treacle wrote:
Has anyone tried the Leftfoto grip with the wooden handle on Amazon? I recently ordered the Neewer one from Amazon but it was the older version and I’m not crazy about it but it was only $16 so I’ll probably keep it to use as an L bracket (with a small plate) but I don’t really like the weight and ergonomics of the original Neewer for hand holding.
I have that...seems ok. The bottom of it presses into my palm, so I'm going to try something else (probably smallrig). The wood can be slipperly, but honestly, not too bad...I'd give it something like 7.5-8/10.
Haoge grip - feels better than Smallrig - rubber texture is more pronounced, it doesn't feel slippery when your hands go sweaty as much as Smallrig does.
Also, it is thicker - wider than Smallrig, it goes deeper, closer to lens, feel better for bigger hands.
I wish it go around and add thumb rest, then it would be perfect.
phinix wrote:
FM forum is crap as doesn't let you add photos if you dont pay for it, so...
I for one really appreciate what Fred has built here and don't mind paying for it. Fred is not running a non-profit. I think we can have discussions and share ideas without becoming a drama queen over what the forum allows.
Seabassius wrote:
I for one really appreciate what Fred has built here and don't mind paying for it. Fred is not running a non-profit. I think we can have discussions and share ideas without becoming a drama queen over what the forum allows.
I'm not a drama queen, just my opinion. You sound like drama queen that has to comment my opinion here. Pointless response.
mbphoto_2.8 wrote:
If you've got half a brain, you should be capable of using a free image hosting site and embedding those images here..
After all, we're all photo enthusiasts here, so working with images online should be second nature..
Another cretin who likes to insult people on internet, I'm shocked...
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dsdickson wrote:
Easy guys, it was not exactly intuitive for me to figure out how to post "free" images here vs say BCG!
Sorry, I'm done now
It's ok, I know how to post images, just this forum has restriction on uploading images, unless you pay membership.
Even bbcode and css is restricted in backend, but its fine, no worries.
Grip is pretty good, I have to say it feels better than Smallrig. Smallrig is smoother and when your hand starts to sweat after long carrying, it doesn't feel good.
This one is better in that area I think.
However, it could be designed better - to fit the shape of camera without small gaps it has.
I just got the Neewer CA134 - their latest grip for the Zf, and IMO it's the best of all worlds so far.
The main grip is now rubber instead of fake leather over metal. The rubber is roughly the same texture and feel as that of the Haoge grip or standard Nikon grip rubber like the other Z cameras, but the form is much better fitting (I hated the Haoge grip because it didn't sit flush with the camera and I felt its shape was awkward. The front metal plate is gone now (and thus the red stripe) making it more understated, but with the little finger hold, is more comfortable than the Smallrig and without that terrible silicone texture, and it looks nicer than the Smallrig grip, but it isn't flashy either.
The shape of the front grip is very similar to the CA079, but with a small finger lip for the ring finger (with the middle finger falling comfortably over the top of it. The rear thumb hook is effectively identical to the one on the CA079, so adds a nice amount of purchase for the back of the camera, and they've redesigned the lower angled part where the heel of your hand hits. That's now larger and more angled, which is more comfortable. The side of the grip is slightly thicker, to allow for screwing in a plate on the grip (to make for vertical attachment) as well. Overall, it feels really nice in the hand. If I could tweak anything I'd make the rubber part just a touch larger, but it's still quite nice.
The only down side is they removed the integrated swinging thumb screw hoop, and have instead included a magnetic tool to tighten the screw on the grip. Since I have two other Neewer grips with that little flip thumb screw, I just swapped them, though frankly I'm not sure how often I'll take this one off. The A/S plate is still slim and runs the whole length (save for the area by the battery compartment).
Seems as though we finally have a decent solution that ticks the boxes: Grippy texture with a lip, a thumb rest and a decent price.
I have the neewer 079 and will definitely try this one. Where did you purchase from, they don't seem to be generally yet?
Mr Mc wrote:
seems as though we finally have a decent solution the ticks the boxes: Grippy texture with a lip, a thumb rest and a decent price.
I have the neewer 079 and will definitely try this one. Where did you purchase from, they don't seem to be generally yet?
AliExpress. Posted a link on the previous page. Took about two weeks all told to get here.
Jman13 wrote:
I just got the Neewer CA134 - their latest grip for the Zf, and IMO it's the best of all worlds so far.
The main grip is now rubber instead of fake leather over metal. The rubber is roughly the same texture and feel as that of the Haoge grip or standard Nikon grip rubber like the other Z cameras, but the form is much better fitting (I hated the Haoge grip because it didn't sit flush with the camera and I felt its shape was awkward. The front metal plate is gone now (and thus the red stripe) making it more understated, but with the little finger hold, is more comfortable than the Smallrig and without that terrible silicone texture, and it looks nicer than the Smallrig grip, but it isn't flashy either.
The shape of the front grip is very similar to the CA079, but with a small finger lip for the ring finger (with the middle finger falling comfortably over the top of it. The rear thumb hook is effectively identical to the one on the CA079, so adds a nice amount of purchase for the back of the camera, and they've redesigned the lower angled part where the heel of your hand hits. That's now larger and more angled, which is more comfortable. The side of the grip is slightly thicker, to allow for screwing in a plate on the grip (to make for vertical attachment) as well. Overall, it feels really nice in the hand. If I could tweak anything I'd make the rubber part just a touch larger, but it's still quite nice.
The only down side is they removed the integrated swinging thumb screw hoop, and have instead included a magnetic tool to tighten the screw on the grip. Since I have two other Neewer grips with that little flip thumb screw, I just swapped them, though frankly I'm not sure how often I'll take this one off. The A/S plate is still slim and runs the whole length (save for the area by the battery compartment).
I like the pistol shape of the grip as opposed to the SmallRig. Every time I hold my 100S I wish there was a grip that would mimic both the thumb catch and pistol shape. This isn't as deep or defined, but it's getting close.
