[Leica] Leica M to R adapter

[john at mcmaster.co.nz (John McMaster)]

It makes it easier to hold the M with heavier lenses, but so does the simple 
grip. It adds ~10mm in depth and little weight. Screws into camera rather 
bayonet, might block wi-fi cards working.

http://en.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/accessories/ergonomics/9308.html

Adds:

GPS data to shots, read and mapped by Lightroom
Has USB connector, can be tethered for storage and control but no 
on-computer live view.
Flash, both SCA and sync socket
Mains power input.

I bought it for handling and GPS. I can see some using it it in the studio 
with flash and tethering (art director can see the shot once taken), or for 
time lapse or technical work with remote storage and mains power.

I would not deem it essential if GPS is not wanted...

john
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One more thing to buy?!!  Where can I find out about the multi-function
grip?  Do I really need it?

Tina


On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 5:05 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote:

> I got my multi-function grip last week, still getting used to it. First
> week it was very slow, or failed, to lock in to GPS even after 30 mins
> outside (possibly due to southern hemisphere having less satellites?) but
> locked in quickly this morning....
>
> john
> ________________________________________
>
>
> I got mine about 3 weeks ago as well, and also the multi-function grip.
> Both work well, and the adapter is certainly nothing like any third party
> ones I've seen. Almost seems worth the money. On the other hand, why does
> it take 16 months after announcement to produce something like this? It's
> manufactured in Portugal, and I'm very sure it doesn't take 16mo. to show
> Portuguese how to manufacture something like this. I've had my camera for
> 11 mo., and this simple tube takes that much longer to appear!
>
> Henning
>
> On 2014-02-06, at 11:39 AM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote:
>
> > Yes, from Leica.  I've been waiting forever for them to be available.  I
> > got mine from Park Square Camera.
> >
> > Here are the specifics:
> >
> http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/accessories/adapters/9305.html
> >
> > and
> >
> >
> http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/accessories/viewfinder_accessories/9306.html
> >
> > They seem very well made.  I'm going out to play with them.
> >
> > Tina
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >> R lens to M by Leica or other ? from what source?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Steve
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> Steve Barbour
> >>
> >> On Feb 6, 2014, at 11:22 AM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> LUG:
> >>
> >> I got my Leica M to R adapter today, along with the Leica EVF 2.  The
> >> adapter is big and sturdy - much heavier than the generic ones.  It
> comes
> >> in three pieces - the actual adapter, a piece that looks like it might
> be
> >> for a tripod mount, and a hex key.
> >>
> >> The manual that comes with it is not too clear.  Do I need to install
> the
> >> tripod mount if I'm not planning on using a tripod?  It has some
> >> connections on the bottom that might do something else?
> >>
> >> Thanks for any advice!
> >>
> >> Tina
> >>