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douglas k.

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I'm using an M6 with 35mm Summicron (non ASPH) and find myself wanting a grip. (Perhaps I am just too accustomed to modern SLRs with their built-in grips.) I'm wondering if anyone has experience with any of the following: the Abrahamsson Rapidgrip, the GMP grip, or Leica's own grip for the M. Any opinions?
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cosmo_genovese

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I vacillate between using the Leica grip and not using it. When I use

it I think, "Ah, yes, this feels better." When I don't use it I

think, "Ah, yes, this is closer to the essence of Leica qua Leica."

Right now, after about a year of using it, I taken it off. My photos

have remained the same, though, as far as I can tell.

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cosmo_genovese

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I vacillate between using the Leica grip and not using it. When I use

it I think, "Ah, yes, this feels better." When I don't use it I

think, "Ah, yes, this is closer to the essence of Leica qua Leica."

Right now, after about a year of using it, I've taken it off. My

photos have remained the same, though, as far as I can tell.

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roberto_watson_garc_a

roberto_watson_garc_a

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I have never use a grip on my leicas, but an incedent presudes me not

to; I once droped my M3 from my waist to a concret floor, the camera

hitted on one of the bottom corners, actually the one where the grip

goes, well this hit in one corner of the base plate made it open up,

if you watch it carefuly it seems logic. Well since then nothing

screws in the baseplate of my leicas, in my POV too risky; specialy

if you hold your camera strongly.

I have wrote this story before here, but I can´t deal with links yet.

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damond_lam

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A grip is necesary when I mount a Noctilux or a 75 'lux. I used both

and a grip helps. When I used my light weight 35 'lux which is still

heavier than your cron, then I leave the grip at home. I've tried

another full alum grip made in Boston (maybe it is GMP grip) for two

weeks but it was heavier and hurt my finger nails. Then I replaced it

with the Leica M grip.

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lutz

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Lucien et al.<BR><BR>

Sorry, pals, my fingers are just itching to do this...

<A HREF="http://www.konermann.net/sling.html">Leica grip #4</A>.

<BR><BR>It was actually designed before Tom's and Leica's own, after a

brief and dissapointing encounter with a handmade type from the States,

similar to the GMP. It weights 5 gramms, costs 5$ and is perfect for

both, landscape and portrait framing. You can even use it along with

any other of the forementioned grips, if you really think you still

need to.

<BR><BR>

I had a chance to grip Tom's yesterday for the first time. It is nicely

designed and - helas! - offers the long-wanted place where to stuff

your

Softie so it won't trigger the shutter inadvertedly. But besides that,

and as biased as I might be, it wouldn't give me a fraction of the

comfort and confidence offered by a Sling.<BR><BR>

BTW, thanx for your order, Cosmo! Cheers.

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michael_kastner

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Just in case you haven't already checked these out, see also:

 

<P>"Leica M handgrip" (<U><FONT COLOR="#3333FF"><A

HREF="http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=003

8oz">http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=0038

oz</A></FONT></U>)

and "Leica M hand grip & filter" (<U><FONT COLOR="#3333FF"><A

HREF="http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=004

UK5">http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=004U

K5</A></FONT></U>)

 

<P>Lots of luck

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steve_wiley

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I bought the GMP grip and then decided I didn't like it. It sat in a

drawer for a year and then finally found it's way back back on to

my camera. I use it with a wrist strap and it feels quite secure.

 

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I live in Brooklyn and one day decided to find the least

conspicuous way to carry an M6 on the street. I took a stroll

down Myrtle (formerly Murder) Avenue, first with the camera on a

strap around my kneck, then on a strap on my shoulder with the

lens facing in towards my body, and finally with the grip/wrist

strap combo. Throughout the experiment, I watched peoples'

eyes as they approached me to see if they noticed my camera.

The grip/wrist strap combo received the least attenton.

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hoyin_lee1

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I really can't decide which is better for my M4-P: the Leica grip or

the Leica half-case. The camera seems nicer to hold with the half-

case, but it makes changing film a pain. The grip is less

comfortable but it's better than nothing, and changing film is

easier. Currently, the inconvenient half-case has won the day.

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jackflesher

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Tried the M grip, didn't like it as it seemed it was in the way.

Tried the new M motor, loved it and bought a second one for my other

body. Have not taken them off since they were put on. I'll probably

add one of Lutz's slings to both of them as soon as I figure out an

acceptable quick-release system for the neckstrap. (Sorry Lutz, but I

don't like the keychain thingie - too much metal too near the camera.

I'm working on an alternative, and if I perfect it, I'll give it to

you to market!)

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godfrey

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<I>I really can't decide which is better for my M4-P: the

Leica grip or the Leica half-case. The camera seems nicer to

hold

with the half- case, but it makes changing film a pain. The grip

is less comfortable but it's better than nothing, and changing

film is easier. Currently, the inconvenient half-case has won

the

day. </I></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

<P>I've been considering buying one of the half-cases as it

would

allow me an easy place to hold the baseplate and film while

changing

film and protect the body a little also. Is it just that you have to

unscrew the retaining bolt to get the camera out of it that makes

it

inconvenient? It doesn't seem that would be so difficult, but

perhaps

I'm missing something.</P>

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paul_chefurka

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Boy, this is such a personal thing. You really need to try them for

yourself, as everyone has different reactions. Here are mine:

 

<p>

 

GMP - haven't tried it.

 

<p>

 

TA Rapidgrip - Too big, too heavy, didn't like the feel, with or

without an RW attached.

 

<p>

 

Motor-M - Great when you want a motor. The round post isn't super-

ergonomic, but it does a pretty good job. The motor adds noticeable

bulk to the camera, though.

 

<p>

 

Leica M-Grip - perfection. For me it's ideal. I have them on all my

bodies. I take them off long enough to say "Ick", then put them

right back on. My M's feel naked and just plain wrong without them.

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lutz

lutz

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The small LeHook (aka Keychain Thingie) pictured costs USD 12 at the

Swiss Army Knife shop, downtown Zürich. I can offer to send it along

with one (or more...;o) of my own products at just that price. I've

spotted them black, chrome, red(dish - like the Softie) and blue. I

personally like the first two varieties best. Cheers.

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