JeffGreene
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I just purchased an FM Grip from Eric Paulsen for my RD1. It is a grip designed for the Nikon FM series, but also fits the RD1 with some modification. The directions for the modification are on the forum and can be found here.
Eric has made an offer to the forum, and rather than paraphrase it, I'll reproduce it verbatim from the email he sent in response to my inquiry about Grip options. He provides two options and they are presented in his own words below.
"Hi Jeff
If you were able to organize an order of 10 or more, I would set up the milling machine, perform the needed modifications to stock FM-Grips, and Black felt tip pen touch up the raw aluminum edges that would result (amazingly effective) for an extra $20 each.
I would need an order of 50 to come out with a dedicated Grip, and It would be priced at $86.
Hope this helps!
Eric Paulsen
Photo Equip"
I've purchased many of Eric's products over the years and they are top drawer stuff, immaculately engineered and produced. Many of us probably remember him under his prior company, GMP.
In all fairness I should also mention that Luigi has recently produced a new RD1 case with a built-in grip for $230 without the strap or shipping.
For those of us carrying our RD1's in Domke's, messenger bags, MClassics or whatever, a custom grip seems attractive, particularly price-wise. The modified FM Grip, while effective doesn't really fit the camera as it should.
Is there any interest out there? I would be willing to collect names, if there is.
Eric has made an offer to the forum, and rather than paraphrase it, I'll reproduce it verbatim from the email he sent in response to my inquiry about Grip options. He provides two options and they are presented in his own words below.
"Hi Jeff
If you were able to organize an order of 10 or more, I would set up the milling machine, perform the needed modifications to stock FM-Grips, and Black felt tip pen touch up the raw aluminum edges that would result (amazingly effective) for an extra $20 each.
I would need an order of 50 to come out with a dedicated Grip, and It would be priced at $86.
Hope this helps!
Eric Paulsen
Photo Equip"
I've purchased many of Eric's products over the years and they are top drawer stuff, immaculately engineered and produced. Many of us probably remember him under his prior company, GMP.
In all fairness I should also mention that Luigi has recently produced a new RD1 case with a built-in grip for $230 without the strap or shipping.
For those of us carrying our RD1's in Domke's, messenger bags, MClassics or whatever, a custom grip seems attractive, particularly price-wise. The modified FM Grip, while effective doesn't really fit the camera as it should.
Is there any interest out there? I would be willing to collect names, if there is.