[Leica] M-Grip

[Gary Elshaw <gary.elshaw@vuw.ac.nz>]

Hi Nathan,

Perhaps my M3 is an anomaly, but the grip went on without an adapter and no
hassle. I didn't even think about it being an issue. I agree the aesthetics
of the very obvious plastic grip aren't exactly great, but now that i'm
using it i don't think it will be coming off, it has made that much of a
difference for me! The only real thing i would change is probably the base
length. I wonder what made them decide to end it 3/4 of the length of the
base plate?

I recently got a goggled 35/2.8 Summaron for it, and the camera is looking
more like a creation of the 21st century than the 20th with its grip,
goggles, softie and 35 brightline finder. The Summaron has been a wonderful
experience to use and feels exceptionally well balanced.

Best of light to all,
Gary


Nathan wrote:
>Gary,
>
>I have the M-grips on both my M6s but so far have refrained from putting
>on the
>M3,
>mainly for cosmetic reasons, perhaps thinking that the addition of a plastic
>thingie would
>somehow not be appropriate for this classic. Also, I was not sure if the
>combination of the
>3/8-to-1/4 thread adapter and the grip would be secure. Perhaps I should
>reconsider.
>
>Nathan