Another DIY accessory for Leica M

[Tachi]

Saw the original Leica Snob from leicagoodies website that claims to give better grip on your thumb, less stress on the film advance lever :

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/showphoto.php/photo/114646/ppuser/8597

My DIY thought : get a wooden or plastic bead (cost <S$0.50), size about 2cm diameter, use a file to flatten one side, apply double side type & indeed it gives a better grip on the thumb and control when firing the shutter

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/showphoto.php/photo/114647


From the photo, it looks like it is blocking the film advance winding, but physically it is not. You may like to experience with the different height of the bead to suit your personnel touch

Any user who can hunt for the rubber sphere, just like the leciagoodies one, kindly let us know. I got the bead from a shop in People's Park Centre, selling knitting stuff. I think in Cantonese, its call "Golden Dragon", location is facing the overhead bridge to Chinatown Point.

 

[enivre]

looks like a useful addon, but won't it come off easily once you brush it against something?

Also, if you want something rubber-like, can try buying one of those very bouncy balls we used to play with as a kid?

(btw, love your little exposure chart stuck on top!)

 

[Tachi]

Nope, but really, I use the normal type of double-sided tape (brand : Hi-Bond), so far so good. Been taking it in & out of the bag for the past 1 week.
So, you are a EV man too, right? Since you like my exposure chart

 

[Tachi]

Finally, found the perfect replica of the Snob i.e. bumper bought in Daiso, S$2 for 1 dozen.


http://gallery.clubsnap.com/showphoto.php?photo=114702&cat=500



Anyone interested to give it a try, PM me, but I'll be out of town, only back by end of Sept.