Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/11

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To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: Leica M grips reviewed
From: cmiller@berkshire.net (Curt Miller)
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:23:34 -0400 (EDT)

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...