Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Please, what is a "GMP"? Who makes/sells them? >The Leica model is OK, the GMP is much better. I have several of both, and >find that they are a big aid when using Noct and 75, and also 90 'cron. > >Design shortcomings (not exhaustive) > >1. Could make the vertical bit hollow to hold a spare battery >2. could add strap fittings top and bottom. that would gives several strap >use options curently unavailable >3. Could make the vertical bit either with finger indents, (ESP AT THE TOP, >a ridge would improve handling) or by making it grippier. The Leica model is >slippy when sweaty (!). >4. The Leica design flexes too much, the GMP not as much. > > >Tom A, over to you... > >Alistair > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Francesco Sanfilippo [mailto:fls@san.rr.com] >Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 12:21 PM >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: RE: [Leica] M6 Grip > > >I bought one a few weeks ago and have had it off the camera >for the past week because it makes film changing a bit clumsy. >The only thing it seems to help for is holding the camera in the >hand of an extended period of time. My opinion, of course. >Francesco Sanfilippo >francesco@incsystems.com >System Administrator and Webmaster, >InContact Systems, MentorU.Com > > > > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Jerry S. >Justianto >Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 10:09 AM >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: [Leica] M6 Grip > > >Just got my M6 Grip today. > >I highly recommend this to all users. It fits like a glove. > >JSJ