Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bob Parsons <bobp@dodo.demon.co.uk> wrote: > >Pascal, > >I use both the Leica and GMP grips, they are very similar. > >As you say the grip is attached by a screw into the hole at the bottom >right of the camera (where you would fix a tripod). The bottom of the >grip extends along the camera baseplate for about 3/4 of its length. >There is a threaded bush in the base of the grip, just under the lens, >for attaching a tripod. Since the grip does not extend all the way along >the camera bottom you still have access to the key for removing the camera >base plate with the grip still attached. You don't have to remove the grip >to change films. > > Bob. > >Bob Parsons. bobp@dodo.demon.co.uk > Ooops I made a mistake, I've just tried removing the camera base plate without removing the Leica grip. It can't be done! The inside of the grip handle is contoured round the camera body. This prevents you from tilting the base plate to remove it. I've only just started to use the Leica grip and hadn't noticed this. The handle of the GMP grip is not contoured and the base plate can be removed with the grip still attached. Bob Parsons. bobp@dodo.demon.co.uk