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 have a similar grip for my Minolta CLE. It makes an enormous difference in my ability to keep the camera steady - especially in view of its diminutive size. I never shoot without it. Seems as though I'm becoming the resident CLE apologist. Chuck Warman >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...