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A '''Leica nipple''' is a [[cable release]] adapter used to attach a standard release to the shutter button. As the name implies it was common usage on early [[Leica#Screw-mount_lens|Leica screw mount]] cameras, but also required on early [[Nikon F]]s, [[Widelux]] as well as on many [[Yashica 6×6 TLR (knob advance)|knob]] and [[Yashica 6×6 TLR (crank advance)|crank advance]] Yashica TLR's. | A '''Leica nipple''' is a [[cable release]] adapter used to attach a standard release to the shutter button. As the name implies it was common usage on early [[Leica#Screw-mount_lens|Leica screw mount]] cameras, but also required on early [[Nikon F]]s, [[Widelux]] as well as on many [[Yashica 6×6 TLR (knob advance)|knob]] and [[Yashica 6×6 TLR (crank advance)|crank advance]] Yashica TLR's. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:30, 23 March 2023
Glossary Terms
A Leica nipple is a cable release adapter used to attach a standard release to the shutter button. As the name implies it was common usage on early Leica screw mount cameras, but also required on early Nikon Fs, Widelux as well as on many knob and crank advance Yashica TLR's.
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