adan Posted September 14, 2006 Share #1 Posted September 14, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got .pdf product literature from my Leica rep. Among the accesories (cases, etc.) is a new grip. Can't tell a LOT from the single view. It has a very shallow base plate that runs the full length of the camera. And a grip that looks about like the grip on the most recent M-motor - although it's a front view, so it may be a 'half" cylinder rather than the fatter tube on the motor. It is not clear from the picture whether it would attach TO the normal baseplate, or go on IN PLACE OF the normal baseplate - from the size it could work either way. I suspect it replaces the regular plate - otherwise one would have to detach TWO pieces to change cards/battery. Available in silver or black baseplate (handle is always black) SO - The mysterious blue dot does nothing but read ambient light and adjust the brightness of the finder readout. Also - no one has mentioned ti that I've seen - but the body covering is the MP-style "sharkskin" texture, and the frame-selector lever is also the all-metal MP type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 Hi adan, Take a look here M8 handgrip announced - and "blue dot". I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest guy_mancuso Posted September 14, 2006 Share #2 Posted September 14, 2006 Sean did talk about the grip in his review. i say it is a must have for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted September 14, 2006 Share #3 Posted September 14, 2006 Hi! I got .pdf product literature from my Leica rep. Among the accesories (cases, etc.) is a new grip. Good news! But the bad news could probably be his price... I bet arround the $630... Leica traditional :mad: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 14, 2006 Share #4 Posted September 14, 2006 Sean says $150, a full replacement for the base plate. Andy, what else is on the list? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted September 14, 2006 Share #5 Posted September 14, 2006 Sean says $150, a full replacement for the base plate. What !?! A gift from Leica Camera AG ??? :eek: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted September 14, 2006 Share #6 Posted September 14, 2006 What !?! A gift from Leica Camera AG ??? Not a gift, Leica is silently admitting it should have been part of the body, but that would have annoyed the ultra traditionalists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoutman Posted September 14, 2006 Share #7 Posted September 14, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got .pdf product literature from my Leica rep. Among the accesories (cases, etc.) is a new grip. I suspect it replaces the regular plate - otherwise one would have to detach TWO pieces to change cards/battery. that is right and expect a price of EUR 150 incl. VAT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankg Posted September 14, 2006 Share #8 Posted September 14, 2006 Any pictures of the grip? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
humanized_form Posted September 14, 2006 Share #9 Posted September 14, 2006 anyone know for sure if the 1.25X magnifier mentioned is the current model? i hopes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted September 14, 2006 Share #10 Posted September 14, 2006 that is right and expect a price of EUR 150 incl. VAT In France = official price for the grip, black or chrome, will be = 160,01€ note the 0,01€ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe D. Posted September 14, 2006 Share #11 Posted September 14, 2006 anyone know for sure if the 1.25X magnifier mentioned is the current model? i hopes! Hope too. It is not mentionned on the price list. So... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhoutman Posted September 14, 2006 Share #12 Posted September 14, 2006 In France = official price for the grip, black or chrome, will be = 160,01€note the 0,01€ c'est la difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share #13 Posted September 14, 2006 > half-case (called a "camera protector") > full case > the monster 16-28 finder already seen seems like there was something else - but I'm at the wrong computer until later tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted September 14, 2006 Share #14 Posted September 14, 2006 The new finder is particularly gruesome looking when viewed from above... There's a picture somewhere of the base of the camera with the base-plate removed. No indication of any other interface which might allow docking or wi-fi. I suppose a high capacity battery pack could use the existing connections, though no capability apparently to charge the battery in situ. The ability to charge from a car lighter socket is a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 14, 2006 Share #15 Posted September 14, 2006 The grip is basically a metal tube that sits on the right front of the camera. It's very traditional looking, like the camera itself - they match visually. I've used the camera with it and it greatly improves the ergonomics for a person with larger hands (such as myself). $150.00 is indeed what I was told. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 14, 2006 Share #16 Posted September 14, 2006 The ability to charge from a car lighter socket is a good idea. Isn't it though? What a useful item to have as a standard accessory. The actual charger is quite bulky but seems very sturdy; a tank among chargers. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted September 14, 2006 Share #17 Posted September 14, 2006 The DMR has this also along with International plugs, somone is thinking here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted September 15, 2006 Share #18 Posted September 15, 2006 Does anybody recognise the battery. I've not seen one like this before, looks like a dedicated part. http://www.dpreview.com/articles/leicam8/Images/compartment02.jpg Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanYQQ Posted September 15, 2006 Share #19 Posted September 15, 2006 Not a gift, Leica is silently admitting it should have been part of the body, but that would have annoyed the ultra traditionalists. I'm glad it's not part of the camera. I love that traditional look and feel. Much easier to add something to a camera body than remove something that was built-in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 15, 2006 Share #20 Posted September 15, 2006 I'm glad it's not part of the camera. I love that traditional look and feel. Much easier to add something to a camera body than remove something that was built-in. I agree. This way, photographers can have it with or without, as desired. It's very easy to mount because one just swaps base plates. S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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