Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A nice grip when using my M2 is the Benser Baseplate. It holds two spare lenes and when one of them is the 90 Tele-Elmarit, it serves as a nice handle. Too bad the M4 and M6 don't have the locating pin near the baseplate. kw >I'm not familier with the grips that you mention but when traveling, and not >in need of absolute stealth I frequently use the Leica M Lens Carrier. This >allows a second lens to be mounted to the base of the camera. > >In addition to its convenience, (especially in summer when traveling light >without a lot of pockets), it allows the extra lens to become a sort of grip >that I find comfortable. > >Michael > > >At 11:15 AM 11/04/96 +0000, you wrote: >>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. >><snip> > >> >>Antony Soicher >>Johannesburg, South Africa >> >>Antony Soicher >>asoicher@aztec.co.za >>**************************************************** >> >> ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits Davison Middle School preferred---> <wilcox@umcc.umich.edu> 600 Dayton, Davison, MI 48423 <kwilcox@genesee.freenet.org>