Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Relatively New Leica M user....(Grips)
From: John Straus <Mail@SlideOne.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 00:10:04 -0500

> But I have to say that I don't get the attraction with grips for the M,
> which is such an ergonomically wonderful camera. I can't help but wonder if
> the fascination doesn't stem from the fact that everyone is so used to
> seeing them on modern SLRs, and there is some sort of belief that there must
> be something wrong with the Leica if it doesn't have a grip.

B.D. I bet you like the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) controllers too,
or the Atari joystick better than the current  batch of anatomic
controllers. Of course this will make no sense to you unless you play video
games. But since you were just talking about watching movies with your son I
thought I'd throw this at you ;)

The M is NOT a comfortable camera to hold. My hand cramps up just thinking
about it :) Although I will say that a grip helps you hold you camera one
handed when NOT shooting. So maybe thatıs why B.D. Thinks it's ok, because
he shoots with his camera more. Mine spends more time at waist level pointed
at whatever is to the right of me....I got to work on that...

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