andybarton Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share #21 Posted November 8, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Therein lies my problem, I think. I don't have a cable release for the grip and was therefore shooting using the shutter button on the front of the camera as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 8, 2006 Posted November 8, 2006 Hi andybarton, Take a look here First bird shots with the 560. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
gvaliquette Posted November 8, 2006 Share #22 Posted November 8, 2006 Andy: I'm even more impressed by your shots now! I remember trying to use the Telyt before getting the pistol grip/electric release cable combo. Run out and go get the electric release cable NOW! It will make your use of the lens much more pleasant and productive. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 9, 2006 Share #23 Posted November 9, 2006 Have just seen a used modular 560/5.6 for sale at a well known Leica dealer but probably priced at over ten times the cost of a typical 560/6.8 ... would be interesting to compare the results. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted November 10, 2006 Share #24 Posted November 10, 2006 If anyone is looking for the Leitz pistol grip, one is for sale on eBay right now! eBay: Leica Universal Handgrip + shoulder stock #14188 (item 280047302531 end time Nov-15-06 23:29:24 PST) Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telyt Posted November 10, 2006 Share #25 Posted November 10, 2006 There were at least three different version s of the shoulder stock, all with the code number 14188. The last of these IMHO is the most comfortable and adjustable for whatever body configuration you might have. I'm also a left-eyed photographer, and I actually prefer to keep my right hand on the camera body rather than using the remote release. With the oldest version of the 14188, there's a flat bar where the later versions of the shoulder stock have a handgrip and hole for shutter release. In this flat bar is a threaded hole intended for one end of the strap for heavy equipment - however it's a standard 1/4" thread so I've attached a QR plate here, and have added a QR clamp and tilt head to my monopod so tht I can use the monopod along with the shoulder stock. The shoulder stock in the ebay auction link above is the intermediate version, which has neither the adjustments of the last version nor the QR plate capability of the first version. Here are a couple of my more recent photos made with the DMR and 560 f/6.8, with the shoulder stock & monopod: Once you get the hang of the focussing it's unbeatable; and if you really want to see how great manual focus can be, try this lens or the 400 f/6.8 on an SL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted November 10, 2006 Share #26 Posted November 10, 2006 Great photos, Doug! Thanks for sharing. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share #27 Posted November 10, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) If anyone is looking for the Leitz pistol grip, one is for sale on eBay right now! eBay: Leica Universal Handgrip + shoulder stock #14188 (item 280047302531 end time Nov-15-06 23:29:24 PST) Guy That's the grip and stock that I have - but the remote release is missing from mine, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted November 11, 2006 Share #28 Posted November 11, 2006 That's the grip and stock that I have - but the remote release is missing from mine, unfortunately. Andy: I have the same grip and stock. The one on eBay seems to have a mechanical double cable release (for use with bellows?). Just go and get the electric release cable for the R8/R9 Motor Drive/DMR. It will fit! Doug: I understand why you have your right hand on the camera when using the grip: working with a Leicaflex II and the Telyt at full aperture, you have to be able to change the shutter speed. With the cable release and the R9, you can set the camera to aperture priority mode or program mode, see what the program will give you, and decide to accept it, or not, with your right hand on the grip, your right index finger on the release button, and your left hand on the focussing ring (or slide). I usually keep my R9 in manual mode, but there are times when the automation is helpful. Believe me, I know. I came to the Leica R line after owning a Contarex Super with a wide range of lenses for more than 30 years. There are still things I miss from the Contarex, such as the bayonette filter mounts and the interchangeable magazine backs! Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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