Unlike most accessories, and even other Thumbs Up models, the CSEP-2 locks onto your camera. I feel perfectly confident holding even my invaluable Leica knob wind bodies with the Thumbs Up only, no strap, in one hand! A good degree of additional control comes with use of longer/heavier lenses. Things get a little tighter, I hesitate to say “cramped” but space is certainly good. Installed, the Thumbs Up allows ample access to all controls on the Barnack Leica. Build quality certainly matches well with a vintage Leica. The curl of the grip is graceful and smooth to the touch. It’s machined from solid brass and is coated in a high gloss black enamel that took some time to wear at the edges. ![]() The CSEP-2 fits nicely on my knob wind Leicas. My point is, there may be other models/styles of TU that you may prefer but still fit a knob wind or other brand camera just fine. Cosmetically, whatever model this was, looked even nicer but I wanted the shoe. When I visited the DC Leica Store, they didn’t have the CSEP-2 in stock, only models without the accessory shoe. Leica stores actually sell Thumbs Up grips so if you live near one, it’s a great chance to try before you buy. This way, you can still use a brightline viewfinder, Voigtlander VC II Meter, or other handy accessories while the TU is installed. The CSEP-2 features an accessory shoe that’s slightly higher than the built-in shoe. It was designed for the Leica X1, with a tiny hole for an LED view but thanks to Gary Nylander’s blog, I found that this model also works well on my 1930 I/III and 1947 IIIc. The particular TU model that I purchased is the CSEP-2. ![]() Because knob wind film bodies don’t have a lever, however, they are also compatible. They make different models for specific digital Leicas and other digital bodies that do not feature/require a film advance lever. With use of more modern designs, however, it doesn’t take long to realise that these cameras are a bit slippery in the hand, due to the symmetrical rounded sides and lack of front or rear grip.Ī neat accessory that Match Technical released several years back is the Thumbs Up Grip. Nobody would argue that knob-wind Leicas are fine cameras that look as beautiful as they perform.
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