Spanik
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I got a DP1m and DP2m and really like the output. Might get a DP3m while they are available and affordable. But I'm looking for simple accesories that are easy to use, usefull, handy, make them better.
So far I have the hoods for both the DP1m and DP2m. But I feel that these hoods are far from ideal. You cannot put the cap on the lens with them for instance. So what hoods do you guys use? Some of those collapsible ones?
I'd like a real viewfinder. But I think that the Sigma ones are way overpriced. Someone got an idea for an alternative?
Are there tele/wide convertors worth considering? I'd really would like something that gave me 35mm view. Something to do close-up?
Haven't fitted the straps, they feel/look a bit cheap and slippery.
Extra batteries are also on the list
These things just seem to eat batteries.
So far I have the hoods for both the DP1m and DP2m. But I feel that these hoods are far from ideal. You cannot put the cap on the lens with them for instance. So what hoods do you guys use? Some of those collapsible ones?
I'd like a real viewfinder. But I think that the Sigma ones are way overpriced. Someone got an idea for an alternative?
Are there tele/wide convertors worth considering? I'd really would like something that gave me 35mm view. Something to do close-up?
Haven't fitted the straps, they feel/look a bit cheap and slippery.
Extra batteries are also on the list
These things just seem to eat batteries.Mauros
Diehard
taemo
eat sleep shoot
i bought a cheap $40 28/35 OVF on ebay, and overall i'm happy with it.
if not, look for Voigtlander, Ricoh, Nikon, Leica VF
you can use the Ricoh GW-3 adapter on the DP1M to give you 21mm equiv, not sure but maybe it will work on the DP2M too if it uses standard 49mm?
if not, look for Voigtlander, Ricoh, Nikon, Leica VF
you can use the Ricoh GW-3 adapter on the DP1M to give you 21mm equiv, not sure but maybe it will work on the DP2M too if it uses standard 49mm?
Samouraï
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As far as straps are concerned, I would highly recommend the Canon wrist strap. It's like ten bucks and perfect on my DP2M and DP3M: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/13104-REG/Canon_3118A002_WS_20_Wrist_Strap.html
I have the grips and such, but I find myself going back to just some simple black gaff/camera tape applied to the front and wrapped around the side to the back of the camera (no need to use the usb/av port). works best and keeps the setup light. Some have noted that extra weight under the camera improves stability. I guess, but not enough for me haul around the extra aluminum, especially when traveling. That stick on grip looks great, but I haven't used it. Gaff tape is cooler.
If you're using a pola or a grad-nd, I guess you may as well get a screw-on collapsible hood. But it's whatever, the stock ones are pretty nice.
The Voigtlander 40mm viewfinder is perfect for the DP2M. Much better than other viewfinders I've tested (including the Sigma one and a 43mm panasonic one), but not cheap. Very useful for direct sunlight, otherwise, I don't bother.
Really, I think these cameras shine when you keep the setup simple. Go grab some gaff tape and a cheap canon wriststrap and you'll be set for most situations.
Gary might chime in about wide angle and teleconverters. He uses them, I believe.
I have the grips and such, but I find myself going back to just some simple black gaff/camera tape applied to the front and wrapped around the side to the back of the camera (no need to use the usb/av port). works best and keeps the setup light. Some have noted that extra weight under the camera improves stability. I guess, but not enough for me haul around the extra aluminum, especially when traveling. That stick on grip looks great, but I haven't used it. Gaff tape is cooler.
If you're using a pola or a grad-nd, I guess you may as well get a screw-on collapsible hood. But it's whatever, the stock ones are pretty nice.
The Voigtlander 40mm viewfinder is perfect for the DP2M. Much better than other viewfinders I've tested (including the Sigma one and a 43mm panasonic one), but not cheap. Very useful for direct sunlight, otherwise, I don't bother.
Really, I think these cameras shine when you keep the setup simple. Go grab some gaff tape and a cheap canon wriststrap and you'll be set for most situations.
Gary might chime in about wide angle and teleconverters. He uses them, I believe.
pb908
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- grip !! this will improve handling !!
- L plate for tripod work
- or get L-plate + grip like RRS one or cheap copy of RRS from eb*y
- small tripod and panoramic head ( i use manfrotto 209 + modified ball-head with panoramic rotator and arca clamp + small nodal slider ) for panorama work
- dc battery adapter so you can hooked up phone battey booster
- small bag, extra batteries, car charger, and you are good to go..
- L plate for tripod work
- or get L-plate + grip like RRS one or cheap copy of RRS from eb*y
- small tripod and panoramic head ( i use manfrotto 209 + modified ball-head with panoramic rotator and arca clamp + small nodal slider ) for panorama work
- dc battery adapter so you can hooked up phone battey booster
- small bag, extra batteries, car charger, and you are good to go..
GaryLH
Veteran
I have used in the past cheaper stick on grip and they do not work as well for me than the heavier grip like the rrs. The rrs provide not only a good grip surface, but the needed weight that helps me hand hold my dp Merrill cameras. Dampens out any issue during the shutter release activity I may have induced.
I use brightline ovf from my film rf days on them. I prefer them to the ones may be sigma because I find the sigma ones too small and squinty. I have however moved the sigma one for the dp1m to my Ricoh gr because it is so small and I can leave it on all the time, even when stuffed in my front pants pocket.
I use the Ricoh gw3 converter only on my dp1m. Below is link to my writeup on it.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140422
Haven't played around w/ any tele converters yet...
Gary
I use brightline ovf from my film rf days on them. I prefer them to the ones may be sigma because I find the sigma ones too small and squinty. I have however moved the sigma one for the dp1m to my Ricoh gr because it is so small and I can leave it on all the time, even when stuffed in my front pants pocket.
I use the Ricoh gw3 converter only on my dp1m. Below is link to my writeup on it.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140422
Haven't played around w/ any tele converters yet...
Gary
GaryLH
Veteran
It will work on dp2 as well but focus accuracy not very good w/o work around approach I mentioned in my writeup.
Gary
Eric T
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Lightweight tripod.
Pioneer
Veteran
Personally I like things simple. Real simple. As a result I haven't incorporated any accessories beyond what came in the box with my DP2M.
Funny thing is, I still seem to get some darned good photographs just the same.
However, if I do decide to add anything to it I will put some sticky tape on the grip surfaces. It is one slippery little devil and would certainly benefit from some help in the grippy department.
Funny thing is, I still seem to get some darned good photographs just the same.
However, if I do decide to add anything to it I will put some sticky tape on the grip surfaces. It is one slippery little devil and would certainly benefit from some help in the grippy department.
Spanik
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I'll take a look at the grips mentioned and the Canon strap looks good as well. A car charger is also a good idea.
pharyngula
Established
I found a HoodMan loupe and some rubber bands to hold in place on my DP2M invaluable for shooting landscapes with a tripod in bright light.
dfatty
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I really like the Franiec grip on the Sigma, gives a nice hold. Another alternative that I recently became aware of is the Aki Asahi leather grip.
http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/SIGMA/DP2-M/Grip/DP-M_LeatherGrip.php
Another "accessory" I like is a monopod to get the most out of the crazy resolution.
http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/SIGMA/DP2-M/Grip/DP-M_LeatherGrip.php
Another "accessory" I like is a monopod to get the most out of the crazy resolution.
xyz3450
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With these kind of stick-on grips, is the process easily reversed? Or is there a sticky residue left if one tries to remove it? (The gaffer tape option mentioned earlier in the thread seems like an interesting...)
GaryLH
Veteran
Most of these stick on grips can be removed. They use a glue w/ good adhesion that leaves little or no residue once removed. A little gunk remover like goof-off can clean up what did not come off.
The cheap stick on on had previous was no problem. I have a Franiec on my rx100 which I have never removed..so I don't know how easy to remove that one is.
Gary
The cheap stick on on had previous was no problem. I have a Franiec on my rx100 which I have never removed..so I don't know how easy to remove that one is.
Gary
kuvvy
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Only had my DP2M a matter of weeks but have added a grip and hood. Both work well. I'm currently shooting it alongside my GR on holiday in Italy. Both share the same batteries and so only needed the one charger.
Chrisrw
photomonkey
Franiec grip for sure.
I found a small neck strap made for Canon p&s. It's a lightweight coated chain that is good for around the neck. Haven't used a wrist strap with it yet. I'd recommend a tripod plate to keep on the bottom, the added weight helps with stability without adding too much bulk.
I found a small neck strap made for Canon p&s. It's a lightweight coated chain that is good for around the neck. Haven't used a wrist strap with it yet. I'd recommend a tripod plate to keep on the bottom, the added weight helps with stability without adding too much bulk.