Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M grip
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 08:28:17 +0200

Glenn,

Thanks for the info. So, from your description I understand that the
handgrip replaces the Leica bottom plate and you take it off to change film?
Or does it simply screw into the tripod thread on the Leica?

Nathan

Glenn Wm. Thrall wrote:

> Nathan,
>
> I use the GMP M-Grip (made by GMP Products, USA) on an M-6 body in a
> Benser "ever ready" bag. The GMP is made of metal and does not dig into
> the M-6 cover. The unit is useful not only as a grip. It relocates the
> tripod socket to the center of the camera. It also prevents the reset of
> the exposure counter from torque.
>
> The camera opens in the usual way with either the Leica plastic grip or
> the GMP metal grip.
>
> Using either grip (Leica or GMP M-Grip) rules out use of the standard
> Leica "ever ready" cover.
>
> Personally, there are times when I use it, and times when I don't.
>
> If they are not available in Europe, try Don Chatterton (where I
> purchased mine) or one of the U.S. or Canadian mail order houses.
>
> Glenn
>
> Glenn Thrall
> mailto:gthrall@ibm.net