Panic Posted March 26, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey guys (and ladies) So after a mix up with the seller i ended up having an M9 without a bottom plate. The seller has agreed to cover half the cost and i'm wondering whether i should get the original plate or an M-mate2. The cost is about the same, 250 for the original plate abd 235 for the m-mate. Anyone has any experience with the m-mate? Is the quality on par with the original? Thank you for your input Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarkP Posted March 26, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 26, 2016 Welcome to the forum (well post #4). How did you end up getting an M9 with no bottom plate? Funny sort of mix up. Perhaps you should get another M9 for a seller who doesn't mix his bottoms up. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted March 26, 2016 Well i told him that i didnt need the grip he had on. But he didnt tell me that he didnt have the plate. I'm in Cyprus and he is in Germany so to avoid further hassle like return/refund/finding new camera etc we came to this agreement. I know that i'm on the worse side of the deal but i gotit at an ok price so it kind of balances out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2016 Share #4 Posted March 26, 2016 Get a grip And welcome to the forum! PS: If in doubt, ask "pico" the friendly veteran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted March 26, 2016 Nah dont like the grip. I'm sure its functional but i dont like the looks. Ha, saw some of picos posts. I kind of like his "approach" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigallican Posted March 26, 2016 Share #6 Posted March 26, 2016 They deffo turn up on eBay from time to time. I've always wondered how they got separated from an expensive camera to begin with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted March 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) His excuse is that he got it with only the grip from the dealer. Maybe it was part of a deal of some sort Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne Posted March 26, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 26, 2016 Take the grip. It's an upgrade and you could swap it later with an M9 owner who would want one. I doubt you'll want to do that after experiencing it. However, make sure it's the genuine grip. My grip hasn't been off my M9-P for over two years. The body without the grip isn't as safe to handle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted March 27, 2016 Share #9 Posted March 27, 2016 I totally love the M Mate 2. Having to take off the bottom plate to get to the chip & battery to me, is a design flaw. I understand the historical nod to old film M's but its a pain in the butt. Got one for my M-E too - can't not have one! As for the grip, nah. Get a Thumbie instead - very slick design, weighs nothing, very functional. I took mine off when I sent the body in for sensor replacement. As promised, no residue - it comes with extra adhesive strips.. Other than that, has held very secure for 5+ yrs bouncing around in camera bags, off my body etc. I do not baby my cameras:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thumbie-grip-for-Leica-M8-M9-M9-P-MM-or-ME-/291712412584?hash=item43eb6a2ba8:m:mqYqidRORcVswUvTpwbaaPg PS: I'm an M shooter 44+ yrs. These cameras are fantastic. Have fun when you get yours set up. PSS: If you are a 50mm shooter, consider the 2.0 Summicron Ver 4 from the 80's. What rendering! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-Summicron-M-50-2-0-50mm-f-2-0-Ver-IV-E39-Yr-1987-Germany-/191825876658?hash=item2ca9b696b2:g:nrwAAOSwwPhWlHrK And print big! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted March 28, 2016 I totally love the M Mate 2. Having to take off the bottom plate to get to the chip & battery to me, is a design flaw. I understand the historical nod to old film M's but its a pain in the butt. Got one for my M-E too - can't not have one! As for the grip, nah. Get a Thumbie instead - very slick design, weighs nothing, very functional. I took mine off when I sent the body in for sensor replacement. As promised, no residue - it comes with extra adhesive strips.. Other than that, has held very secure for 5+ yrs bouncing around in camera bags, off my body etc. I do not baby my cameras: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thumbie-grip-for-Leica-M8-M9-M9-P-MM-or-ME-/291712412584?hash=item43eb6a2ba8:m:mqYqidRORcVswUvTpwbaaPg PS: I'm an M shooter 44+ yrs. These cameras are fantastic. Have fun when you get yours set up. PSS: If you are a 50mm shooter, consider the 2.0 Summicron Ver 4 from the 80's. What rendering! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-Summicron-M-50-2-0-50mm-f-2-0-Ver-IV-E39-Yr-1987-Germany-/191825876658?hash=item2ca9b696b2:g:nrwAAOSwwPhWlHrK And print big! Always been a 50mm shooter but i decided to go 35mm with this one. try it out and if i find it too wide i will go back to the 50. But i've always found the 50mm to be more on the portrait side. I've contacted Luigi and the m-mate is all set pending payment. I found a used M8 plate that i'm considering also. Whatever happens today i'm making a purchase. i cant stand having the camera and not being able to shoot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 27, 2016 Share #11 Posted April 27, 2016 I just got his M-Mate-M for my new (used) M240 - also a must. I often shoot in the studio and run to the computer. Having to take off the base plate is stupid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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