Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Just bought a black R-Grip made by GMP Products Inc. from Rich Pinto <Photovilla@aol.com>. Basically, it is a detatchable handgrip you screw onto the base of R4-R7 Leicas when you want to give the winder/motordrive a holiday. It is similar to the M-handgrip (from where presumably GMP got the idea...) Light-weight, solidly made, fine machining. The only problem is, at $US 80 it isn't exactly cheap. Also, add $US 28 for international delivery and you are over the $US 100 mark. Still, when only the best will do... My R6.2 is now easier to handle and *much* easier to carry around between shots (I use a wrist-strap rather than a photo-necklace - much more secure and discrete!) The grip has a tripod bush threaded into it, and there is also a large finger-hole milled into the base so you can easily press the rewind release button. So once you attach the R-grip, you can leave it on permanently and help protect the base-plate from getting too scratched and scuffed. Will only have to take it off when I need to change batteries or use the winder/motor. Regds, Andrew Nemeth VR MEDIA SOUND PHOTO JAVA nemeng Warrimoo Australia www.nemeng.com