SL grip

[Daedalus2000]

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Hi everyone,

 

I tried an SL today using M lenses and I started to feel a bit uncomfortable with the shape of the grip, although I have big hands. I felt that it may be a problem when holding the camera for a long period of time. But of course I only had 5-10 minutes with the camera so I am not sure if this is correct.

 

What has been your experience with the SL grip and ergonomics in general? Can the grip shape be a problem for some or do you get used to it?

 

Thanks, D

 

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[IkarusJohn]

Not so far.

[ramarren]

I find the SL's grip quite comfortable with my R lenses and with the SL's native 24-90mm lens. For most M lenses, it's overkill ... you don't need that big a grip for light-weight, small lenses. Overall, once you understand the controls and how to use them, the SL's ergonomics are very good and work well. 

 

If all I was going to use were M lenses, I'd just stick with the M-P which is beautifully balanced with them, particularly when I fit a good leather half case. 

[Joshua Lowe]

I'm hoping the aftermarket makes a more ergonomic grip.  Like something rubberized that's more shaped to your hand.

[leitztozeiss]

I really like the deep grip, even with my Summilux M lenses.

[helged]

My initial feeling was that the SL-grip didn't give the hold that I expected, but after a little use (including right-hand holding the camera for long times), I must say that the SL-grip is good and comfortable. I guess the initial experience was a consequence of how I held the M-bodies, with the right-hand fingers extending over the front of the M-body in order to stabilise the body. On the SL, obviously, you keep the body stable by folding the fingers over the grip. My hands are relatively large, typically XL-size on gloves.

[LocalHero1953]

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I don't like holding a bare nekked body of any brand, and I don't like neckstraps. I use a wrist strap with the M, but was nervous about putting all the stress on one lug on the heavier SL. So I have a hand strap (Spider Pro), which, with the built in grip, gives a secure and comfortable hold. As with many such attachments, though, the screw fitting or tripod baseplate that fastens the strap to the base has a hard metal finish rather than the rubberised bumps on the SL plate, so there's a risk you will scratch the antique mahogany table you put it on while shooting the Duchess of Cambridge.

[Peter Walker]

The grip is fine.  It puts the fingers in the right place for the controls.  In cold weather, the grip shape continues to be OK when wearing thin leather gloves.

 

I've walked for several hours with the camera plus zoom in my hand.  I've added a hand-strap to increase the comfort by balancing the weight across the back of my hand, and to prevent accidental drops.

 

The SpiderPro handstrap is great but you can also use the Case Logic and Jobo hand straps as well too.  The latter two pair very well with the RRS universal tripod plate.

 

Regards

Peter

[mirage]

The grip looks uncomfortable, but actually it isn't. The lack of contouring is compensated by the freedom to place your hand – even in different positions (for instance with smaller and bigger lenses). 

[hydet]

I'm with Peter.  I have now used this camera with both M lenses and the 24-90, for hours at a time, in cold weather, warm weather, and pouring rain.  Once I became used to it, it's a LOT more comfortable than my Nikons, and compared to the M(240), I find myself holding it more and letting it hang on the strap less between shots.