Re[2]: Leica M grips reviewed

[Pablo_Mendoza@ROOSEVELT-PROVOST.ucsd.edu]

     I use the grip that was designed for the Minolta CLE. I picked it up 
     for about $10.00 in Atlanta back in 1991.  Though it doesn't provide a 
     tripod socket, it has proved handy.
     
     Pablo


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Subject: Re: Leica M grips reviewed
Author:  cmiller@berkshire.net at @UCSD
Date:    11/04/1996 7:23 AM


I second Antony's opinion on the grips.  I've been using the one from 
Tamarkin for a couple of months now along with a soft touch release from 
Fred Ward and find an almost immeasurable improvement in slow speed 
hand-holdability - for me 1/30 second (but before I wouldn't go below 1/60 
or 1/125).  I thiink it well worth the price.  It is meticulously crafted 
and quite in keeping with the Leica quality.  I bought mine from Jim Lager 
at the NYC store who first gave me a thorough consult on the product.  They 
come in chrome, black and red.
     
Curt
     
>I just returned from the USA where I picked up 2 M-grips for my 
>M4-P's. They are sold by Tamarkin & co. but are also available from 
>shops like Profoto in NY city. The price is pretty steep - about $89 
>each (maybe not high by Leica standards)  but they are extremely well 
>made, uncomplicated and an absolute pleasure to use. The additional 
>size & weight were negligible.
>
>When mounted onto the baseplate they provide a centered tripod socket 
> and don't have to be removed for changing of film. A small grip runs 
>along the front left (when facing the lens) side of the camera.
>I often shoot for lengthy periods especially when doing street photography...
     
     
     
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