Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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...