Thumbs Up CSEP-1
For an introduction to our Thumbs Up grips and suggestions as to which model will suit you, see Thumbs Up - help.
Thumbs Up CSEP-1 replaces the earlier Thumbs Up CS-1 model, which is no longer produced.
Thumbs Up CSEP-1 is the same short length as Thumbs Up CS-1, but the thumb rest has a new ergonomic profile (hence the "EP" designation). The thumb rest is now angled at 22 degrees, and the new shape distributes the pressure from your thumb more uniformly. This refinement allows you to hold your camera extremely rigidly, yet with great comfort. A line drawing better reveals the subtle change to the thumb rest.
Thumbs Up CSEP-1 is CNC machined from solid brass billet, and the cold shoe is an integral part of the complete assembly and cannot be removed – no screws, no joints and no glue ensure strength and longevity, and guarantee that your compositions will be accurate and repeatable every time. A silicon rubber insert provides a cushion between the camera body and your Thumbs Up CSEP-1.
Thumbs Up CSEP-1 can be locked securely into place on your camera – which prevents it from moving when using external viewfinders, ensuring consistent, repeatable framing. The locking mechanism is concealed beneath the leaf spring, and is easily and quickly operated using the small Allen Hex wrench provided.
Thumbs Up CSEP-1 will fit the following Leica M models: M9, M8-2, M8, M8U, M7, M6, M6 TTL, M4, M3 and M2.
Thumbs Up has been positively reviewed in Viewfinder (the journal of the Leica Historical Society of America) and Leica Fotografie International. Phil Askey of dpreview.com in his Leica M9 Hands-on Preview was also very impressed with Thumbs Up. The Luminous Landscape's Michael Reichmann describes Thumbs Up as "a purchase you won't regret for a second" in An M9 in Paris – A Field Review, and as "an invaluable and essential tool" on SteveHuff Photo. Our customers have also been enthusiastic (see our feedback page and RichCutler.co.uk).
Limited production silver Thumbs Up CSEP-1 (photo by John Newell):
Thumbs Up CSEP-1 with a Beep soft release:
