Comments on: Improving the handling of a Leica M: Tim Isaac’s Thumb’s Up Grip by Ashwin Rao

By: josh

josh — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:17:47 +0000

Hey guys, does anyone know if you can use these with the older leica’s? im trying to see if the sync ports in the rear will obstruct the flushness of the grip.

By: Jeff Rovner

Jeff Rovner — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:31:27 +0000

Thanks so much for the speedy reply, Ashwin. I’ve ordered an EP1 Thumbs Up and a strap from Gordy’s. I really appreciate your advice.

By: Ashwin Rao

Ashwin Rao — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:50:45 +0000

Hi Jeff, it’s a Gordy’s wrist strap. Purchased online, if you google Gordy’s Straps, it comes up. Best of luck! No concerns at all in using these straps the past 3 years. The Lug strap is close to indestructable….

Best,
Ashwin

By: Jeff Rovner

Jeff Rovner — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:47:40 +0000

Ashton, thanks for the terrific advice. May I ask where you bought the black and red wrist strap shown in the article? And do you have any concern about attaching a strap to only one of the camera lugs? Thanks very much.

By: Robbie

Robbie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:15:43 +0000

Thank you Ashwin much appreciated, I’ll do just that, it was the concern about the framelines that led to the question so I’ll try and pay a visit, just wished I lived nearer a main dealer. Maybe one day.

By: Ashwin Rao

Ashwin Rao — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:06:01 +0000

Hi Robbie,

I like the 1.4x magnifier because it results in the viewfinder having a 1×1 magnification, so that what you see with your eyes is neither magnified no shrunk by the native 0.67x viewfinder magnification. Using the 1.4x magnifier, 50 mm framelines are just visible. I would try out both for size at your dealer to see what feels better, and go from there. For me, I sometime shoot with both eyes open, and the 1.4x magnifier makes this possible without making my eyes go crazy.

By: Robbie

Robbie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:57:12 +0000

Hi Ashwin, regarding the viewfinder – it seems from reading some reviews that the 1.25x is recommended for 50mm lenses and 1.4 for longer. You mention that your 1.4 works well on 50mm and above, would you recommend it for a 50mm or is it too much? I’m thinking about getting one, mainly for my 50 lux but I also use an old 90 tele elmarit from time to time and although I’m sure the 1.4 would be better on the 90mm my main use would be the 50mm and I’d want it to be as clear as possible without losing the frame. Which magnifier would you recommend?
Thank you and Steve for your time and much valued opinion
Robbie

By: Mark Montgomery

Mark Montgomery — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:54:34 +0000

Thanks mucho – that little thing is pricey : P

By: Ashwin Rao

Ashwin Rao — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:53:22 +0000

Yup, the eye cup is the leica 1.4x viewfinder magnifier. It allows a 1:1 magnification, works well with leica’s lenses 50 mm and up, increasing the size of the viewfinder patch and frame lines.

By: Mark Montgomery

Mark Montgomery — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:59:57 +0000

Can anyone i.d. the eyecup on the cam in that first b&w shot? Thanks much.