Carterofmars
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miklosphoto
Member
This looks like a 100% replica of the original Leica-M grip. My problem with buying it would not be that these are copies of the original Leica part, but that they are shipped from China and the seller is not 100% positive.
At 277 feedback a seller should have 100% rating, not 98%.
At 277 feedback a seller should have 100% rating, not 98%.
GrahamWelland
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greggebhardt
Well-known
I was wondering through eBya today and found this redwood grip. I ordered one today and it will be here next week. It look like it is well made
greggebhardt
Well-known
You people got me looking around eBya and I found and ordered this. China Red Wood! Well who knows, it looks like it is made well. It will be here next week.
See: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310186930326&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
See: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310186930326&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The odd thing about this grip is the claim it fits M8 as well as film M bodies, while the M8 body is thicker. At the price it is attractive, but I'd still prefer the more compact Leica grip integrated with the baseplate. I find that grip very comfortable and secure.
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
It can never fit the M8/9 The locking screw is offset film body style. With the M8 the tripod screw hole is in the middle....
spin_one
Newbie
I stumbled upon those grips on eBay Germany just today, so I thought I'd revive this old thread.
Did anybody actually order one of those things so far? They also sell wrist-straps and sync-outlet plugs - all stuff I'd like to have for my MD-2. But even though it's quite cheap I want to avoid waiting in anticipation for weeks only to be really disappointed when it finally arrives.
Regards,
Bjoern
Did anybody actually order one of those things so far? They also sell wrist-straps and sync-outlet plugs - all stuff I'd like to have for my MD-2. But even though it's quite cheap I want to avoid waiting in anticipation for weeks only to be really disappointed when it finally arrives.
Regards,
Bjoern
ramosa
B&W
i wouldn't buy these. i'd go leica, which, of course, costs more. actually, i have a luigi leather case that has a built-in grip. i like that approach.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
In the questions and answers at the bottom of the auction page! ^
When I had my M8 I picked up a used genuine M grip that was like new for $90.00 ... I think it was off eBay from memory! I didn't actually like it much I discovered ... when holding the camera in a comfortable position it's too easy to block the rangefinder window with the tip of your index finger! I liked the look of it on the camera but thought the design was careless.
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jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
Interesting - they think the M8 and M8.2 are different..
. Guys don't waste your money!! They can never fit on an M8 or M9 !
. Guys don't waste your money!! They can never fit on an M8 or M9 !