Warton Posted July 20, 2023 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have been using the M-A for a few days with the first roll almost finished. I found my right hand is really struggling while shooting especially with the smooth brass top. I’m accustomed to grip and/or thumb test with my other digital Ms. I’m wondering if a thumb rest option is even available for analog Ms? I’m concerning the protruding winding knob and the sync cable hole might be in the way? I don’t want to use a grip with film Ms because I don’t want to add or replace the baseplate. So that leaves me with thumb rest Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 20, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023 Hi Warton, Take a look here Thumb rest for film M?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
FrozenInTime Posted July 20, 2023 Share #2 Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) @Warton, another option is a wrist strap, or to wrap the supplied strap around your wrist, then you will be pulling the camera closer in, providing support. Edited July 20, 2023 by FrozenInTime 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted July 20, 2023 Share #3 Posted July 20, 2023 Interesting. I love the grips on a proper DSLR, but nothing beats my naked M-A. I guess we are all a bit different. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted July 20, 2023 Share #4 Posted July 20, 2023 Grips for film bodies attach by using the tripod socket and don’t interfere with removing the baseplate for loading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted July 20, 2023 Share #5 Posted July 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, kivis said: Interesting. I love the grips on a proper DSLR, but nothing beats my naked M-A. I guess we are all a bit different. I’m with Kivis. Having tried all kinds of grips and half cases, got rid of them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted July 20, 2023 Share #6 Posted July 20, 2023 Film M's have already got a grip, called the film advance lever. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warton Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted July 20, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 26 minutes ago, kivis said: Interesting. I love the grips on a proper DSLR, but nothing beats my naked M-A. I guess we are all a bit different. I am ok with the grips on the other digital M's, because the grip comes with baseplate to replace the original plate. For film plate, I thought the original baseplate is not replaceable, so the grip will add on an additional layer to the base. That's what I don't want. Even there is a grip with baseplate for film M's, I imagine the price would be quite exorbitant. I don't want to spend another fortune on accessories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warton Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, FrozenInTime said: @Warton, another option is a wrist strap, or to wrap the supplied strap around your wrist, then you will be pulling the camera closer in, providing support. That's what I am doing now, using the supplied strap wrapping around my wrist. But one thing I hate all the straps is they are in the way of my right hand. I have to stick the strap between my index and middle finger, I feel it's uncomfortable. I guess I will go naked then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted July 20, 2023 Share #9 Posted July 20, 2023 Grips don’t have to be expensive: https://www.cameradactyl.com/buttergrip/canon-7-and-canon-p-grip-74byn-pdn5h Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warton Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted July 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, madNbad said: Grips don’t have to be expensive: https://www.cameradactyl.com/buttergrip/canon-7-and-canon-p-grip-74byn-pdn5h that's what I meant, a grip with additional layer to the baseplate, it's ugly to say the least Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted July 20, 2023 Share #11 Posted July 20, 2023 21 minutes ago, madNbad said: Grips don’t have to be expensive: https://www.cameradactyl.com/buttergrip/canon-7-and-canon-p-grip-74byn-pdn5h 18 minutes ago, Warton said: that's what I meant, a grip with additional layer to the baseplate, it's ugly to say the least That one is ugly for sure. For a while I did use GMP grips, then Leicavits - which help by increasing the body area ( heavy, expensive and now rare ), but now just go barefoot with mostly smaller lenses. http://photoequip.net/about <- GMP grip Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted July 20, 2023 Share #12 Posted July 20, 2023 I’ve had a couple of GPM’s, the 14405 grip, a few different 3D printed ones and have either sold or given them away. The traditional “L” grip, left thumb along the side of the camera with the camera resting on the fingers of the left hand, leaving the left index finger for focusing. Camera into the palm of the right hand, pinky finger under the base, thumb on the rewind with the other fingers grasping the front of the camera. Still the best and most secure way to hold a M camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted July 20, 2023 Share #13 Posted July 20, 2023 Several years ago Cameraleather offered a synthetic camera covering called something like "griptab". They sent me a sample in black and grey, but I decided against using it to cover my camera. However I did use a circular punch to cut a piece of the gray one to provide additional thumb grip on my M2. Don't know if it is still available though. 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! 1 Quote 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/379941-thumb-rest-for-film-m/?do=findComment&comment=4818279'>More sharing options...
madNbad Posted July 20, 2023 Share #14 Posted July 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, spydrxx said: Several years ago Cameraleather offered a synthetic camera covering called something like "griptab". They sent me a sample in black and grey, but I decided against using it to cover my camera. However I did use a circular punch to cut a piece of the gray one to provide additional thumb grip on my M2. Don't know if it is still available though. 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! It’s actually call “Griptac”. Great stuff, I had my M2 covering replaced with the gray Griptac. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted July 20, 2023 Share #15 Posted July 20, 2023 4 hours ago, spydrxx said: Several years ago Cameraleather offered a synthetic camera covering called something like "griptab". They sent me a sample in black and grey, but I decided against using it to cover my camera. However I did use a circular punch to cut a piece of the gray one to provide additional thumb grip on my M2. Don't know if it is still available though. 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! I had a Nikon F with said Griptac. It was awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIn2Red Posted July 21, 2023 Share #16 Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, 250swb said: Film M's have already got a grip, called the film advance lever. I know a lot of people do this, and I’ve tried myself - but when the shutter fires the film advance lever releases its tension, and the whole camera moves as a result (because I’m bracing against the lever). Is it the case that this is ok because the picture has already been recorded when the movement starts? Edited July 21, 2023 by BlueIn2Red Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted July 21, 2023 Share #17 Posted July 21, 2023 Unless your camera is broken it can't wind on until the shutter has been released. You don't need to press hard on the film advance lever in a death grip, relaxing will stop you jabbing at the shutter button, but having the lever already in the stand-off position means you can advance the film quickly while the camera is still at your eye. I'm at a loss to understand how or why people don't use the very thing that your thumb is meant to rest against to brace the camera. The only time you may not want to do it, and where a grip of some other type should be fitted, is when you have a motor drive or Leicavit on the camera, but then the advance lever also switches the meter on so even that is debateable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesarn Posted July 21, 2023 Share #18 Posted July 21, 2023 I’m sorry. I don’t understand how that can be a problem with a two hands operating camera with no control buttons on the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted July 21, 2023 Share #19 Posted July 21, 2023 21 hours ago, Warton said: I have been using the M-A for a few days with the first roll almost finished. I found my right hand is really struggling while shooting especially with the smooth brass top. I’m accustomed to grip and/or thumb test with my other digital Ms. I’m wondering if a thumb rest option is even available for analog Ms? I’m concerning the protruding winding knob and the sync cable hole might be in the way? I don’t want to use a grip with film Ms because I don’t want to add or replace the baseplate. So that leaves me with thumb rest You can hold and fire the camera one handed by putting the bottom of the camera into the hollow of your hand. Your right index finger should then be able to lie flat over the shutter trigger. Your right thumb is ready to sweep the wind on lever when needed. You can use the left hand to steady the camera if you like, and focus, of course. Hope that helps. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted July 21, 2023 Share #20 Posted July 21, 2023 Thumbie works well for me. Available on the auction site for about €50. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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