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i normally prefer and use grips but have not been able to bring myself to pay what is asked for a new grip for the rd1.
and have not been able to find anything used.
and have not been able to find anything used.
Grip or no grip?
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robinsonphotography
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On my DSLRs, I'm asking for a gigantic camera, so whether or not I have a pro body (i.e. D2x) or not (i.e. D700) I always make sure the camera has a grip on it. But the whole point of my Leica is small....so I never put a grip on it.
Benjamin
Registered Snoozer
Camera's tend to be harder to juggle if they have grips built in or attached.
peter_n
Veteran
You might think differently if you put a BP 90/2 AA on an M6 to hand carry. The camera isn't big, but a heavy lens will unbalance it and make it very difficult to carry in the hand. A grip solves all that.
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for rf wrist strap users it's hard to beat a grip.
i just ordered a bridge grip for the rd1.
i just ordered a bridge grip for the rd1.
robinsonphotography
Established
Very true....but in my case one of the requirements for me and my M2 is a small lens--that's why I bought the CV 35/2.5 pancake. Tiny.
Big lenses are why I always grip my D700 though; a 70-200 f/2.8 needs a big body to balance it out.
cmdrzed
wallflower
Using a grip now. Postman delivered it about 15 minutes ago 😀
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Why add weight, bulk and expense?
You need to be VERY butterfingered or very drunk to drop a a camera.
Cheers,
R.
You need to be VERY butterfingered or very drunk to drop a a camera.
Cheers,
R.
literiter
Well-known
OK, so some of us might like a grip...maybe. Can anyone list the manufacturers of such devices? I'd like metal and wood, Very light, for my M4-P and Nikon F3.
wjlapier
Well-known
For the big 90 Summicrons the Leicavit M adds great balance. I like it ( the 'vit ) on the camera no matter the lens mounted. That's grip enough for me.
FrozenInTime
Well-known
GMP grips on both M6s - I just love the flat they have which allows the camera to hang on my fingertips ( with the strap wrapped around my wrist ).
ramosa
B&W
i use the same option--and love it.
raid
Dad Photographer
Yesterday, I ordered my first grip. It is a Bessa Grip. At $30 I could not say No. It may be useful for holding on to a camera with lens. I have still to try it out.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
Arthritic hand means a grip is a necessity for me. I can hold an M with even an Elmar-M on it for about five minutes without a grip before I'm ready to throw it across the room.
I have Rapidgrips on every film M, couldn't work without them. Modded one for my M5 even. I've got the PhotoEquip MD grip on my M8, but would prefer a Rapidgrip (hint hint Tom). Put this grip on my D-Lux 3 with a little filing to allow the battery/card door to open.
I have Rapidgrips on every film M, couldn't work without them. Modded one for my M5 even. I've got the PhotoEquip MD grip on my M8, but would prefer a Rapidgrip (hint hint Tom). Put this grip on my D-Lux 3 with a little filing to allow the battery/card door to open.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
Anybody tried out the Voigtländer side grip on the R-D1?
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
Well the Bessa side grip won't work. I currently am without grip, but want one. The R-D1 is not a heavyweight, but not a featherweight either, and with rather stiff fingers I'm pining for a better hold on the camera.
Roger Warren
AddlepatedWight
Large bodies I use grip while no grip on the small
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
Inspired by a Japanese vendor on Ebay, I've made a grip out of oak wood. Will be trying it out once the lacquer dries.
alifil
Established
I always carry my camera's in one hand (Zeiss Ikon ZM, M2, III, M8), never use a grip (just a strap - which is just a piece of cord I made myself - around my wrist). On the M8 I use the ThumbsUp though, which is wonderful, gives you a lot of control over the camerabody (more a matter of orientation than grip).
