Accessories and pimps

[ChrNil49]

Just my personal views on some accessories and my "All black" pimp. http://blog.chris77photo.com/wordpress/?p=13

 

[Glass Addict]

If you don't mind losing the half case (or find one that fits) but like thumbs-up, I recommend giving thumbie a try... leaves hot shoe as is, smaller profile, and much cheaper. I've tried both and like thumbie much more.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Hmmm....not particularly crazy about the black-out on the shutter speed dial. Particularly if I'm working in low light, I wouldn't want to have to squint to figure out what shutter speed I'm using (so I'm looking at that aspect from a purely functional point of view). The other thing that occurs to me is that if this was your plan all along, why bother spending the extra money getting the P model? Guess the sapphire crystal does add something, but you likely could have accomplished the blackout look with a standard M9, and save yourself $1000 in the process. Just a personal viewpoint, mind you!

Like you, I did buy the grip, and I love it. It definitely changes the way that you hold the camera, and gives a more 'secure' feeling when carrying/holding it. Definitely recommended.

As well, I bought a half case for my M9 (a black Zhou w/red stitching). It's a very nice case for the money (about $70), but changing memory cards and batteries on-the-go can be a bit of a pain, and now that I use the M9 grip, find the half case unnecessary. Of course, now that I don't use a case there are likely to be more scratches and marks on the baseplate, but I suppose that's all part of the experience of owning and using a camera.

 

[ChrNil49]

Hmmm....not particularly crazy about the black-out on the shutter speed dial. Particularly if I'm working in low light, I wouldn't want to have to squint to figure out what shutter speed I'm using (so I'm looking at that aspect from a purely functional point of view). The other thing that occurs to me is that if this was your plan all along, why bother spending the extra money getting the P model? Guess the sapphire crystal does add something, but you likely could have accomplished the blackout look with a standard M9, and save yourself $1000 in the process. Just a personal viewpoint, mind you!

Hi Vince, I fully understand your view, for me not seeing the shutter speed dial in the dark is not a problem, always have it set on A and then count. I did not pay 1000 more for my M9-P by the way ;o)