Half case or grip for my M2

[lxmike]

I have always liked a grip on a camera, loved the grip on my , now long gone Pentax Lx, I have noticed half cases with grips built in. I like grips but I am not sure if I like half cases. How do people feel regarding grips and half cases? What grip would people recommend for my M2. Any advice gratefully accepted

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

You need to update your signature, Mike, your M2 has arrived now.


Congrats on retiring too. Hope you enjoy it, I know I do.

 

[zuikologist]

The covering of my M2 is falling off in stages so I use an old Leica case as a half case. good protection and slightly bigger so better for larger hands, but no built-in grip. I have one of the Zhou cases with grip for Bessa and they work well.

 

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http://www.metro-case.com/grips/leicam

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[lxmike]

You need to update your signature, Mike, your M2 has arrived now.


Congrats on retiring too. Hope you enjoy it, I know I do.

many thanks for the kind wishes and will up date accordingly🙂

 

[lxmike]

The covering of my M2 is falling off in stages so I use an old Leica case as a half case. good protection and slightly bigger so better for larger hands, but no built-in grip. I have one of the Zhou cases with grip for Bessa and they work well.

thanks the Zhou cases look quite interesting

 

[lxmike]

http://www.metro-case.com/grips/leicam

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many thanks they look very nice , well made grips

 

[Gerry M]

I have had Zhou, A&A and Luigi. All good, but I favor the Luigi. It feels very good in the hand. Click on the thumbnail for a better view.

 

[rumbliegeos]

I had intended to add thanks for your service and congratulations on your retirement. I have worked many times in the UK and have occasionally had to use the the NHS, and I have a great respect for it. I retired last May, and had the great good luck to have been given an M2 in the year before that. It is my favorite camera, and I put a Metrocase grip on it, mostly to provide a more centered tripod mounting location. But it also works great in providing extra security in handling the camera.

 

[Rob-F]

Ditto on the Luigi. I have two with grips that are just little bumps, not very pronounced, and yet are very adequate. And I have an older Luigi with a barely noticeable bump, even smaller than the others. This is the one I keep on the M2. And this, too, is very adequate for all but a heavy lens. I don't think I'd like a case with the very pronounced ones I've seen pictures of. The Luigi case feels luxurious, and as Gerry M said, feels very good to hold.

I have the Leica M Grip, but after the novelty wore off, I rarely use them. If I get another 90 Summicron, then I'll use it. Maybe. The Luigi case is a nicer way to hold Leica.

The Tom Abrahamsson grip is very substantial and should be great for heavier lenses, but it might be overkill for a 50mm f/2. I haven't tried it.

 

[rumbliegeos]

Having trouble posting an image. Will get back to this later.

 

[Bingley]

thanks the Zhou cases look quite interesting

I have used a Zhou half case on my M2 for the last ten years. V nice, and the grip built into the case feels great in my hand. Highly recommend. If you really want to treat yourself, though, get a Luigi case and strap... 😎

I got a Luigi half case and strap for my Contax IIa... it's really nice...

 

[raydm6]

A vote for Luigi (and strap).

The Zhou half-case is nice budgetary alternative on my 2nd IIIf and as mentioned above, the ergonomic grip bump is a nice feature. But, I have the Luigi's on my initial IIIf and M2 and the Luigi's are in a different class. The leather aroma itself is exquisite. 🙂

 

[lxmike]

I have had Zhou, A&A and Luigi. All good, but I favor the Luigi. It feels very good in the hand. Click on the thumbnail for a better view.

Thats one very nice set up

 

[lxmike]

I had intended to add thanks for your service and congratulations on your retirement. I have worked many times in the UK and have occasionally had to use the the NHS, and I have a great respect for it. I retired last May, and had the great good luck to have been given an M2 in the year before that. It is my favorite camera, and I put a Metrocase grip on it, mostly to provide a more centered tripod mounting location. But it also works great in providing extra security in handling the camera.

Thanks for the kind words, I have always been proud of the NHS, a lot of people seem to be using M2's in their retirement
🙂

 

[lxmike]

Ditto on the Luigi. I have two with grips that are just little bumps, not very pronounced, and yet are very adequate. And I have an older Luigi with a barely noticeable bump, even smaller than the others. This is the one I keep on the M2. And this, too, is very adequate for all but a heavy lens. I don't think I'd like a case with the very pronounced ones I've seen pictures of. The Luigi case feels luxurious, and as Gerry M said, feels very good to hold.

I have the Leica M Grip, but after the novelty wore off, I rarely use them. If I get another 90 Summicron, then I'll use it. Maybe. The Luigi case is a nicer way to hold Leica.

The Tom Abrahamsson grip is very substantial and should be great for heavier lenses, but it might be overkill for a 50mm f/2. I haven't tried it.

the Luigi seems very well thought of, thanks for the advice

 

[lxmike]

I have used a Zhou half case on my M2 for the last ten years. V nice, and the grip built into the case feels great in my hand. Highly recommend. If you really want to treat yourself, though, get a Luigi case and strap... 😎

I got a Luigi half case and strap for my Contax IIa... it's really nice...

a lot of votes for the Luigi, if I get one I must hide the cost from the wife😱

 

[lxmike]

A vote for Luigi (and strap).

The Zhou half-case is nice budgetary alternative on my 2nd IIIf and as mentioned above, the ergonomic grip bump is a nice feature. But, I have the Luigi's on my initial IIIf and M2 and the Luigi's are in a different class. The leather aroma itself is exquisite. 🙂

the wife might kill me if I buy a Luigi but only if she finds out:angel:

 

[raydm6]

the wife might kill me if I buy a Luigi but only if she finds out:angel:

Luigi should market complimentary designer grade ladies hand bags and totes so she doesn't feel left out 🙂

 

[lxmike]

Luigi should market complimentary designer grade ladies hand bags and totes so she doesn't feel left out 🙂

t
now thats a great idea