Leica M grip

[Artorius]

I am a digital Nikon user, D1/2 user coming back to film. Anybody use this grip adapter? It looks like the portrait/right side as my Nikons are. Anyone useing these, any problems? And how about RRS/Kirk plates for the M3?

 

[ferider]

I use GMP grip and RRS plate (not together of course, RRS plate for Arcatech head), both work well.
To mount my only lens with eyes, the 135/2.8, I have to take
the grip off.

Roland.

 

[Dougg]

Hi Artorius -- I have and like the Leica M-grip. I'll see if I can find a shot of the M2 with that attached...

 

[peter_n]

rover has a very nice grip made by Tom Abrahamsson; the Rapidgrip. I tried rover's yesterday and it is exactly what I need. I've ordered one already.

I use a QR plate made by Joe Codispoti. It is long so no torque, and it is slimmer than any other make. I highly recommend it.

Abrahamsson's Rapidgrip

ClearSight Leica M/Arca QR plate

 

[ferider]

Regarding RRS, I checked the labels: plate B30 (this is what I have) fits under the camera baseplate and plate B9 fits under the grip.

See also http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/body_plates/leica/index.html.

Attached (from their website) B30 on the left, B9 on the right.

Roland.

PS: Doug, this is one pretty M2 !!!

 

[Artorius]

Anyone using this one?
http://www.photoequip.net/
I wish they would groove it to fit Swiss or Arca equivalents.

 

[rover]

Like Peter mentioned, I have the Rapidgrip. It is a good solid grip which only covers the right side of the baseplate. I know folks use the prior model of the Photo Equip grip. The new one which covers the entire base plate and offers a centered tripod socket looks like a good choice for you. I would be concerned a little with the added bulk size wise, but I am sure it is made of a light weight material so weight won't be a problem.

 

[der.chris.tian]

Hi,

does someone know, if I can attach the Leica M grip to a russian RF like the Fed or Zorki, as they are copys..?

 

[sepiareverb]

Art- I use the M grip on my M7's and the M6, but find it is a little too small for my hands. An improvement over no grip for these hands, but I'm thinking I'm going to go for Tom's grips once I can.

Just took the grip off my .58 to try it plain for a little again, but think I need it- arthritis in the hand makes holding a camera w/o grip a pain. What I'd love to see is a grip that would give some extra size to the front and back of the camera- more like the G2 has with those rubber bumpers.

 

[Vincenzo Maielli]

I use two Leica M Grip, under the Leica M2 and MP. I find the M Grip very useful to improve the camera holding and to use the tripod with the well-balancee tripod socket.
Ciao.

 

[back alley]

i use the older version of the photoequip m grip. i prefer the angled grip.
see my avatar.