Handgrip for M8

[t0tor0]

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hi all:

 

thinking of getting a handgrip. M8 is slightly thicker than M7 or M6. thought it will be mroe comfortable if the handgrip is attached.

 

 

if anyone here is using the original handgrip, would love to hear how you like the grip so far.

 

thanks

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[vanhulsenbeek]

Hi!

 

It's on my M8 since day one. Never used it without it.

Especially good with a bigger and heavier lens, like the WATE.

 

It is great! Go, try it and when you like it: buy it.

Not expensive - in Leica terms .

 

I go back a long time with grips: used a Rapidwinder Rapidgrip on my M6 and M7.

Tom A. is reported to work on an M8 grip with maybe a slot for an extra SD card.

[ka00lai]

To me it's a must, especially when framing vertically.

[ArtZ]

I don't have the grip but, personally, I like very much the leather "Camera Potector" Ref/14869. (99 €)

 

It makes very easy to hold the camera and protects it pretty well.

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[cbretteville]

Use the grip all the time, it took a bit of getting used to, but I have hardly used the camera without it.

- C

[Mark Pope]

Had mine since day one. I use a grip on my M2 and a winder on my M6TTL, so it seemed natural to go with it. In all cases, I think it improves the handling.

 

Regards

[Morten Grathe]

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The Luigi halfcase with grip is also an option.

Grips increase ergonomics, and I also find it easier to focus.

[pascal_meheut]

Had one since it was available. Allow me to hold the camera one shutter speed slower too.

[farnz]

t0tor0,

 

I always use the handgrip because I feel that the M8 could easily wriggle out of my grasp without it. The vulcanite(?) covering doesn't provide a safe enough grip for me on its own.

 

Pete.

[Kent10D]

Absolutely essential.

So much so (for me) that I don't understand why it isn't original equipment!

Well OK, I do understand why it isn't original equipment, but I think it should be.

[Philippe D.]

if anyone here is using the original handgrip, would love to hear how you like the grip so far.

I couldn't imagine it without.

Very comfortable although a little short in his high.

 

I use the Motor M on my M6 to have a real grip on it, and the grip 14 405 on other M body.

Just to enjoy the superior ergonomic.

[gravastar]

I added a wrap of sports grip which I found made it much more comfortable and secure to hold.

 

Here's a picture of the modified grip, post #5. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/32552-m8-vinyl-vulcanite.html

 

 

Bob.

[t0tor0]

thanks for all the feedback.

 

seems those who are using is really like it alot.

 

i guess no one bought it and didn't like it right?

 

will go and check it out one of these days.

 

thanks again guys.

[tom0511]

Have one but dont like it much. I mounted it and dismounted it few days later. I prefer the Leica protector by far.

Cheers, Tom

[ArtZ]

I added a wrap of sports grip which I found made it much more comfortable and secure to hold.

 

Here's a picture of the modified grip, post #5. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/32552-m8-vinyl-vulcanite.html

 

 

Bob.

 

Bob, sport grip you said? Hummmm... you should put also an audio system to the M8 that will make "Vrooooom, vrooooom...." every time you take a picture, just like a racing car!!!

 

I'm just pulling your leg Your grip looks nice -but I still prefer the camera protector

[delander †]

i guess no one bought it and didn't like it right?

 

I bought one shortly after I got the M8. But then noticed that I kept putting a finger over the rangefinder window. For the moment I am using the camera without. I must say now I don't seem to miss it - but will still keep the handgrip.

 

Jeff

[fordfanjpn]

It's a must on my camera. It's a big help for me to keep the camera steadier. Combined with the 1.15x magnifier, it improved my focusing quite a bit. It also gives me a firmer grip on the camera when taking it out of the bag.

 

Bill

[Fotomiguel]

It's a must on my camera. It's a big help for me to keep the camera steadier. Combined with the 1.15x magnifier, it improved my focusing quite a bit. It also gives me a firmer grip on the camera when taking it out of the bag.

 

Bill

I agree 100x100.

Now I used to it and I couldn't live without.

Cheers

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[simon_hughes]

I actually posted this in another thread but this one is more to the point. I have the grips for my M8s and although I love them, they have the same slippery feel that the body does. I tried, without sucess, to find the "sport grip" Bob mentioned in his post but finally did find another cheap yet effective solution:

 

Go your local skateboard shop and ask for "grip tape" (if you're an old fart like me, ignore the bemused looks from the staff). It comes typically in 8" width rolls but, of course you only need a few inches, and indeed they handed it to me at no charge!

 

It is like sandpaper with adhesive on the back, and matches the black surface of the M8 almost perfectly! Cut a piece to fit, (I cut mine to wrap around but not overlap the rear spine), heat it up a bit with a hair dryer to make it more flexible and then peel off the backing and wrap around the grip. Voila, it gives you a very non-slippery surface.

 

When you first put it on, you'll find that some of the granular material will come off, but a few rubs will dislodge the loose stuff and you'll be left with a very good grip surface... it makes the world of difference!

 

The tape can be removed with the help of a hair dryer so it is not permanent.

 

I'm toying with adding a small patch on the upper rear position of the body (just to the right of the "Made in Germany") to give a thumb grip too.

 

Please ignore the horrible image quality below, it's just a quick and dirty example to show the finished product. And for inquiring minds, no, the VF shown is not used with this lens but with my CV 21mm that usually resides on this body.

 

Cheers,

 

Simon

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[Joe Mondello]

Check out my friend Tim Isaac's clever "Thumbs Up" which he assures me he is very close to shipping!

 

Collection: Thumbs Up model 1, model 2 and model 3 for the Leica M8 and other M's- thumb grip design