algrove Posted August 21, 2013 Share #81 Posted August 21, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) You can buy the Olympus microphone - it is the same. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-SEMA-1-Microphone-Adapter-Set/dp/B002WB149G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377061392&sr=8-3&keywords=Microphone+for+Olympus+Pen Wilson Wish we could buy an Olympus MF grip at half the Leica price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 Hi algrove, Take a look here Leica M Handgrip availability. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wlaidlaw Posted August 21, 2013 Share #82 Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks Wilson. 'Appreciate the info, and I may get it. But, if I understand correctly, the Olympus mic can't be used at the same time as the EVF because they both employ the same mount and electronic connection to the camera. I was hoping to get the pin outs for the camera connectors so I could fabricate a stereo mini jack for audio mounted on a baseplate with handgrip and use that at the same time as the EVF. Then almost any self powered or dynamic mic(s) of the correct impedance could be used. I agree missing a microphone socket from the handgrip is an error for those who really want to use the M as a movie camera. In most circumstances, when taking a movie, I would want to use the EVF. The built in mic leaves a lot to be desired. The built in stereo mic on my EP-5 is noticeably better and does not go so muffled when you turn wind protection on. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMB Posted August 24, 2013 Share #83 Posted August 24, 2013 :confused:Some facts: 1 - Leica is failing in the delivery of the new accessories for M 240. 2 - Some accessories, like Adapter R to M, Finger loop and Handgrip (14496), once designed, don´t need of especial or complicated technology unless draw the templates and go on mechanics labours, as many other pieces made for the cameras. 3 - A lot of customers, as me, have expended a lot of years waiting for the expected solution to be able to use again with all their potencial our R lenses. One year more is in the horizon... The only explanations I could imagine for the endless delay that Leica is suffering in the supply of the accessories for the camera M 240, are: I - Leica has problems for syncronizing the firmware needed by the accessories with the one already installed in the camera. II - Leica has a serious production jam even with the external suppliers. (Too many novelties without the needed means) III - Leica is delaying part of the accessories, waiting for some of them still pendent of technical or software problems. It's not necessary. IV - A mix of I + II + III. It seems to me that the good policy for Leica never has been in running fast. In any case, Leica must and should give us its apologizes, an explanation and definitive term of delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted August 24, 2013 Share #84 Posted August 24, 2013 Francisco, I agree with you but you can be certain that an official Leica announcement would contain lots of words but tell us very little, "weasel words" as we would say in English. It's impossible to know why the simple accessories are not available. Leica already makes the S handgrip in China and you can be certain that if they were to subcontract out the China, we would have them in next to no time. Who knows, perhaps some of them are being made there but are still delayed for reasons we do not know. There could be firmware or power consumption problems with the grip which has necessitated a redesign - what's certain is they cannot change the camera side of the interface. If a custom chip had to be redesigned, aside from the huge cost and the written off parts already produced, there would be a significant delay. Even so, when we (eventually) look at the R to M adapter, we will wonder what the delay was all about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMB Posted August 24, 2013 Share #85 Posted August 24, 2013 Mark, the "official Leica", as you say, can not complain about the patience of the Leica customers. Most of us have maintained trust towards the brand for decades, because also most of us understand that Leica is limited by its size and its reduced segment of clients, but... as I'm very happy and confident when I treat "face to face", for instance by phone with anyone of them, the problem rises when the treatment has to borne from the official side. The "official Leica" should certainly preserve distances, but should also know to close its relationship when is not able to solve some problems and give its explanation to its customers. Francisco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjohn Posted August 29, 2013 Share #86 Posted August 29, 2013 Any word on the finger loop availability yet. Last I heard it was supposed to be available the end of August. I think we are there so where is the finger loop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted August 29, 2013 Share #87 Posted August 29, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Finger loop, heck. I want the grip the finger loop is made to attach onto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share #88 Posted October 4, 2013 I finally got hold of a set of Multifunction Handgrip from Leica store in Singapore for my M240. Unfortunately, there is still no availability of the finger loop and sca cable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted October 4, 2013 Share #89 Posted October 4, 2013 I finally got hold of a set of Multifunction Handgrip from Leica store in Singapore for my M240.Unfortunately, there is still no availability of the finger loop and sca cable. It is a bit symptomatic of Leica's current logistical abilities that in the UK, in contrast to Singapore, for the last few weeks, we have had SCA cables but no hand grips. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 4, 2013 Share #90 Posted October 4, 2013 Am I reading into this that the 3 sizes of finger loops don't come with the hand grip? I thought they were and integral, albeit removable, part of the the whole expensive grips? Will I have to buy a set of them separately from the grip I have on order? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 4, 2013 Share #91 Posted October 4, 2013 RL You do not have to but the whole bunch of 3 as you can buy one for your size. Agree though that for the price of the grip a finger loop should be included, but then they would have to have 3 part number for the grip and at this point in time one part number is a struggle for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 5, 2013 Share #92 Posted October 5, 2013 Great. Buy the grip and no crappy plastic loops included! Then, when I order the crappy plastic loops I'll just get one? How are we supposed to guess the size? Some of us don't have local dealers that stock this stuff. Someday I should take a picture of the area Glazers has set aside for the Leica department. You really would get a chuckle out of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share #93 Posted October 5, 2013 My M240+VF2+MHG+35Lux M240,35Lux,VF2,MHG by sillbeers15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansmezger Posted October 5, 2013 Share #94 Posted October 5, 2013 My M240+VF2+MHG+35Lux M240,35Lux,VF2,MHG by sillbeers15 Looks über cool! How much weight does it add? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted October 5, 2013 Share #95 Posted October 5, 2013 Question, does the grip retaining screw have a recessed thread for attaching to a tripod? Thanks. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share #96 Posted October 5, 2013 Weight is negligible. There is a separate tripod screw thread available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 5, 2013 Share #97 Posted October 5, 2013 Question, does the grip retaining screw have a recessed thread for attaching to a tripod? Thanks. Bob. Yes, looking at the front of the camera I remember from Photokina it was offset toward the right side (shutter release side the base). The nice thing is one can use the RRS MC-L bracket to attach to the grip's tripod socket allowing for landscape and portrait QR if needed and also will not warrant L bracket removal to change battery or SD card since the grip thumb screw can be used for grip removal from camera while leaving the L bracket in place on the grip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlubis Posted October 6, 2013 Share #98 Posted October 6, 2013 Yes, just got my Handgrip (regular, not Multifunction) also from Leica Store @ Raffles Hotel singapore...! I finally got hold of a set of Multifunction Handgrip from Leica store in Singapore for my M240. Unfortunately' date=' there is still no availability of the finger loop and sca cable.[/quote'] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 7, 2013 Share #99 Posted October 7, 2013 Yes regular hand grips are showing up all over the place even in the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTWIZARD Posted October 8, 2013 Share #100 Posted October 8, 2013 Where in the US please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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