Which grip for the X-Pro1?

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There are a lot of choices now, with plenty of machined L grips coming from China.

Which is best? Thanks for your advice and input.
 
The important thing to consider is to make sure
- there is access to battery and sd card w/ grip attached
- the additional weight is not an issue

I have always like the rrs (real right stuff) designs. The new Fuji grip they finally learned their lesson and made access to battery compartment. Somewhere there was a thread about a couple of grips everyone like from Asia but I can't remember which grips.

Gary
 
i bought an 'ishoot' grip for the xe1…about $70., very comfortable, has access for battery/sd card.
i think they have one for the x-pro also.
 
Thanks, Joe and Gary. On both ebay and amazon, there are lots of L-grips from China that afford access to the sD card and battery.

I was wondering if any one in particular was more comfortable than the others.

All are much less expensive than the Fuji grip.

There is a supplier in the UK who offers anodized colored versions at a considerably higher but not unaffordable price.
 
How about throwing in a few words about the thumb thingies vs. hand grips or both for the XP-1 which I recently bought. I normally don't use straps but carry my camera all day in my right hand with arm fully extended so the camera is by my side just below pocket level. I can carry my Zeiss Ikon with grip this way all day comfortably but not the Fuji.

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Since I am a one camera, one lens, no bag, no strap kind of guy; what do I have to put on my Fuji so I can carry it comfortably all day?
 
Oh the off chance you're in Taipei at the moment, I remember 博愛路 having quite a lot of camera accessories from China. I'd say they'd most likely have some grips for you to try out if you have a good rummage.
 
Bob Michaels said:
How about throwing in a few words about the thumb thingies vs. hand grips or both for the XP-1 which I recently bought. I normally don't use straps but carry my camera all day in my right hand with arm fully extended so the camera is by my side just below pocket level. I can carry my Zeiss Ikon with grip this way all day comfortably but not the Fuji.

Since I am a one camera, one lens, no bag, no strap kind of guy; what do I have to put on my Fuji so I can carry it comfortably all day?
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Bob, the 'thumbs up' grips sold by Lensmate are wonderful; easily as good as the original Thumbs Up, and about half the price. I use them on X-Pro1, X-E1, and X-100s. Highly recommend them.
 
noimmunity said:
Thanks, Joe and Gary. On both ebay and amazon, there are lots of L-grips from China that afford access to the sD card and battery.

I was wondering if any one in particular was more comfortable than the others.

All are much less expensive than the Fuji grip.

There is a supplier in the UK who offers anodized colored versions at a considerably higher but not unaffordable price.
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Comfort one is pretty hard to quantify.. I think a lot depends on hand size and preferred gripping style and usage. Even though my hands are not big, I tend to like bigger grips then most for example because I like to carry my camera with the neck strap wrapped around my wrist and the fingers on my right hand then has a good ledge to hold the camera when I am walking around.

Gary
 
Jamie Pillers said:
Bob, the 'thumbs up' grips sold by Lensmate are wonderful; easily as good as the original Thumbs Up, and about half the price. I use them on X-Pro1, X-E1, and X-100s. Highly recommend them.
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I liked the original lens mate, the one that had a guard around the exposure comp dial for my x100. This is only time I have used one.

Gary
 
Gary: your needs sound like mine. I want a grip and/or a thumb rest if that will enable me to carry the camera comfortably for a long period of time.

I don't mind paying for either/both if they will accomplish my goal. But typically I am more inclined to remove rather than add accessories that do not add utility.

So does a grip and/or thumb rest enable one to carry the camera in one hand comfortably?

GaryLH said:
Comfort one is pretty hard to quantify.. I think a lot depends on hand size and preferred gripping style and usage. Even though my hands are not big, I tend to like bigger grips then most for example because I like to carry my camera with the neck strap wrapped around my wrist and the fingers on my right hand then has a good ledge to hold the camera when I am walking around.

Gary
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For me it is the grip, not the thumbs up. I find w/o something that provides a good ledge for the fingers, I tire out sooner and resort to using the neck strap.. No fun squeezing a brick w/ your fingers and thumb :p. I like something w/ a good ledge.

Gary
 
I replaced the Fuji grip on my X-Pro 1 with the iShoot grip from China. While it's not quite as comfortable as the Fuji grip, it does allow access to the battery/card compartment and it has a built-in Arca Swiss compatible rail, which is a definite plus for me. Also, the iShoot grip can be used as an L-bracket on the tripod with the use of the removable side plate.

It appears that the new Fuji grip now has the same features, with the exception that it does not appear to have the provision to be used as an L-bracket.
 
I removed the front piece of grip material on my X-Pro1, replacing the leather with a kit from Aki-Asahi. The front now looks more or less like an M9. I did add a Thumb's Up, and I do have the original grip for the XP1. For the past two years, I've almost never used that poorly-designed and poorly-executed grip (the rubber covering on the grip faded and looks really beat), and have found the TU perfectly adequate. But I was patiently biding my time, using only the 35 and adapted M lenses. Recently I took advantage of deals in the US plus an extra friendly discount at Adorama to buy a few XF mount lenses, all of which are larger than the 35, and I think it's finally time to revisit the grip situation.

Sounds like I should get the iShoot type grip from China, unless I want a special anodized color (available through a UK distributor).
 
I have the Really Right Stuff L Plate for the X-Pro 1, leftover after selling the body. Barely used.

PM me if you're interested. Willing to sell cheap.
 
I still use the original Fuji grip on my X-Pro and I don't mind taking it off to change the batteries (except when I'm in a rush, then it's mildly annoying) but I recently bought the JLM grip which doubles as an L-Bracket as well, useful when I need to use a tripod with the camera.
 
The X-Pro 1 is not quite well held on my hands, can't well describe, just not comfortable especially compared with X-T1.
 
I just picked up two of the Chinese brackets for the XPro 1 cameras. They were slightly less expensive than the Ishoot bracket. The problem was that they did not fit tight enough. There was a small gap at each end of the base that allowed the camera to torque. I wound up using a small felt pad on the bracket and it gave just enough pressure to hold both ends firmly.
I also bought two for the Sigma Merrill cameras and they were perfect.
 
rybolt said:
I just picked up two of the Chinese brackets for the XPro 1 cameras. They were slightly less expensive than the Ishoot bracket. The problem was that they did not fit tight enough. There was a small gap at each end of the base that allowed the camera to torque. I wound up using a small felt pad on the bracket and it gave just enough pressure to hold both ends firmly.
I also bought two for the Sigma Merrill cameras and they were perfect.
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got a pic?
 
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