sm23221 Posted March 21, 2007 Share #1 Â Posted March 21, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is anyone using the hand grip? Does it help with the ergonomics? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kidigital Posted March 21, 2007 Share #2 Â Posted March 21, 2007 yes ... Â ... how's that for a wordgonomic response ... Â Kurt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smsmd Posted March 21, 2007 Share #3 Â Posted March 21, 2007 Hi, Â I found the M8 handgrip allows me to hold the camera with one hand with considerably more stability. Â steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigrmurray Posted March 21, 2007 Share #4 Â Posted March 21, 2007 Michael: Â I've found that the handgrip helps my shooting immensely, especially when shooting verticals. Because Leica unfortunately chose to cover the M8 with a material even slipperier than the M6 (the older Vulcanite covering the M4-P and earlier was the best, IMO) I feel the camera handles much better with it mounted. I have rather somewhat slight hands with long fingers, and find I have a much better purchase on the M8. I often use super wides with auxillary viewfinders and shoot one-handed, which the handgrip really facilitates. I used to shoot with the Leica Motor which had the batteries inside the grip, so I was already used to the cylindrical shape. Â Hope that helps. Â Live well, Â Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaraldL Posted March 21, 2007 Share #5 Â Posted March 21, 2007 I found the grip of my m-winder very useful. On my m8 the same sort of grip has a different, more plastic like, feeling. Leica's leather camera protector also improves grip and offers some protection. I prefer it over the handgrip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffryabt Posted March 21, 2007 Share #6 Â Posted March 21, 2007 The "Camera Protector" for the M8 works well for me. I'm very satisfied with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiphop Posted March 21, 2007 Share #7 Â Posted March 21, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) It's a must have for shooting Perfect grip on the M8 and great help when carrying the camera Worth the price 100 % ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LichMD Posted March 21, 2007 Share #8 Â Posted March 21, 2007 5 replies in to this thread and for what it's worth, yes the grip improves the ergonomics and "feel" significantly. Bought the camera without and went back 5 days later to get it. It should be a standard peice of equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilles L. Posted March 21, 2007 Share #9 Â Posted March 21, 2007 I got one built-in in Luigi's case; it works quite nicely. I use to have the regular grip on the M7. Should indeed be standard equipment as it makes a big difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankg Posted March 21, 2007 Share #10 Â Posted March 21, 2007 I like the grip but I like the Luigi's case with leather grip even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george + Posted March 21, 2007 Share #11 Â Posted March 21, 2007 ditto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted March 21, 2007 Share #12 Â Posted March 21, 2007 I didn't think I needed the grip as I have never used one with any other M. Then on a whim I bought a black one to go on my silver/chrome M8. It made handling the camera much easier when shooting and when just grabbing it out of the bag. I like the fact that it replaces the original bottom plate and is not just a add-on like the grip for the film M's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted March 21, 2007 Share #13 Â Posted March 21, 2007 Is anyone using the hand grip? Does it help with the ergonomics?I couldn't do without, but... i find the one for M8 quite too short.I'm used to the one on Motor M, witch is a bit taller. Something like a fixed rewind level (or one useful, i have a dream) on the back, would help a lot for the ergonomic too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
george + Posted March 21, 2007 Share #14 Â Posted March 21, 2007 As an added benefit, I have the Manfrotto rapid mounting plate permanently attached to my regular baseplate and just change baseplates when in need of a tripod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashley Posted March 22, 2007 Share #15 Â Posted March 22, 2007 As an added benefit, I have the Manfrotto rapid mounting plate permanently attached to my regular baseplate and just change baseplates when in need of a tripod. Â Â Me too. And I think the grip increases handholding stability, makes it easier to carry, and avoids the de-casing when changing cards and batteries. Â Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 22, 2007 Share #16 Â Posted March 22, 2007 I, too, went back for a handgrip a week after I bought my M8 and it's lived on the camera ever since. Â It allows me to dangle the camera by my side from my fingertips unobtrusively as I walk. I also use a leather wrist strap for security. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted March 22, 2007 Share #17 Â Posted March 22, 2007 A must, in my opinion. Perfect for walking around with camera. Yes, not quite as nice as the Motor M grip, but without the added weight and height! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm23221 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share #18  Posted March 22, 2007 Michael: I've found that the handgrip helps my shooting immensely, especially when shooting verticals. Because Leica unfortunately chose to cover the M8 with a material even slipperier than the M6 (the older Vulcanite covering the M4-P and earlier was the best, IMO) I feel the camera handles much better with it mounted. I have rather somewhat slight hands with long fingers, and find I have a much better purchase on the M8. I often use super wides with auxillary viewfinders and shoot one-handed, which the handgrip really facilitates. I used to shoot with the Leica Motor which had the batteries inside the grip, so I was already used to the cylindrical shape.  Hope that helps.  Live well,  Craig  Yes, thank you that helps a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joern Posted March 22, 2007 Share #19  Posted March 22, 2007 I wonder that the handgrip will work for others. Maybe it fits better to small hands. I don´t like it. It is to chunky. Nothing ergonomical. And the plastic used is slick.  I have learned to use my pinky under the standard bottom plate instead. What i really miss is something on the back for my thump.  Will have a closer look at the SLING and the STRAP from leicagoodies.com. Anyone using their SNOB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elopezso Posted March 22, 2007 Share #20 Â Posted March 22, 2007 Use the sling & love it. It's less obtrusive, lighter and much more stable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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