Side Grip?

mikeb380 said:
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Thanks ted, I have never heard of Gordy. How do I find them I need a wrist strap for another camera. I guess we are never too old to learn 😎 I'd like to see one to see how it compares to mine.

Michael 😛
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Check the RFF sponsors graphics in the left sidebar. 😉

or just click: http://www.electricedge.com/gordy_s_straps/
 
For Gordy look for his ad in the left column of this page. He's got a good reputation round here.

Although you may find a local shoemaker or leather worker could do the same to your exact specification.
 
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Only downside of the grip is that it takes up the tripod bush without offering an alternative one, unlike the triggerwinder, which does. Still keep one on the Bessa T though, for the otherwise improved handling.
 
Easy to take on and off anyways. Its pretty rare I use a tripod with my R3a anyway. (probably should use it more) For some reason I only break it out when I am using a SLR and never use the monopod. ithe monopod would get better use if I used it as a weapon.
 
"ithe monopod would get better use if I used it as a weapon."

I'm sure that if I hit somebody with my Manfrotto 190 it would be worse than if I used the monopod! On a more serious note I've got one end of the strap on the camera, and one end on the grip, so it dangles all over the place... My own fault for using that arrangement!
 
wrist straps

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Brian, thanks for the info. I looked at the wrist strap and it is totally different from mine. Go to http://tinyurl.com/rhb2j
and look down the page on the right side. Camera Hunter is more expensive but it is a lot more to it. It wraps around the hand like a glove and the camera doesnt swing. I carry mine for hours dangling from my wrist. I think it is better than sliced bread 😉 The strap is totally adjustable to fit your hand as you want it. I'm going to tell David he has to pay me a finder's fee if anyone buys it. LOL While you're there check out his other gear. ( No, I have no connection with the site, wish I did )

Michael 😛
 
After getting the side grip and gordy wrist strap it feels really natural. The side grip should have come with the camera. Definetly doesn't add much to the body. 🙂
 
Regarding the side grip; yes I like it, and the lack of tripod bush does not bother me as I use my Bessa R as a hand-held camera always; I suppose that's what 35mm photography was intended to be after all.

Having tried out many wrist straps and found them somewhat in wanting, I basically deconstructed the whole idea of what a wrist strap is supposed to do, and then designed and built my own, and that started something of an industry too. Nowadays I do not use neckstrap on the Bessa at all, but with that strap of my own contrivance and I am happy as a clam.
 
pcfranchina said:
After getting the side grip and gordy wrist strap it feels really natural. The side grip should have come with the camera. Definetly doesn't add much to the body. 🙂
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I just ordered one to go with my Bessa L + sidegrip. Should get to Taipei in 10 - 14 days. My other 2 RFs (a Bessa R2 and R2a) both have rapidwinders and neckstraps set at different lengths.
 
How do you like the rapid winder.

How do you like the rapid winder.

How do you like the rapid winder? I didn't realy feel the need for it...... Maybe I was wrong.
 
Basically, it's a good thing. Has the tripod (well, 2) holes if you need them, the vertical strap lugs, alternate frame advance, etc...

The thing that really hooked me, though? With the rapidwinder extended and held the proper way you get a steadier shot. It's almost the equivalent of leaning against a wall to steady yourself. 🙂

I'm going to write a review on my CV community site in a few days. I have some notes on paper for it, I just need to sit down at my PC for some time to hack it out. 😛
 
The ONLY disadvantage I have found to the wrist strap (Gordy's, but what I am about to say applies to all wrist straps) is that I have a tendency to let the Bessa R dangle from my wrist when I don't feel like holding it in my hand. This can be dangerous. For example, when walking, one's arm swings a bit and the camera could whack into something. I don't have to worry about the strap falling off my wrist as it's adjusted snugly, but the impact factor is to be considered.

This was not a problem in colder weather as I carried the camera, strap, and wrist in a jacket pocket.

Locals refer to the Bessa as "Ted's poor man's Leica." Damned snobs.
 
I use a long boot lace. Stick it through the lugs and tye a knot. Take one wrap around your hand and braces like a wrist strap. On the Fed 2 with the colapsable lens the boot lace is small enough to fit in my coat pocket along with the camera.
I have a weak right hand so a side grip wouldn't help. I'll sometimes use a lightweight folding flash bracket though, sans flash.
 
Just got a gordy's wrist strap and it is wonderful. Highly recommended. As for the side grip, I would really like to get one myself.
 
I use the lug with Gordy's strap, works fine. When I use a neck strap, as Brian says, it helps level the camera when it's on your chest.
 
I like the Voightlander side grip (on a Bessa-L) so much I got one for the M2 as well. Nice improvement in the security of the hold. I have the trigger winder on a Bessa-T and I'm delighted at being able to carry it vertically on one shoulder. The trigger winding is a releif from thumb-in-the-eye for left-eyed shooters. 🙂
 
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