Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Daniel The Leica grip does not have to be removed from the baseplate. The baseplate can be removed with the grip still in place. Simon - ----- Original Message ----- From: Daniel Stein <ds@milesmusic.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>; <simon@camera-craftsman.com> Sent: 15 September 2000 23:55 Subject: [Leica] Re: M grip questions > Simon, > > Take a look at http://www.nikonlinks.com/PhotoEquip/ > > I have heard that the Leica brand grip has to be removed before the base plate can be removed. The > grip that these folks make (in the above link) is very high quality. It has a center tripod mount > and can be left on the camera when loading film. I don't know about the Heliar, but I have found > that my fingers sometimes cover the rangefinder on my M6 when using this grip. (not a big problem as > long as I remember to keep them out of the way). > > HTH, > > Daniel Stein > > > > > > > I have a couple or three questions about the M grip which I'm > > considering mostly to center that tripod mount. First, what is the > > general construction quality? Does it feel reasonably sturdy? I notice > > that it's pretty inexpensive for a Leica gadget. Secondly, how does it > > work for loading film? Do you have to remove it to take the baseplate > > off to load? Thirdly, has anyone used it with the Heliar 15mm? Do your > > knuckles protrude so far so as to run the risk of having them in the > > shot? > > > > Thanks!! > > > > Simon Stevens > > > >