Bob Michaels
nobody special
Yes, It's the original CLE grip.
And Bob, relax,. You will receive your CLE in a few days. This one is another one I have.
I wasn't worried, just curious.
Which other grips will fit on the CLE? I am finding the ZI grip on my ZI is really helpful since I always carry the camera in one hand with no strap. I imagine something like that on the CLE would be helpful.
roundg
Well-known
DearBob,
As I know, our dear Joe (back alley) modified his ZI grip to fit on a CLE. Can't find the thread discussing it.
back alley
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the zi grip fits perfectly.
the opening on the bottom to access the film rewind button needs to be enlarged.
i used a knife and then some sandpaper.
the opening on the bottom to access the film rewind button needs to be enlarged.
i used a knife and then some sandpaper.
Bob Michaels
nobody special
Joe: Will the Bessa grip fit? It is cheaper. I never flinch when buying film or glass. It is only when it comes to buying things like lens hoods or grips that I realize I just want functionality.
BTW, the ZI grip is a permanent fixture so I wouldn't try swapping it from one body to another.
tan131
reminiscence
Bob, I use the ZI grip myself too. For me, its a cheaper alternative then to hunt for the original grip on ebay. A friend who has the original grip commented that the ZI grip looks better. I did not modify the access to the film rewind as my mobile phone has one of those stylus, which allows me to reach the hidden button
back alley
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bob, iirc, the bessa grip does not fit.
but the cle with grip is a great fit in the hand.
but the cle with grip is a great fit in the hand.
I have come to like grips, and have them on all my cameras for which I can find them. Some like the CLE grip have the added advantage of a strap lug, and I do prefer vertical carry over a shoulder. The CLE grip isn't all that common, but a couple years ago I found one for my original CLE that I bought new, and a few months thereafter I lucked into a used CLE on eBay that came with a grip too... very pleased to be well fixed for grips!
Palaeoboy
Joel Matherson
I know im in the minority in not liking grips, I just feel they increase the size of a camera im trying to keep compact. I even had to special order my Luigi cases without the slight bump grip! LOL
Bob Michaels
nobody special
OK, I will be on the lookout for a used/abused scratched or dented (i.e. cheap but functional) ZI or similar grip.
back alley
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occasionally used grips pop up here in the classifieds, maybe post a wtb ad as some folks like to try a grip and then discover it's not for them and the grip goes into a drawer.
Michael Harrington
Member
Datatw
Member
I know the better solution to use this lens is to get a ZI/Hexar RF/Leica M.
Unfortunately, I only have CLE....
I will find another body for this lens someday.
When I put hex 50/1.2 on CLE, it comes out 40mm frame line.
For me, it's easy to guess the 50mm view.
Yes,it blocks rangefinder about half and is really hard to focus at first.
But once you get used of it, you'll find it isn't that hard.
Unfortunately, I only have CLE....
I will find another body for this lens someday.
When I put hex 50/1.2 on CLE, it comes out 40mm frame line.
For me, it's easy to guess the 50mm view.
Yes,it blocks rangefinder about half and is really hard to focus at first.
But once you get used of it, you'll find it isn't that hard.
Pablito
coco frío
(Shot with a D300
Ha ha ha! Just shows some cameras are better suited for USING and some are better suited for POSING
Just teasing - I love my Leicas even though my D300's are more practical sometimes...
(Even owned a CLE once)
antistatic
Well-known
Ha ha ha! Just shows some cameras are better suited for USING and some are better suited for POSING
Just teasing - I love my Leicas even though my D300's are more practical sometimes...
In my defence, I had my CLE for years before I had anything digital and used it a lot. It has also served as a gateway drug for my recent Leica habit :bang::bang:
The CLE does not get used so much now but I can not bring myself to part with it.
The D300 however is in a class of its own for macro.
jdvf
Established
I finally found a body for the Rollei Sonnar. After some days with the CLE I have to say I love its size and handling.
Greg
Greg
back alley
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some fine looking combos.
miissaka
Newbie
Bill58
Native Texan
My CLE wears a leicagoodies.com sling as do all my RFs. I'm addicted to that system--safe, secure, cheap.
Just be sure to take off that easily lost deco ring around the rewind lever, clean the threads of it and the mating surface on the body, put a little Loctite on the threads of the ring and screw it back on tight. I've seen a lot of CLEs w/ missing deco rings! You're SOL to find a new one if yours is missing.
Just be sure to take off that easily lost deco ring around the rewind lever, clean the threads of it and the mating surface on the body, put a little Loctite on the threads of the ring and screw it back on tight. I've seen a lot of CLEs w/ missing deco rings! You're SOL to find a new one if yours is missing.
