Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/11/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Rapid Grip
From: Charles Hehl <chehl@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 18:41:51 -0500
References: <Springmail.0994.1037921265.0.26301700@webmail.atl.earthlink.net>

Frank,

No secrets here...it is the additional leverage of the Rapidgrip that makes
it so nice when using the Noctilux or shoe mounted flash.

Charles
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Farmer" <frankandaubrey@mindspring.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Rapid Grip


> Charles,
>
> Why so useful when using the Noctilux?  Is it a leverage thing or is there
> some Leica secret that I'm missing?  Just wondering.
>
> Frank
>
> On Thu, 21 Nov 2002 18:15:37 -0500 Charles Hehl <chehl@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Patrick,
> >
> > I have been using the Rapid Grip on both of my
> > M6's for about a year and
> > would recommend them very highly. I have the
> > flat-black and gloss-black
> > finishes.  The flat finish seems to give a
> > better feel. They are
> > particularly nice when using the Noctilux or
> > when using flash. Both the M6's
> > are equipped with Rapidwinders...the
> > combination is great.
> >
> > I also use the Rapidgrip on my M3 when using
> > the Noct.  It will not work
> > though on M2 equipped with Rapidwinder as the
> > M2 Rapidwinder cannot have a
> > hole in that location.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Charles Hehl
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "patrick jelliffe"
> > To:
> > Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 4:50 PM
> > Subject: [Leica] Rapid Grip
> >
> >
> > > Any feedback out there re: Using a Rapid Grip
> > on an M
> > > body?  It looks great on Abramsson's website,
> > but I've
> > > never seen one up close.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Patrick
> > >
> > >
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In reply to: Message from "Frank Farmer"<frankandaubrey@mindspring.com> (Re: [Leica] Rapid Grip)