Thumbs Up CS-3
For an introduction to our Thumbs Up grips and suggestions as to which model will suit you, see Thumbs Up - help.
Thumbs Up CS-3 was developed as a direct response to customers who required the use of a cold shoe but also wanted the ergonomic benefits of Thumbs Up.
Thumbs Up CS-3 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 ensures strength and longevity, and guarantees 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 CS-3.
Thumbs Up CS-3 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 CS-3 will fit the following Leica M models: M9, M8-2, M8, M8U, M6, 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).