> David, Tom Abrahamsson's winder is not so much about frames per second (though I reckon I can keep up with Leica's motor on my Abe winder), but more about using something with the same DNA as M cameras. As you know, it's totally mechanical, but built with impeccable precision, and built solidly. Then there's the tactile factor: it just feels right, and greatly improves the stability and ergonomics of shooting with an M6 (a lot more than you'd think, and certainly more than Leica's motor). And, not least, there's that wonderful feeling of self assurance that, no matter what the weather, you ain't ever going to lose a shot due to power failure or electro-glitches. All of them reasons we bought an M6 in the first place, right? It just kindof feels like 'mixing your metaphors' to bolt an electronic accessory to an M6. And the Leica winder has a disquieting little 'kick' when it winds on, which is really annoying when you've spent so much on the smoothest shutter on the planet. My advice: Go Abrahamsson. He has true Leica DNA, and you'll never regret it. (And he's such a nice guy, too!) Stuart.
