Thumbs Up EP-1S After nearly four years of production of Thumbs Up, match has returned to the fundamentals with the introduction of Thumbs Up EP-1. Simple, compact, and effective, Thumbs Up EP-1 embodies all the features of the original Thumbs Up 1 design but with the addition of the EP ("ergonomic profile") thumb rest.
The thumb rest incorporates the well proven 22 degree beveled EP grip. This profile provides the most efficient shape to hold the camera both securely and comfortably. The special EP profile substantially reduces grip pressure and camera shake.
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).
Above: Douglas Nelson's M9 with Thumbs Up EP-1S and Fish Boop.
See Nelson's work here: The Nelson Touch
Above: Christian Dowling's M9-P with Silver Thumbs Up EP-1 and Black Bip
Above: Marek Łańcucki's steel grey M9 with a TU-EP-1