Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/11/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Rapid Grip
From: Christer Almqvist <chris@almqvist.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 11:33:35 +0100
References: <BA05CDB2.1572E%Mail@SlideOne.com>

>I had one on my M when it got stolen...and you know...that might be the real
>reason why the camera got heisted!!
>
>Those RapidGrips are sooooooo rock solid that resistance is futile...I must
>order another!!!
>
>The extra battery holder IS a life saver. Ended up depending on it twice
>when my camera bag was elsewhere. I would recommend it to anyone.
>
>On an added plus (I think) two more finger groves were added to the current
>model. I will be ordering this one soon.
>
>Now does anyone have ideas on how to store a few batteries in the
>compartment and NOT have them rattle around??

I have no RapidGrip but I have a film container taped on to the 
carrying strap and I have glued a battery (in its plastic pack) on 
the bottom (outside) of the container. Never run out of film or 
battery power!

If only RapidGrips were a bit larger, then one could keep spare films 
in them. And the batteries would not rattle. OK T.A.?

One other place to put the spare battery is to glue it on to the top 
of the camera, between the flash shoe and the rewind knob. Actually 
that is where I have small round spirit level glued on at the moment, 
but if I just put it a little bit to one side, then there would be 
room for the spare battery too.....

Chris

>
>Oh, I just thought of one minus (to me) no tripod hole. I would love to have
>a Tripod mount on the grip!!
>
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