Audii-Dudii
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I have larger than average hands and while I find the X-Pro 1 easy to grip firmly, with the way my hand ends up being positioned on the body, I found it a little bit difficult to focus using the AF-L button, as I have to move my thumb to reach it and in turn, this reduces my grip on the camera and/or causes me to accidentally push the "Q" button instead.
So I've been pondering the alternatives for a few days now and this morning, I decided to see how well the Really Right Stuff Multi-Camera L plate (which I've been happily using on my Contax 645 body) fits the X-Pro 1. As it turns out, it fits almost perfectly, with the only problem area being where the strip lug makes contact with with the vertical portion of the plate (see photo below).
Although the interference is minor enough that it can be used as-is (as, in fact, I did this morning on my two-hour walk around downtown Scottsdale), I figure a 1/16" recess milled or ground into the L-plate should provide sufficient clearance so that it truly fits perfectly. Alternatively, one could use one of the two other mounting holes to move the vertical portion of the L-plate further away from the body, but with it positioned where it is now, it serves double-duty as a rest for my thumb and by merely rocking my thumb, I am now able to push the AF-L button without lifting or moving it. Better still, although the L-plate wasn't designed to be used as a grip, I find it makes it easier for me to hold the camera even more firmly than before.
And as yet another benefit from using the L-plate as an add-on grip instead of, say, the OEM Fuji accessory grip, when I want to use the camera on a tripod, I don't have to first remove the plate or attach a mounting bracket to it. And, of course, because this is an L-plate, it's a cinch to reposition the camera on the tripod for vertical compositions, too. (Alas, the plate does block the battery/memory card door, so it does have to be removed to allow access to either. Accordingly, I plan to machine a slot into the mounting screw so that it can be tightened with a coin instead of requiring a 4mm hex wrench.)
Anyway, while this solution won't work for everybody and the RRS Multi-Camera L-plate (http://reallyrightstuff.com/Product...=0&eq=MCL-001&desc=MC-L:-Multi-Camera-L-Plate) is a bit pricey at $105, I thought I'd pass this info along regardless.
So I've been pondering the alternatives for a few days now and this morning, I decided to see how well the Really Right Stuff Multi-Camera L plate (which I've been happily using on my Contax 645 body) fits the X-Pro 1. As it turns out, it fits almost perfectly, with the only problem area being where the strip lug makes contact with with the vertical portion of the plate (see photo below).
Although the interference is minor enough that it can be used as-is (as, in fact, I did this morning on my two-hour walk around downtown Scottsdale), I figure a 1/16" recess milled or ground into the L-plate should provide sufficient clearance so that it truly fits perfectly. Alternatively, one could use one of the two other mounting holes to move the vertical portion of the L-plate further away from the body, but with it positioned where it is now, it serves double-duty as a rest for my thumb and by merely rocking my thumb, I am now able to push the AF-L button without lifting or moving it. Better still, although the L-plate wasn't designed to be used as a grip, I find it makes it easier for me to hold the camera even more firmly than before.
And as yet another benefit from using the L-plate as an add-on grip instead of, say, the OEM Fuji accessory grip, when I want to use the camera on a tripod, I don't have to first remove the plate or attach a mounting bracket to it. And, of course, because this is an L-plate, it's a cinch to reposition the camera on the tripod for vertical compositions, too. (Alas, the plate does block the battery/memory card door, so it does have to be removed to allow access to either. Accordingly, I plan to machine a slot into the mounting screw so that it can be tightened with a coin instead of requiring a 4mm hex wrench.)
Anyway, while this solution won't work for everybody and the RRS Multi-Camera L-plate (http://reallyrightstuff.com/Product...=0&eq=MCL-001&desc=MC-L:-Multi-Camera-L-Plate) is a bit pricey at $105, I thought I'd pass this info along regardless.
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Audii-Dudii
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Just a quick follow-up post-machine work: As expected, a 15/64" diameter and 3/16" deep hole milled in the correct location has provided sufficient clearance for the strap lug such that the RRS Multi-Camera L plate fits perfectly now.
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Thanks for the update. Have you tried the Fuji grip to compare this to?
This may be wayot, but what wrist strap is that in the photo?
This may be wayot, but what wrist strap is that in the photo?
Audii-Dudii
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In fact, I have, as I bought one from Precision Camera last week. The two are quite different, obviously, but they both have merit, and I haven't yet decided which one I prefer.
This is a forum, so wayot queries are s.o.p.!
The wrist strap was a gift from a friend, who bought it from an eBay seller in Korea after I told her I'd bought an X-Pro 1: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130658465403.
Although I had planned to buy one from Gordy, gifts are priced right -- free! -- and as it turns out, this one is very well made and I can recommend it highly. (I haven't checked, but I gather that other color combos are also available.)
Shade
Well-known
I don't think it fits properly my friend, and I must say despite very useful, I always dislike the look of the RRS L-plate on Rangefinder model cameras...
Audii-Dudii
Established
Well, I suppose it depends upon how the word "properly" is defined, but if not "properly," exactly, then it's very, very close to it. Certainly more than close enough to be fully functional.
I understand your comments about L-plates on rangefinder cameras, but form sometimes must follow function, and if you shoot long exposures, as I often do, with both vertical and horizontal compositions, as I also do, and your tripod head is made by Arca, as mine is, then you really don't have any choice here...
ColinMichael
Newbie
RRS just about has the plate for the X-Pro1 completed. Just finished setting my points for panoramics and hope to get out with it tomorrow.
The base is a bit thicker than I expected and with the added weight it's getting close to an M8 but it sure is handy. It does make the camera a bit easier to hold as it adds about 8mm more height. You can read a bit more here
irq506
just curious
thats a very nice RRS bracket but what Im looking for is a more substantial grip for it. TH efuji one is nice, but it lacks a bit of volume on the inner part where you fingers would actually be..