D-Lux 8 - Hand grip or design

[Schmollinski]

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Hi together, 

I'm a bit torn at the moment. 

I like the Handgrip from Leica for the D-Lux 8, but I also like the slim and clean design of the camera without this grip. 

How is your opionion? Grip or design? 

I am curious about your opinion .

 

Wish you all a great day. 

 

 

[PanHay]

Hi have the Leica DL-8 hand grip and a rope wrist strap - perfect for carrying around and better control of the camera. The extra little bit of 'height' the grip gives also helps keep my finger off the screen and moving the focus point (most of the time). Size wise, it still fits easily into my jacket pocket.

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[Einst_Stein]

Get the grip. After a while you might get used to it and forget the clean design, or, less likely, you can abandon the grip and back to the clean design.

[wda]

Functional grip; or aesthetic design. It depends how you intend to use the camera. I would always favour the former.

[Le Chef]

I wonder whether the grip from previous models fits?

[Schmollinski]

vor 1 Stunde schrieb Le Chef:

I wonder whether the grip from previous models fits?

Not really. Also is very loose. 

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[Le Chef]

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Looks like it’s mounted at an angle. What does the front look like from the perspective of the grip itself?

[Buds]

7 hours ago, Schmollinski said:

Hi together, 

I'm a bit torn at the moment. 

I like the Handgrip from Leica for the D-Lux 8, but I also like the slim and clean design of the camera without this grip. 

How is your opionion? Grip or design? 

I am curious about your opinion .

 

Wish you all a great day. 

 

 

As I was torn between this camera and the Ricoh GRIII range, the simple feel and size is the priority for me. So far, happy with single hand use without the grip. 

[Buds]

7 hours ago, PanHay said:

Hi have the Leica DL-8 hand grip and a rope wrist strap - perfect for carrying around and better control of the camera. The extra little bit of 'height' the grip gives also helps keep my finger off the screen and moving the focus point (most of the time). Size wise, it still fits easily into my jacket pocket.

Hey,

Did you go for the official hand rope or a third party one? Looking for a recommendation 😊

[PanHay]

21 minutes ago, Buds said:

Hey,

Did you go for the official hand rope or a third party one? Looking for a recommendation 😊

I got the Leica one but found it a bit small with my hand and getting to some of the buttons was a stretch. The rope one was from Mr Amazon - which was a bit cheaper!

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[Buds]

1 hour ago, PanHay said:

I got the Leica one but found it a bit small with my hand and getting to some of the buttons was a stretch. The rope one was from Mr Amazon - which was a bit cheaper!

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Looks very nice. 

[GFONG]

When I bought a new camera, I always bought a lot of so-called useful accessories. End up some of it never use. My suggestion is to use the camera for 10 or more photo shots then decide whether to get the grip or not.

[Jon Schick]

Having tried a demo unit in the local shop (no grip) I ordered one with the grip - it's not terribly comfortable without, especially if you have largish hands.

[SrMi]

The small size and weight are more important to me than the more comfortable grip.

[Einst_Stein]

I would wait for the third party grip. Should be available soon. Usually you get much better price, besides, it might be Arca Swiss compatible. (Though I don't know why tripod for this camera).

[KenTanaka]

I would prefer a grip but Leica's design is just poor.  Why do these people insist on having owners dismantle their cameras to change media or batteries? Just like Leica's Q3 grip, their DL8 grip requires removal for card and battery access.  For $150?  Nope.  I'll wait for a JJC or other 3rd party design with a bottom hole to appear.  Or just skip it and keep the camera more pocketable.

[Schmollinski]

Thanks all for your comments. Grip is here since today and it is way better to handle and less bulky as I thought. 
 

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[2M6TTLs]

How about someone posting images taken with this camera?

[Schmollinski]

vor 2 Stunden schrieb 2M6TTLs:

How about someone posting images taken with this camera?

These have been shoot without the grip 😉

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Edited July 21 by Schmollinski

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[djb]

On 7/20/2024 at 10:17 AM, Schmollinski said:

Thanks all for your comments. Grip is here since today and it is way better to handle and less bulky as I thought. 
 

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Can you provide more photos of the hand grip? How are you liking it? ? I got the half case, it’s nice, provides decent cover, but would you say a hand grip is better, more functional? Is it lighter than the half case or less bulky?