simon_hughes Posted September 3, 2007 Share #21 Posted September 3, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Joe, I've been following this with interest, but the current lack of ability to use external viewfinders with the product precludes it's usefulness for me. Also, I still worry about the potential longterm effects of the strain it puts on the hotshoe. I can see that it would assist once the camera is in your hand and up to your face, but doesn't seem to provide the same tactile advantage that the Leica grip (especially modified as in my thread above) does for gripping the camera to pick it up from a table or a bag etc. Cheers, Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 3, 2007 Posted September 3, 2007 Hi simon_hughes, Take a look here Handgrip for M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Philippe D. Posted September 3, 2007 Share #22 Posted September 3, 2007 And this way you can hold your M8 camera ready for hours... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/32561-handgrip-for-m8/?do=findComment&comment=345216'>More sharing options...
gwelland Posted September 3, 2007 Share #23 Posted September 3, 2007 As an alternative you might want to look at the Luigi case with grip - this is both gorgeous and has similar utility to the Leica grip. I use the Leica grip with Kirk plates when using a tripod (the horror!) but swap over to the Luigi case when going walk about .... both are excellent though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogwp Posted September 4, 2007 Share #24 Posted September 4, 2007 [quote name= I use the Leica grip with Kirk plates when using a tripod (the horror!) but swap over to the Luigi case when going walk about .... both are excellent though.[/quote] Would you happen to have a photo of your camera that showed the Kirk plate? I am trying to decide which one to get - plate that is, not camera:) Thanks, Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artorius Posted September 4, 2007 Share #25 Posted September 4, 2007 PhotoEquip is in the final stages of making one for the M8. I have ML-Grips on my M3 and M4-P. I am on their list for the silver version. Their site; Accessories from PhotoEquip You can email Eric Paulsen at; photoequip@yahoo.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted September 4, 2007 Share #26 Posted September 4, 2007 Would you happen to have a photo of your camera that showed the Kirk plate? I am trying to decide which one to get - plate that is, not camera:) Thanks, Roger Let me see what I can rustle up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mweiner Posted September 4, 2007 Share #27 Posted September 4, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I'm new to the forum. Well, more accurately, this is my first post. Really, I've been lurking here since a year ago August when I heard a rumor that there would be an M8. Having reluctantly mothballed my M6 to do digial, I immediately ran to my dealer to get at the head of the waiting list. Actually I was only second on the list; Another forum member, Bob B. was two years (!) ahead of me. I''ve learned tons here and my thanks to the many and especially the frequent contirbutors. There are two things I learned from other threads which may be helpful to repeat here. First, one can get a rubber self-adhesive thingy something like a small chopped off pyramid with a base 11/16 of and inch square. That's exactly the height of the rear aspect of the top plate. It's sold by Ace Hardware as a protector for chairs legs and such. Mine is brown. The original poster described one made by 3M which is black. You afix it on the back plate on the right side as close as possible to where the plate just starts to curve around the side of the camera. Along with the leica grip, it's a great aid to holding the camera. While you are at Ace hardward, also pick up some of the litte clear plastic domes used to keep kitchen doors and drawers from slamming -- also self-adhearing. As recommended by another forum member, you can put that over the top of the shutter release button. I had been using a soft release which I really liked, but II think this works better for me. I wonder what I'll do when I have to take it off to use a cable release. Maybe I can just stick it back on. However, a bunch of them are so cheap and I use a cable release so infrequently, it would be no problem just to sacrifice one and then use another. Off topic, but just to throw my equipment experience into the pot: I got my M8 in mid December and have had no problems with it. It needed the infinity adjustment right out of the box, but dealer fixed that within an hour before I took the camera out of the store. Recently DAG reported that my used 75mm 1.4 which focuses spot on for me also focuses spot on with his carefully calibrated body. Thus my body has no focus problems. Tho I change lenses frequently -- and often forget to turn off the camera, I had no problems with dirt on the sensor and have only used the Artic Butterfly once about 3 weeks ago for some very minor spots. The same plastic lcd protector (?hoodman) has been in place since December. The new 30% off 50mm 1.4 is spot on. A new 35mm 1.4 Asph is spot on at f1.4 and shows the expected focus shift. A new 28mm f2 Asph (purchased in anticipation of the camera), front focuses 3mm at 3-4 feet. I'm not sure whether I'll get that fixed or not. My older lenses from the 1980's, 50mm summicron, 35 summicron (VII), and 90 summicron (with built in hood), will be adjusted soon but I'm thrilled to have them. I know others have had less happy experiences and that the quality control and repair services at Leica have been a worry. However, I'd have to say that I probably wouldn't spot a band or green blob unless it bit me on the hand. Of course the camera and lenses far exceed my skills as a photographer, but I'm improving in large part because of all the knowledge that is shared here. M. Weiner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Posted September 4, 2007 Share #28 Posted September 4, 2007 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 Is that the CV external VF or the Leica one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share #29 Posted September 4, 2007 Until the thumb grip comes along, you can use one of the pads illustrated below, made by 3M and called a Bumpon. If you don't like it, peel it off and throw it away - you have wasted $1. It makes the M8 much more secure to hold with a heavy lens one (Noctilux, Nokton 35/1.2, T-E 135 etc) and your fingers tend to keep away from the VF window better as a bonus. Wilson Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/32561-handgrip-for-m8/?do=findComment&comment=345652'>More sharing options...
Shootist Posted September 4, 2007 Share #30 Posted September 4, 2007 Hello, I'm new to the forum. While you are at Ace hardward, also pick up some of the litte clear plastic domes used to keep kitchen doors and drawers from slamming -- also self-adhearing. As recommended by another forum member, you can put that over the top of the shutter release button. I had been using a soft release which I really liked, but II think this works better for me. I wonder what I'll do when I have to take it off to use a cable release. Maybe I can just stick it back on. However, a bunch of them are so cheap and I use a cable release so infrequently, it would be no problem just to sacrifice one and then use another. M. Weiner The idea for the rubber bumper on the shutter release is a good one. My day job is running a cabinet shop so I have thousands of these around. I'm going to try drilling a hole in the center of a few so I don't have to take it off to use a cable release. As for the bumper on the back I don't need it with the grip base and I wouldn't want to stick anything to the back anyway, YMMV. I'm also going to look into using the door/drawer bumper to insulate the function button on the back of the camera. I can't tell how many times I'll be walking around with the camera slung over my shoulder and pull it up to see the Set button has been push. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted September 4, 2007 Share #31 Posted September 4, 2007 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 What a great idea!! Where will these be available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_hughes Posted September 4, 2007 Share #32 Posted September 4, 2007 Is that the CV external VF or the Leica one? It's the 28mm CV viewfinder, which is excellent. Cheers, Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 4, 2007 Share #33 Posted September 4, 2007 I've used the grip on M8s for over a year and wouldn't work without it. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted September 4, 2007 Share #34 Posted September 4, 2007 I can't hold the camera without the grip. Not the best design but at least it won't fall out of my hands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted September 4, 2007 Share #35 Posted September 4, 2007 I keep a Manfrotto PL12 QR plate on my non-grip base. It is much quicker to change bases than screw a plate on and off. Sadly my two Manfrottos have different QR plates - a PL12 on the 190 and a #785 on the lightweight travel Modo. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Flesher Posted September 4, 2007 Share #36 Posted September 4, 2007 The idea for the rubber bumper on the shutter release is a good one. My day job is running a cabinet shop so I have thousands of these around. I'm going to try drilling a hole in the center of a few so I don't have to take it off to use a cable release. The little softie buttons only cost about $12... FWIW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 4, 2007 Share #37 Posted September 4, 2007 I use the grip but I've also stuck these little grippy self-adhesive solid rubber buttons on the back, which are in just the right place for my thumb when I pick the M8 up. They're about £2 for 32 in stationery shops and come in a matrix pattern as you see. The spaces in between the buttons are filled with a thin layer of the same self-adhesive rubber so you stick them on as one unit and peel the in-fill off leaving what you can see. I've had these on for 3 or 4 months and they show no signs of wearing, have not moved and don't seem to want to fall off. I also tried them on the vulcanite but they fell off after a couple of days. I like them because they are very grippy and blend with the camera to be unnoticeable. Pete. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/32561-handgrip-for-m8/?do=findComment&comment=346171'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted September 5, 2007 Share #38 Posted September 5, 2007 Check out my friend Tim Isaac's clever "Thumbs Up" which he assures me he is very close to shipping! Joe, Do you know where Tim's going to market the Thumb's up? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wag Posted September 7, 2007 Share #39 Posted September 7, 2007 Grip is a must. I bought a leica grip and then bought a Luigi half case with what I thought was a leather accommodation for the leica grip. Wrong! The Luigi case has a grip of its ownand a good one. so, I have a new Leica grip which I'd sell. Brad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdarter Posted September 7, 2007 Share #40 Posted September 7, 2007 This looks to be an extremely effective bit of kit. I should certainly be interested in one when they become available. I would love to have the new handgrip, but it's seriously out of my league - I'd rather put the money towards a Summilux. I have seen an older Leica O/E grip for sale at around £60, but I've a feeling that this won't fit an M8 body, due to the extra width. Anybody use an old grip on an M8?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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