Handgrip CL: impressions from use

[wlaidlaw]

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The Mr. Lim case is excellent and is much more convenient than the CL Leica grip, which has to be removed to change the battery. I would have bought one for my M10-R but oddly they only do black with black stitching which looks rather dull. It also does not have a battery access port, so I went for one of Luigi Cresenzi's suede half cases with built in grip, instead. 

Wilson

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[Guytou]

Hello,

I just recently bought a CL + 18mm + 18-56mm + Leica thumb rest + Leica grip as new.
I looked at several leather half-cases and my choice fell on this model from Artisan & Artist : http://www.artisan-n-artist.com/product_detail.php?id=495

I prefer this half case which is very well made and more practical than the Leica grip. With the thumb rest, the whole is very pleasant to use.

 

Guytou

 

 

 

 

[lawman]

I have a Leica handgrip but got tired of removing it to change batteries and cards so I bought a Haoge grip which is designed the way the leica grip should’ve been. Together with the Thumbie it makes an excellent way to handle the CL.

[AdHox]

I like my CL with the both grips. I prefer to hang my CL from my fingers while not actively shooting (with a wrist strap for safety) and the grips mean that my fingers can stay very relaxed. It makes for a comfortable day. 

From a style viewpoint, the plain base plate keeps a clean look that works with the CL's aesthetic. I haven't run into any problems with access to the SD card or battery, but I don't use my CL for high volume shots - I don't shoot events, and I use another system for sports.

I used to find the flex in the grip disconcerting. It still flexes, but I've got used to it; nonetheless I might try adding something between the grip and the body as suggested earlier in this thread.