markpsf Posted February 10, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) How much is the grip needed? I'm split on this. With the M8.2 I use the Thumbs Up and a neck/wrist strap effectively. I've been use to a small built in grip on a camera, like most DSLRs and my GH1. I'd prefer to save the $$ and the extra weight but it appears that the tradeoff may be worth it. I'd like to know how users are finding the ergonomics of the camera, particularly holding it effectively and comfortably. Thanks. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Hi markpsf, Take a look here For X1 Users Only- How "Gripping" Is It?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
peterb Posted February 10, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2010 When I had an M6 there was a guy from California who fashioned a great grip for it. It was made out of black anodized aluminum. The grip was gorgeous and, for me, made the camera much more 'handle-able'. I'd keep the camera in a leather fanny pack I'd wear sideways and the camera was always at the ready when I saw something worth taking, ready to pull it out at an instant. I preferred the grip to the neck strap which was always a problem for me. Leica ultimately came out with one of their own but it wasn't anywhere near as good as the one this guy made). Interestingly, the M grip I bought also worked on the Contax T digital I bought as it had the same off center tripod mount the M had and it aligned perfectly with that. When attached it really gave the smallish Contax digital a nice balance. Which brings me to the X1. When I saw the X1 by itself being held in people's hands in some of the early images of the thing I was thinking how smallish the camera was. But when I saw that it had a grip and saw how the grip looked on the camera adding what appeared to be 3/16 of an inch perhaps to the base it seemed to me that THAT would really do the trick in terms of giving the camera the heft and balance that I thought it could use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpsf Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks Peter. Your guess matches mine. Perhaps it will be just a plus, not heavy, and certainly doesn't look bulky. It would still be good to hear from some users. Mark When I had an M6 there was a guy from California who fashioned a great grip for it. It was made out of black anodized aluminum. The grip was gorgeous and, for me, made the camera much more 'handle-able'. I'd keep the camera in a leather fanny pack I'd wear sideways and the camera was always at the ready when I saw something worth taking, ready to pull it out at an instant. I preferred the grip to the neck strap which was always a problem for me. Leica ultimately came out with one of their own but it wasn't anywhere near as good as the one this guy made). Interestingly, the M grip I bought also worked on the Contax T digital I bought as it had the same off center tripod mount the M had and it aligned perfectly with that. When attached it really gave the smallish Contax digital a nice balance. Which brings me to the X1. When I saw the X1 by itself being held in people's hands in some of the early images of the thing I was thinking how smallish the camera was. But when I saw that it had a grip and saw how the grip looked on the camera adding what appeared to be 3/16 of an inch perhaps to the base it seemed to me that THAT would really do the trick in terms of giving the camera the heft and balance that I thought it could use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted February 11, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 11, 2010 Please Google your way to "Richard Franiec grip" and e-mail him the following: "Richard, I'll buy one of your X1 grips if you elect to make 'em." (I already have.) Richard always has good ideas and, I'm guessing, he's waiting to get his mits on an X1 before deciding to market a suitable grip for it. The more of us who pester him to do it may have an impact, eh? (And, yes, I have handled a prototype X1 with its Leica-built grip.) -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubice Posted February 12, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 12, 2010 I have one of his grips on a Canon G7 - it superbly made and greatly improves the camera's handling. If Richard makes a grip for the X1, it will be great! Best, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpsf Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted February 12, 2010 Good heads up. Thanks. Sent him a private message through a forum we're both on. We'll see. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnsharp Posted February 12, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 12, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) The D-Lux 4 grip looks nice, so when he is going to make one for the X1 that would be great. I just send him a mail (his site Richard Franiec's Camera Accessories). When I get reply I post the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpsf Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted February 12, 2010 I heard back from Richard saying that there is "very little chance" of a grip for the X1. My guess is that there would be too little volume. So we're back to the Leica grip or, for now, none. I don't like the cost, but think I'll still go for it. A couple of very early users said that it helped significantly. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted February 12, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 12, 2010 Mark, I have one on order and await it eagerly. It will greatly aid holding the X1 giving much more security. It is expensive, for what it is, but I still feel it is necessary for a typical male hand! I also have one for my M8 and M6 so I am accustomed to the special feeling of security that the grip endows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted February 12, 2010 Share #10 Posted February 12, 2010 I heard back from Richard saying that there is "very little chance" of a grip for the X1. Richard, say it isn't so! -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larbel Posted February 12, 2010 Share #11 Posted February 12, 2010 I don't really have that big of a hand, but my problem with the X1 is where the MF focus dial is located... I almost dropped my X1 today while holding it up getting ready to take a picture. I had my thumb on the MF dial without paying much attention, and as I hold the camera up, the dial turned slightly and the X1 almost slipped out of my hand. I didn't have the shoulder strap on at the time as well but luckily, I was able to grabbed it back before it hits the ground... I guess the grip is pretty much a must for me now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpsf Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted February 12, 2010 Mark, I have one on order and await it eagerly. It will greatly aid holding the X1 giving much more security. It is expensive, for what it is, but I still feel it is necessary for a typical male hand! I also have one for my M8 and M6 so I am accustomed to the special feeling of security that the grip endows. I'm convinced. For my purposes and given my fairly large hand, it's a necessity. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Helmudo Posted February 13, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 13, 2010 It´s true that you can not hold the X1 without getting your thumb on the MF-wheel. I wish they had implemented a little know to keep the MF-wheel fixed. It would be grippier Most of the time I use both hands anyway. I will not get a grip for it because it spoils it´s beauty and makes it bulkier and it will probably not fit in the pocket of my jacket any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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