Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M grip questions
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 07:32:24 +0200
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Simon,

I have the M grip on my two M6s. It is well made and as sturdy as a
smallish piece of plastic will ever be. It does not interfere with loading
film, and I have not noticed my fingers in any of the Heliar shots.

Next weekend at Photokina I will have a look at Tom Abrahamsson's new
RapidGrip, which is bigger, heavier and has room to store batteries.

Nathan

Simon Stevens wrote:

> I have a couple or three questions about the M grip which I'm
> considering mostly to center that tripod mount. First, what is the
> general construction quality? Does it feel reasonably sturdy? I notice
> that it's pretty inexpensive for a Leica gadget. Secondly, how does it
> work for loading film? Do you have to remove it to take the baseplate
> off to load? Thirdly, has anyone used it with the Heliar 15mm? Do your
> knuckles protrude so far so as to run the risk of having them in the
> shot?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Simon Stevens

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