andrew_viny Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 <p>Hey guys I want to get a soft release. I really like the Mr.Zhou ones on ebay but I need it next week as I'm leaving on a trip early the following week. All of the ones on ebay seem to be in HK and shipping to the states seems to take like 20 days. Are there any people state side who sell these and ship quickly?</p> <p>~Andrew</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd_angood Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 <p>Hi Andrew, go to popflash photo.. they have them for Leica for 17.95. Ive purchased from them before and they are excellent to deal with.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 <p>Why not talk to the man himself and see if he can get you one in time?</p> <p>http://www.rapidwinder.com/softies.htm</p> <p>No need to deal with copies when you can buy the original for just a few bucks more.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 <p>I have used the chromed dome caps that are fitted to mirror screws. In the UK they are called <em>'dome coverheads'</em> but names vary: however, they are pretty commonplace around the world. They will fit <em>some</em> cameras, but not all (just like the 'OEM' ones). It's worth a try for a few pennies if you have a hardware store nearby.<br> If you need to visualise these, they appear on <a href="http://www.hart-wholesale.com/mirror.htm">this</a> (UK) web page. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baisao Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 <p>I have to say that I <em>really </em>like this softie and it looks good on a black M too. It also doesn't have a problem with falling off like some others. The red satin finish matches the red dots on most Leica bodies. Dollar for dollar, it's the best upgrade I've made to my M. Also, shipping was very fast. <br> <a href="http://www.popflash.com/mtechBOPred">http://www.popflash.com/mtechBOPred</a></p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_viny Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 <p>Thanks for all the responses guys! Anyone have an suggestions about concave vs. convex?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baisao Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 <p>I was surprised at how natural the concave feels. I have a convex button on my Lumix and thought that I might prefer it but I am glad I went with concave. the tip of my index finger fits in it nicely and I can also lay my finger across it and shoot that way though I prefer using my finger tip.</p> <p>Pardon the poor image. It is truly Leica-red and not orange.</p> <p><img src="http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy187/teawretch/M6_with_Bop.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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