Rayt
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Searching for a grip for my IIIf I only found one from China. My 50mm F1.5 Summarit is a bit heavy and unbalanced on the IIIf and a grip ought to help. Anyone use a grip on their Barnack?
Anyone use a grip with your Barnack?
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raydm6
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Just the ones with the bump built into my Luigi and Zhou half-cases.
I use a Summitar and a Summicron on my two IIIfs and don’t know how they compare in weight to a Summarit.
I use a Summitar and a Summicron on my two IIIfs and don’t know how they compare in weight to a Summarit.
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Doug A
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My worst lens for balance with my Barnacks is an 85/1.8 Canon, which I suspect is a fair amount heavier than the Summarit. I have the Metro Case grip which works well for attaching the camera to an Arca-Swiss tripod clamp but doesn't do much of anything to help with the balance with the camera hand held. I suspect this would be the case with any smallish grip on the right front of the camera because of the hand position required by the location of the shutter release.
What I found does work very well is a Leitz CTOOM flash bracket. It lets me firmly support the left end of the camera leaving my right hand free to just support the weight of the right end of the camera and operate the shutter release. And as a nice bonus my little Voigtländer VC light meter mounts nicely in the cold shoe on the CTOOM with my left thumb perfectly located to operate the pushbutton on the back of the meter. (That's a front view below - my references to front and back are from the back of the camera.)
N.B. The CTOOM was made with both 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 mounting screws. When I was looking for one a number of years ago the 3/8-16 was more common. Many eBay sellers didn't know the difference.
What I found does work very well is a Leitz CTOOM flash bracket. It lets me firmly support the left end of the camera leaving my right hand free to just support the weight of the right end of the camera and operate the shutter release. And as a nice bonus my little Voigtländer VC light meter mounts nicely in the cold shoe on the CTOOM with my left thumb perfectly located to operate the pushbutton on the back of the meter. (That's a front view below - my references to front and back are from the back of the camera.)
N.B. The CTOOM was made with both 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 mounting screws. When I was looking for one a number of years ago the 3/8-16 was more common. Many eBay sellers didn't know the difference.
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Rayt
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The Summarit is heavy like a block of metal and probably not the best choice for a little Barnack but it’s the only screw mount 50mm I own. A Zhou case is a good option. Thanks.
Rayt
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Perfect! Thanks!
Rayt
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I have a 85mm Summarex and if I ever use it on a Barnack then this would be an option.
Rayt
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The Metro Case grip arrived today. It’s very light but sturdy with good fit on the IIIf RD. I got the Voigtlander 50mm from a member here. Now to load film.
Jbennett68
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I guess the Zhou case is going to get a big tarrif bill if I order one now. They appear to be the best looking reasonably priced barnack case out there.
Rayt
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Is it still around $65? Still a bargain with T tax and not many other options for Barnack.
Jbennett68
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Yeah. I almost ordered one yesterday for the iiif I just got back from YYE but there’s Ben so much bank and firth I’m not even sure what tarrif is today. Hopefully not the 150% that was threatened for a minute.
An aside I know is not the case but I like to imagine there is really an 80yo Mr. Zhou hand making all the cases. 😜
38Deardorff
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I've used a handle on Pentax 67, and a grip on an LX, but on a Barnack & even the M, I don't find it helpful or comfortable. I prefer to cradle a heavy lens with a hand underneath and i don't find the grip adds any stability.
aoresteen
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38Deardorff
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No, but I sure like using the Strapateer type D, rebirth of the old Leica wrist loop
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motopreserve
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Thanks to the inspiration on this thread, I whipped up a 3D printed base that holds a walnut hand grip. I didn't necessarily have an issue without a grip - but I do feel I have a safer hold of thew camera using the grip. It stays attached to the bottom plate when loading film, so no additional hassle.
aoresteen
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I use Leicavits with my IF & IIIF and it helps with gripping the camera. The IF has the Voigtlander 15mm, the IIIF has the Voigtlander 21mm.
Rabasa
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found this really nice wood one, ive seen other people comment some 3d printed stuff but i honestly think this is better personally
Wood Grip for Leica Barnack 3f/3g 📷 Elevate Your Experience
Elevate your Leica Barnack 3f/3g experience with our premium wood grip, designed for aesthetics and functionality. Precision-crafted for a perfect fit. ✈️
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Rayt
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That does look really nice, made of wood and metal not light plastic like the one I got.found this really nice wood one, ive seen other people comment some 3d printed stuff but i honestly think this is better personally
Wood Grip for Leica Barnack 3f/3g 📷 Elevate Your Experience
Elevate your Leica Barnack 3f/3g experience with our premium wood grip, designed for aesthetics and functionality. Precision-crafted for a perfect fit. ✈️
Rabasa
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Yeah, I’m thinking of getting it for my IIC as I don’t much like the pinch grip, for some reason it states that it’s only compatible with IIIf/g, I think it just may be that they haven’t tried it on a II or I series camera but I’m not willing to risk 100$ on a grip that might not work, I do like it a lot better than others that I’ve found because it’s actual wood and metal that will match the camera very well instead of that cheap plastic
Rayt
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I got the grip because the Summarit 50mm f/1.5 is too heavy on my IIf. That metal one with the bigger grip should even be better.
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