Thumbs Up – help （大拇指——帮助）

Thumbs Up – help  大拇指——帮助


Using your Thumbs Up

Thumbs Up is an accessory thumb rest that enables you to hold your Leica M or Fuji X camera or Sony RX1RII with improved balance, comfort, and security. You won't believe the difference that Thumbs Up makes! Your compositions will be more consistent, your photographs sharper; and the secure grip when holding your camera provides peace of mind. Thumbs Up users report being able to take hand-held shots at 1–2 stops slower shutter speeds.

大拇指是一个附属拇指休息,能让你把你的徕卡M X富士相机或索尼RX1RII改善平衡,舒适和安全。你不会相信,大拇指的区别!你的作品会更一致,你的照片更清晰;安全控制,当拿着你的相机提供了内心的平静。大拇指用户报告能够手持拍摄1 - 2停止较慢的快门速度。

Designed initially for the Leica M8, Thumbs Up is also found on many film Leica M cameras as well as Fuji X series and the Sony RX1RII.

最初为徕卡设计M8,大拇指还发现在许多电影徕卡M相机以及富士X系列和索尼RX1RII。

Thumbs Up is manufactured to an exceptionally high standard, and is CNC machined from solid brass and hand polished. The final finish is a baked enamel that will perfectly match the color of your Leica or Fuji or Sony camera.

大拇指是一个异常高的标准制造,数控加工从固体黄铜和手抛光。最后的完成是一个烧搪瓷,完全匹配你的徕卡的颜色或富士索尼相机。

Thumbs Up ships with silicone rubber insert – and adds 0.5 mm of padding between Thumbs Up and the camera body. A portion of this silicone rubber insert has to be removed when using Thumbs Up on film Leicas, to accommodate the flash sync socket – the original plastic Leica sync socket cap can be refitted.

大拇指附带硅橡胶插入,并添加0.5毫米填充大拇指和相机之间的身体。这个硅胶橡胶垫的一部分被删除时用大拇指在电影徕卡,以适应闪光同步套接字——原塑料徕卡同步套接字帽可以改装。

Thumbs Up have been designed for the following cameras.

大拇指已经设计了下面的相机。


• Thumbs Up EP-1S, EP-3S – Leica M9-P, M9, M8U, M8.2, M8, M6, M7, MP, M4, M3, M2, M-A

• Thumbs Up CSEP-1S, CSEP-4S – Leica M9-P, M9, M8U, M8.2, M8, M6, M7, MP, M4, M3 and M2, M7 and M6 TTL, M-A

• Thumbs Up CSEP-2 – Leica X1 and Fuji X100 and Fuji X-Pro-1, Sony RX1

• Thumbs Up CSEP-10S – Leica M240. M246, M262

• Thumbs Up EP-2S – Fuji X100s
• Thumbs Up EP-2T – Fuji X100T
• Thumbs Up EP-3S – Leica M9 and older M's
• Thumbs Up EP-5S – Fuji X100, X100s
• Thumbs Up EP-6S – Fuji X-E1. X-E2
• Thumbs Up EP-7S – Fuji X-Pro 1
• Thumbs Up EP-8S – Leica X2
• Thumbs Up EP-9S – Fuji X-E1, X-E2
• Thumbs Up EP-10S – Leica M240, M246, M262
• Thumbs Up EP-12T – Leica T701
• Thumbs Up EP-SL – Leica SL
• Thumbs Up EP-SQ – Leica SQ
• Thumbs Up EP-SQ2 – Leica SQ
• Thumbs Up EP-XP2 – Fuji X-Pro 2
• Thumbs Up EP-1R2 – Sony RX1RII
• Thumbs Up EP-MX – Leica M10
• Thumbs Up EP-MXF – Leica M10

Thumbs Up slips into the accessory shoe of your camera with a firm push – if you have never used your accessory shoe, the fit may seem tight, but, rest assured, this is as intended by the design. The CS ("cold shoe") models have an additional screw locking mechanism, to prevent the movement of Thumbs Up when removing and installing external viewfinders.

大拇指陷入你的相机的配件鞋公司推动——如果你从不使用你附件的鞋,适合似乎紧张,但是,请放心,这是有意的设计。CS(“冷鞋”)模型有一个额外的螺丝锁定机制,防止运动的大拇指在拆卸和安装外部取景器。



Choosing your Thumbs Up model  选择你的大拇指模型


Thumbs Up is available in two different lengths: model CSEP-1S and EP-1S are shorter than the EP-3S by 15 mm.

大拇指可以在两个不同的长度:模型CSEP-1S和EP-1S短于ep - 15毫米。

The EP-5S is 12mm shorter than the EP-2S. The EP-2S is actually one year newer than the EP-5S.

So, which length should you choose? The answer is not clear cut, as personal preference plays a large part. Both lengths can be used comfortably by everyone, and you will not be disappointed whichever model you buy. However, we offer some guidance below.

In addition to different lengths, Thumbs Up is available with and without a cold shoe. The models without a cold shoe (Thumbs Up EP-1S and EP-3S) are ideal for Leica M users that do not often use accessories such as flash guns or external viewfinders – not only are these models less expensive than the cold shoe models but they have a flatter, more discrete profile. The cold shoe (CS) models (CSEP-1S, CSEP-2 and CSEP-4S) have single or twin cold shoes, allowing external viewfinders and other accessories to be mounted on the Thumbs Up.

None of our current Thumbs Up models has a hot shoe, so Thumbs Up needs to be removed to use a flash.

The "EP" designation denotes "ergonomic profile": EP grips have an advanced profile for increased comfort and more uniform distribution of gripping pressure.


Thumbs Up EP-1S
Thumbs Up EP-1S, EP-10S and CSEP-1S have the shortest thumb rest: 15 mm shorter than EP-3S. It is ideal for photographers with large hands and a wide grasp. For those using heavy lenses such as the Noctilux, EP-1S offers additional leverage, support, and stability compared with EP-3S.

The curved end of the EP-1S and EP-10S grip aligns with the shutter release button, and closely duplicates the support position offered by the film advance lever on film Leica M cameras. So, if you're used to steadying your camera with the film advance lever, Thumbs Up EP-1S, EP-10S or CSEP-1S will feel like an old friend!

However, you may find a narrower grasp more comfortable, with your thumb placed past the shutter release button, closer to the right side of the camera: Thumbs Up EP-3S was designed for you.

If you're unsure whether EP-1S, EP-10S or EP-3S or CSEP-1S will suit you best, have a play with a film camera with an advance lever. Better, a local dealermay stock Thumbs Up for you to try.


Thumbs Up EP-3S
Thumbs Up EP-3S has the longest thumb rest: 15 mm longer than Thumbs Up EP-1S. It is ideal for photographers with small hands or for those preferring a narrower grasp. Note: TU-EP-1S is recommended if heavy lenses such as the Noctilux are used frequently.


Thumbs Up CSEP-1S ("cold shoe") models
If you often use accessories requiring a cold shoe, such as an external viewfinder, then a Thumbs Up CSEP-1S or Thumbs Up CSEP-4 is for you. These have a cold shoes. Thumbs Up CSEP-4 is our most advanced grip, and has two cold shoes.


Thumbs Up EP ("ergonomic profile") models
Our original Thumbs Up 1 and 3 grips have had glowing reviews – "We use our Leicas heavily for producing content for newspapers and magazines ... the results with the Thumbs Up are nothing short of spectacular" (Gus Maurizio) is typical. But we never rest on our laurels, and our own research and feedback from satisfied customers led to the development of Thumbs Up CSEP-1S and EP-1S and EP-3S models.


Thumbs Up EP-1S, has no cold shoe, and is ideal for those who don't use external viewfinders or other shoe accessories often or who prefer a small, compact grip.

Thumbs Up EP-10S, has no cold shoe, and is ideal for those who don't use external viewfinders or other shoe accessories often or who prefer a small, compact grip. The EP-10S is designed exclusively for the Leica M type 240.

Thumbs Up CSEP-1S incorporates a cold shoe, for those who frequently use external viewfinders and the like.

Thumbs Up CSEP-2 is similar to Thumbs Up CSEP-1S but is designed exclusively for the Leica X1 camera and can be used on the Fuji X100.

Thumbs Up EP-8S is for use on the Leica X2 camera.

Thumbs Up CSEP-4S has two cold shoes, with the second shoe perfectly placed for an external viewfinder – unlike using the central cold shoe, moving your eye between the external viewfinder and the camera's is effortless, and the two views match perfectly.