Film loading with Rapidgrip

[BobPS]

Hi Tom,

I'm thinking about getting a rapidgrip for my M6 which will be here next month. My minolta xg-m has a built-in grip albeit a small one and so does my canon 30D, and after a couple of years using canon 30D I find that I often wish for a grip when I use my FM2.

My question is, when using rapidgrip would I have to remove the rapidgrip first before loading or unloading a film?

I look at the rapidgrip at your site there's no description about this, but by looking at the picture of the grip and how it's attached to the base plate, I'm guessing that loading film can be done without removing the grip, is that correct?

thanks in advance,
bob

 

[Pablito]

There is no reason to remove the grip when you load film, in fact it's easier to keep track of the baseplate with the grip attached during film changes.

 

[BobPS]

Thanks Pablito, that's what I need to hear.

bob

 

[Tom A]

Yes Bob, the Grip is attached to the baseplate or Rapidwinder and stays on when you remove either of these. As Pablito says, it also makes it easier to hold when reloading.

 

[BobPS]

Thanks Tom
I just sent you an email.
Bob

 

[peter_n]

The Rapidgrip is something you can stick in your mouth. I'm a bit leery of doing that with the baseplate...

 

[sepiareverb]

The Rapidgrip is something you can stick in your mouth. I'm a bit leery of doing that with the baseplate...

That sounds a bit kinky Peter.:angel:

 

[Tom A]

That sounds a bit kinky Peter.:angel:

Particularly with the glossy black finish which looks like polished liqourice!
Don't bite down on it though - it is stronger than your teeth!

 

[peter_n]

Um. I worry about the little screwhole for the softie...