Get a grip!

[pico]

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For the M9 I got a Really Right Stuff grip. It's just perfect for my hand, and besides I'm making a tiny flash to attach to the optional L-mount. I am also happy with Tom Abrahamsson's Rapidgrip for the rest of the cameras.

[Washington]

I’m with you Pico…. tried them all and, in my hands, the RRS is it.

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[d2mini]

Funny. While reading the op it was so obvious that the third option would receive praise and would be a free plug.

Just saying.

 

 

Just saying.

[wlaidlaw]

I’m with you Pico…. tried them all and, in my hands, the RRS is it.

 

The RRS looks very nice. The problem is it is part of integrated system with their BM8/9-B base, rapid attachment plate system (why different bases for M8 and 9 - I use mine interchangeably). That would mean I would have to change over all my ball heads, geared heads, various other heads etc. When about 15 years ago, I decided I had had enough of screwing 1/4" threads into the bases of cameras, I opted for the Manfrotto PL200 plate system. It is a bit clunky but very quick and secure for holding things as bit as heavy medium format or a 560 Telyt/Televit/Visoflex very firmly. I now have 4 different sizes of tripods from a lightweight travel model with a mini ball head to a weapons grade 074B, which goes up to around 8 feet tall and weighs over 12 kilos with a big cross bar on it. I have 5 different heads and 7 or 8 PL200 plates. It would be a big investment to change over now to RRS and there is always a financial risk with smaller specialist photographic companies. Having been caught out by the Zeiss Contax fiasco, with CX, N and G lenses plus bodies, I don't want to get lumbered again.

 

Wilson

[Thomv]

My Thumbie arrived today, and the Thumbs Up is for sale. This product should be a Leica standard, it's brilliant.:D Much better than the Thumbs Up because of the angle of the grip. I use it in combination with the standard Leica grip on my M8.

[Pindy]

Didn't know the Thumbie existed—just ordered one. Thanks, Forum.

[satureyes]

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just a quick Qu - how does the Thumbie fair with the A&A half case? does it interfere with it? Looks like it may push out the leather snaps at the top of the case.

[250swb]

I can't really answer about the AA case Rick, but if you mount the Thumbie high enough on the body a Zhou half case that is already cut for a Thumbs Up will fit, and the straps will close nicely. The leather at that end may be bent over slightly by the Thumbie, but not much. Please forgive the state of the Thumbie, its my original prototype crash test dummy version that has been on the camera for well over a year now.

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[satureyes]

Here's a shot of the camera and case- I left the thumbs up on for reference- looks like it may be ok?

 

What do you think?

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[250swb]

I have sent you a pm Rick

 

Steve

[satureyes]

..and I replied ;-)

[TomB_tx]

All the grips promote using the right hand on the end of the camera as the main support. When doing so, any quiver in the support hand is amplified at the lens position by the distance from the supporting end.

The "Leica hold" I was taught decades ago was to use the left hand under the camera as the main support (like a tripod) as it was directly under the lens-body connection. While the right hand adds steadiness, it is mainly free to operate the shutter without affecting the main suport of the left hand.

Whenever I've tried right-hand grip aids I've found I'm not as steady as the old left-for-support technique.

[250swb]

All the grips promote using the right hand on the end of the camera as the main support. When doing so, any quiver in the support hand is amplified at the lens position by the distance from the supporting end.

The "Leica hold" I was taught decades ago was to use the left hand under the camera as the main support (like a tripod) as it was directly under the lens-body connection. While the right hand adds steadiness, it is mainly free to operate the shutter without affecting the main suport of the left hand.

Whenever I've tried right-hand grip aids I've found I'm not as steady as the old left-for-support technique.

 

No, you still need two hands to support the camera Tom. The Thumbie replaces the film advance lever and the steadiness that gave to the whole ensemble. Unless shooting overhead you wouldn't want to support the entire weight of the camera with one hand using any sort of grip.

 

Steve

[satureyes]

Ok so I fitted the Thumbie just now and put my A&A (actually it's black label bag) half case on the camera and I think it's going to be ok?

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[satureyes]

Ok so I fitted the Thumbie just now and put my A&A (actually it's black label bag) half case on the camera and I think it's going to be ok?

[psamson]

I had the pleasure of meeting Tim Issac on the weekend at a seminar dominated by people with Leica M-series cameras. I acquired both a Thumbs Up and a soft-release button for my M6. I am really happy with both.

 

I can say that I think the addition of the soft-release button helps when shooting at slower shutter speeds for me. I think it is because the position of my finger tip is slightly altered such that my hand isn't causing the body to move as much. I didn't do a scientific study but it certainly feels like less shake for me when pressing on the button.

[farnz]

Ok so I fitted the Thumbie just now and put my A&A (actually it's black label bag) half case on the camera and I think it's going to be ok?

I see you're using a Nokton 35/1.2 on your M8.2; I found that the Thumbie particularly helped me grip and balance my M8u with that lens and the 90 APO Summicron.

 

Pete.

[satureyes]

I see you're using a Nokton 35/1.2 on your M8.2; I found that the Thumbie particularly helped me grip and balance my M8u with that lens and the 90 APO Summicron.

 

Pete.

 

Actually its an M9 - but well spotted on the Nokton ;-)

[farnz]

Actually its an M9 - but well spotted on the Nokton ;-)

Oops; I couldn't see the ISO button or the writing on your hotshoe. And for some reason I'd wrongly thought I was in the M8 forum.

 

Pete.

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[pico]

For the record: those that cannot be temporarily removed kan easily be taken off without damage to the camera!

 

YOU referring to the Thumvby. How is it removed with no evidence it was there?

Edited July 26, 2011 by pico