pompous and pontifical idiot with serious insecurity problems. Sorry - I meant Historical.......... Best, Jan Dear Sir, Apparently, I'm just a rude 12 year old but when I grow up I want to be as eloquent as you are! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tummydoc Posted October 21, 2007 Share #90 Posted October 21, 2007 To use the vernacular, why don't you two get a room Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artorius Posted October 28, 2007 Share #91 Posted October 28, 2007 I returned from Jamaica last night and found the Thumbs Up waiting for me. I put it on, went downstairs to take a few shots to try it out. The TU is out of this world. I have a PhotoEquip grip pre-ordered for the M8, but am wondering if I even need one now. This is a truly amazing addition to the M8. I no longer feel like it is going to slip from my grip as it was before without it. I have to rethink my stand on the grip now. Took the M8 out today for a thorough work out. I can tell you, that with the TU, I can shoot down to about 1/4 sec with a higher success rate than without it. Good work Tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmiles Posted November 2, 2007 Share #92 Posted November 2, 2007 I have had my TU for a couple of weeks now. I feel much steadier over shots. Thanks for a great product, Tim. Keith Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted November 2, 2007 Share #93 Posted November 2, 2007 I see that Leica Fotografie International (latest issue, Nov.) have not only given Thumbs Up a very positive two-page review but liked it so much that they've decided to endorse it by selling it through their online shop I received my first copy of the magazine today and noticed the review. I'm sure we'll all join in congratulating Tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrigan63 Posted November 2, 2007 Share #94 Posted November 2, 2007 I have informed Tim of this occurrence (he was unaware). Can anyone scan the print article and e-mail it to him at timyzik@comcast.net? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotogo Posted November 5, 2007 Share #95 Posted November 5, 2007 I received my first copy of the magazine today and noticed the review. I'm sure we'll all join in congratulating Tim. . A most sincere thanks to you all ! What a fine project this has been. During the past week I shipped Thumbs Up to Singapore, Japan, Australia, Canada, Germany, UK, and Denmark as well as many states in the USA. Your keen interest, positive and critical comments are all noted and very much appreciated. Tim Isaac Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrycioni Posted November 5, 2007 Share #96 Posted November 5, 2007 . A most sincere thanks to you all ! What a fine project this has been. During the past week I shipped Thumbs Up to Singapore, Japan, Australia, Canada, Germany, UK, and Denmark as well as many states in the USA. Your keen interest, positive and critical comments are all noted and very much appreciated. Tim Isaac Tim, As someone who tried TU before you manufactured same (pie, Tom A, June in Vancouver) there was little doubt it would be a winner. I apologize I have not been following your progress just to busy with work these days, etc. I do want two and need to know where to go to get an order in to you. Also, are you building and selling the decoder ring... another brilliant idea. All the best. Terry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Mitchell Posted November 5, 2007 Share #97 Posted November 5, 2007 I 've found the Thumbs Up to be terrific. I use it on the M8 and also on my BP M6TTL LHSA camera. The black gloss fits in perfectly with the M6TTL, as does the design and feel when added to the TA Rapidwinder and Rapidgrip. All in all, a very nice feel for holding that camera, especially with my BP Nikkor 85/2 attached. Tim's quality is right up there with Tom A.'s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted November 5, 2007 Share #98 Posted November 5, 2007 I am indeed [i.e. a collector], and it is the likes of me to whom the small enclave of "actual users" owes an extreme debt of gratitude for having kept their precious icon afloat all these years after the bulk of the professional photographic community left it behind. Vinay - Good joke. Maybe your best one yet. There is another viewpoint whereby Leica were heading for the walls of bankruptcy serving the pointless obsessions of the wretched display cabinet brigade. Thank heavens they realised just in time that the company worked most effectively as a maker of fine equipment to be used by photographers rather than as a production line for whimsical trinket collectors. .............. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted November 6, 2007 Share #99 Posted November 6, 2007 Vinay - Good joke. Maybe your best one yet. There is another viewpoint whereby Leica were heading for the walls of bankruptcy serving the pointless obsessions of the wretched display cabinet brigade. Thank heavens they realised just in time that the company worked most effectively as a maker of fine equipment to be used by photographers rather than as a production line for whimsical trinket collectors. .............. Chris Thumbs Up! Mine's on the way......... Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted November 12, 2007 Share #100 Posted November 12, 2007 This thread has been some of the best advertising Tim could ever hope for. As a result of what several others have said about the TU, I ordered one and received it a few days ago. It dramatically improves the ergonomics of the M8 and will be a regular fixture on mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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