improving handling of M with a grip

[Pherdinand]

Hi

Seems i will like my 90mm summicron (once the front-focus issue will be sorted out)
the only thing i don't like, it's rather uncomfortable holding the M2 with the big heavy 90/2 lens on it, straps, strap lugs in the way...
Do you guys think a grip (or a half case that has a grip) would help in this matter?

No it is not a gas attack...🙄

 

[Pherdinand]

misfocused at f/2.8 🙂

 

[waileong]

No. It won't help. You need to learn to hold the lens rather than the camera, so that you are holding nearer the centre of gravity.

 

[csxcnj]

get a grip

get a grip

I got my very first Leica M about a month ago. While impressed with it I couldn't hold the damn thing comfortably, even with just a 35 on it(I have very big hands). Had decided to sell it but tried a grip on it at Ace Photo. Walked out of Ace with my newly fitted and easy to grip M6...so yeah, I think a grip will make a difference.

 

[Pablito]

I also have big hands. The grip is essential for me, with any lens. The camera feels incomplete in my hands without it. I prefer the TA grip, but the old PhotoEquip one works too. I dislike the new PhotoEquip one (too bulky), and the Leica one, which is all plastic.

 

[Burlap Jacket]

The new M8 grip seems like an improvement to me to the older Leica ones. The handle is circular, so you can really wrap your fingers around it. I wish Leica would make this new style to match the film M bodies. I'd buy one in a second.

 

[waileong]

The problem is that the lens is falling forward. Made worse if you turn the camera vertical for a portrait shot. What's really useful would be a vertical grip, like for SLR's. But since there's no vertical grip, an M grip doesn't really help much.

 

[back alley]

i like a grip.
i use the older photoequip model, the more angular one. it is not really all that big but makes carrying a camera much more comfortable.
not too sure if it helps with being more steady when shooting but i think so.

 

[ferider]

The old photoequip grip (see my avatar) works real well with
longer heavier lenses. In particular with the early 90/2. I have
big hands and this grip feels better than the original Leica grip.

Or a case with built in grip like Luigi's or the Korean ones you can
get on ebay now.

Roland.

 

[hlockwood]

Hi

Seems i will like my 90mm summicron (once the front-focus issue will be sorted out)
the only thing i don't like, it's rather uncomfortable holding the M2 with the big heavy 90/2 lens on it, straps, strap lugs in the way...
Do you guys think a grip (or a half case that has a grip) would help in this matter?

No it is not a gas attack...🙄

I have the Leica M-Grip and, for me, the ergonomics are greatly improved for all lenses, including the 90mm cron.

Somewhat OT: what is this front focus issue you cite?

Harry

 

[Pherdinand]

thanks guys.
I am already holding a lens(have to focus it anyway) but still i would like to have a steadier grip with my right hand, and indeed, especially in vertical.
Maybe i'll try, not much to lose.

Harry - the lens seems to focus in front of the subject (i.e. in front of where i focus with the rangefinder). I am not sure yet if it is the problem of the lens or the rf is a bit out of alignment - i don't see it with the 50/2 but there the dof is somewhat larger so maybe that's why. Also, the camera was serviced 2 years ago so i'd expect it to be fine...
I plan to send lens and camera to a technician to check and adjust. It's really bad, two full rolls show the same front focusing problem whenever the aperture was f/2.8 or f/2. I did not buy the big summicron to use it at f/4+ like a small elmar...

here e.g. the focus was set on the hands...

 

[peterm1]

I have a Leica ever ready case that I bought a few years back to use with my M4-P. Mostly I just leave the ERC base on the camera since as I quickly found, the thickness of the leather gives extra comfort and makes the camera body much more comfortable and easy to hold onto, even without a built in grip as some now half cases have. I can believe that the half cases now being sold would work just as well at least. I have also just ordered an M handgrip to try. Figured I could use it on my M3 which has no case.

 

[Hephaestus]

The Abrahamsson Rapidgrip is an excellent piece of kit. I love it and intend to leave it on my M at all times.

Ryan