Get a Grip! Minolta Hi Matic

[B-9]

Hello all!
Here is my latest DIY
Just in time for Spring!

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/showphoto.php?photoid=206446

Size comparison with a Vivitar 283 flash.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/showphoto.php?photoid=206447

 

[Kenj8246]

Nothing but a red X...

 

[B-9]

Replaced the IMG tags with links.

Flickr:


Get a Grip! Minolta HiMatic F/FP by B-9, on Flickr

Size Comparison:


Get a Grip! Minolta Hi Matic F/FP by B-9, on Flickr

 

[farlymac]

That's a great looking grip, like it came from a factory.
PF

 

[B-9]

Thanks a ton PF! It's one of my better looking creations.
Although there is still tremendous room for improvements.

This grip could easily be covered with leather.
I've also contemplated a leather finder strap.
I also believe the relative shape of the grip is universal.
It could very likely fit other cameras like the Konica C35,
Or Vivitar 35ES and all the like. It would simply depend,
On drilling your tripod socket appropriately on the base.

Thanks again!

 

[farlymac]

Or, you could slot the screw hole for a universal fit.

PF

 

[B-9]

PF, I agree!
At this time, my only FLRF in this size is my 3 Hi-Matics (F,F,FP)
All share the same baseplate, Im almost positive this could be used on a Vivitar 35ES.
Seeing as the two are virtually Identical in appearance. I think there is some rumor that both of these cameras where made by Cosina, and share some of the same parts.

At this point, I have no intentions of producing these in any volume.
I do have plans for a V2, but as of now, just plans.
Like I've told many before, Im always open to projects.

Ide like to extend my email to those who may have interest.
I'm not opposed to making one offs, and can easily be bribed 😛

 

[pdexposures]

Wow that's awesome! Wish I used my Hi-Matics enough to justify buying one from you haha

 

[farlymac]

B-9, the Yashica ME is the same body as the Minolta Hi-Matic F. Just some cosmetic external differences (such as the corners), but the insides are identical. Your grip should fit that too, which might interest a certain member in Spain. (Are you there, btgc?)

PF

 

[B-9]

I've put V2 on the back burner, while I work on a similiar grip for Leica M.
Ill be posting the build in the M subforum.

 

[btgc]

Your grip should fit that too, which might interest a certain member in Spain. (Are you there, btgc?)
PF

Thanks for keeping a mental note of me, but no, I'm far from Spain.
I have Yashica ME-1, plasticky version of ME

 

[farlymac]

Thanks for keeping a mental note of me, but no, I'm far from Spain.
I have Yashica ME-1, plasticky version of ME

I must have surmised the location from one of your earlier posts, either here or on the now defunct again YashicaForum.com. Maybe you were just traveling.

PF