herbet Posted July 2, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys, I bought one of Tom's softrelease from popflash but it makes a clunky sound when used with my M7. I searched through the old threads and it looks like some people have experienced the same issue - apparently related to the on/off switch getting in the way. if any of you are using it with the M7 would you please explain your technique. thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ron110n Posted July 3, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2008 I use an aftermarket chinese soft release for my M6 & M7, although I have the stainless Luigi for my M3. They're all the same to me, but the main idea is to reduce the movement of your M when pressing the shutter button at sub 1/60th sec by keeping the pressure "only at the shutter button" and not partly on your M's top plate. This way you can achieve an extra half a stop slower "at least". -Ron ________________ Caveman's Gallery Neolithic Artistry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 3, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 3, 2008 I have a softrelease that I used to use with my M6, but I have never felt comfortable with it on my M7. It just doesn't suit the half-press-lock-recompose M7 method of working in my view. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted July 3, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 3, 2008 The 'soft release' has become one of those things that everyone now assumes belongs on a camera. The M7 does not need one nor do any of the M cameras need one.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 3, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 3, 2008 The 'soft release' has become one of those things that everyone now assumes belongs on a camera. The M7 does not need one nor do any of the M cameras need one.-Dick Better said than I did. I concur. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 3, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 3, 2008 The M7 does not need one nor do any of the M cameras need one.-Dick I don't own an M7, but I have to disagree about its use on the older Ms. I've used then on M2/3/6 and with each one I've found one of Tom's soft releases to be useful. The technique is to use the underside of the first knuckle of the index finger to gently press down on, or even slide over, the softie. I only wish that the shutter release on the M8 suited the use of a soft release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTD Posted July 4, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 4, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got a soft release for my M6 and think it's a big improvement – but I have specific problems with numbness in my fingers, so it might not prove as useful for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted November 13, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 13, 2009 I have used Tom's soft and mini releases on many cameras. love them. That being said, do not use them on the M7. I have 6 weeks at Leica repair to show for it. The soft release must got caught on something during jostling at a shoot in a crowd. Shutter stem was either bent or seriously out of alignment. I guess it could happen on any camera but I was told that this is somehow more of an M7 problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 13, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 13, 2009 The 'soft release' has become one of those things that everyone now assumes belongs on a camera. Alternatively, some think them a complete waste of time and that they get in the way of using the camera properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted November 13, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 13, 2009 How do you use a soft release? Screw it into the release button and press it with your finger or thumb. When it eventually falls out and is lost, you'll wonder why you ever bothered with it in the first place. At least I did. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted November 13, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 13, 2009 I have a soft release on both my M7s - wouldn't be without them. Falstaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted November 13, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 13, 2009 Is it possible to have a M6ttl release adjusted for travel? Mine is quite deeply recessed. So much so that it is hard to achieve a smooth release. The soft release helps a lot, but I seem to loose them as they unscrew easily. I think I would prefer not to use one, but at the moment find it necessary. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Hoge Posted November 14, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 14, 2009 The 'soft release' has become one of those things that everyone now assumes belongs on a camera. The M7 does not need one nor do any of the M cameras need one.-Dick No they don't NEED them, or have to have them. It is a matter of preference that some of us prefer to use them. Peyton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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