Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I would wait and see what Tom A. comes up with in terms of grips before buying the Leica offerings. His Rapidgrip for the M6/7 is IMO far superior to the Leica grip. Nathan G Hopkinson wrote: > Thanks for posting those links, Tom. It's taking a little while to get > around the new reviews and info. The grip looks like it has > been integrated very neatly, style wise, too. Better than the same for the > M6/7. Really does make a difference for verticals > especially. At the same time it remains optional for users that prefer the > minimal outline. Unlike on many SLRs for example. > > I think the half case looks like a great idea. If you had that you > wouldn't need the other, naturally. I know steely eyed PJs will > ridicule the idea of pampering the body. Mere mortals like me are pleased > to have a half case as protection and improved grip. Luigi > in Italy may have some half case competition. > > Cheers > Hoppy > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of > Tom Schofield > Sent: Sunday, 17 September 2006 11:43 > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: [Leica] Don't forget the M8 accessories !!!! > > > Take a look at the accessories for the M8.... > > there's a grip for those whining about the texture of the covering > being too slippery ;-) : > > http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/accessories/ > ergonomics/1376.html > > and some interesting cases, including a neoprene case with memory > card storage built in, a leather 1/2 case, and a leather never-ready > case; I kinda like the neoprene with storage: > > http://www.leica-camera.us/photography/m_system/accessories/ > cases_and_straps/index.html > > > Tom Schofield > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands SUPPORT FREEDOM OF SPEECH, BUY DANISH PRODUCTS! General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Picture-A-Week: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog