E-M5 and large(r) lenses - Page 2

MajorMagee · #11 July 15th, 2012, 03:21 PM

That shot really makes the 12-60mm look huge.

Luckypenguin · #12 July 15th, 2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CPWarner

Luckypenguin,

To each their own. I understand your view, but even with the grip, this Olympus is very small compared to my previous Canon 1 series cameras. The handling is much more important to me than the absolute size. I may end up with the RRS grip/plate setup and use the Olympus grip on a second body, but I will have to see.

Well, I should admit that the smaller size and lack of financial outlay by not fitting a grip was just a pleasant side effect of operating the camera differently, but not my main reason for doing so.

nueces snapper · #13 July 15th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Considering the cost of these after-market grips they make little sense given their reduced functionality compared to the HLD6.

kenez · #14 July 15th, 2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dhazeghi

So it adds about 10mm to the height and 19mm to the thickness. Overall, that means a grip that's larger than the one on the Olympus E-620. Should definitely be enough. Thanks for taking the measurements,

DH

If you go to this website you can "virtually" add the HDL-6 grip to the E-M5 and any combination of 4/3rds or m4/3rds lenses. It should give you a good idea about the look and feel.

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CPWarner · #15 July 15th, 2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nueces snapper

Considering the cost of these after-market grips they make little sense given their reduced functionality compared to the HLD6.

I would say that it depends on ones needs. If you use tripods a lot and need an l-plate, then the enhanced functionality of the RRS l-plate/grip certainly trounce the HLD-6. An HLD6 does nothing to help you if you have an industry standard Arca-Swiss clamp on your ballhead. Furthermore, these plates allow you to remove the battery without removing the grip from the camera. To me that is the weakest part of the HLD6 design, particularly for all of those that use the landscape portion of the grip only. I am guessing that you do not use tripods much, so the Arca-Swiss compatibility does not mean much for you. In that case, i would understand your opinion. If one frequently uses tripods, then you might see things differently. Aside from that, I sense you have an issue with their price. I can tell you that the RRS parts are exceptionally well made, very well designed, and being custom for every camera that they support, have relatively small volumes. All of that drives up the cost. However, if you need an Arca-Swiss plate, which typically run $90 to $150 for a body plate or l-plate, the added cost of the grip portion of the modular RRS system, at $70, is relatively cheap in comparison to spending $300 for an HLD6 plus the cost of a plate. The L-plate for my 1DsII was $190. So I was seeing this as a bargain to get a compact grip with l-plate that I could remove batteries without removing the grip from the camera for $100 less than the HLD6.

All of that said, I do like the full setup with both parts of the HLD6 mounted. The main problem is that there are no l-plates made for that configuration.

mperete · #16 July 15th, 2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dhazeghi

It would be awfully useful if somebody had measurements of the E-M5 + landscape grip. I'm having a tough time getting a sense of how much the HLD-6 adds, in terms of dimensions and weight.

Here's a snap of a gripped display unit I took just a while ago. I'm also tempted to get one. HTH

Thanks for the info on the adapter btw.

nueces snapper · #17 July 15th, 2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CPWarner

I would say that it depends on ones needs. If you use tripods a lot and need an l-plate, then the enhanced functionality of the RRS l-plate/grip certainly trounce the HLD-6. An HLD6 does nothing to help you if you have an industry standard Arca-Swiss clamp on your ballhead. Furthermore, these plates allow you to remove the battery without removing the grip from the camera. To me that is the weakest part of the HLD6 design, particularly for all of those that use the landscape portion of the grip only. I am guessing that you do not use tripods much, so the Arca-Swiss compatibility does not mean much for you. In that case, i would understand your opinion. If one frequently uses tripods, then you might see things differently. Aside from that, I sense you have an issue with their price. I can tell you that the RRS parts are exceptionally well made, very well designed, and being custom for every camera that they support, have relatively small volumes. All of that drives up the cost. However, if you need an Arca-Swiss plate, which typically run $90 to $150 for a body plate or l-plate, the added cost of the grip portion of the modular RRS system, at $70, is relatively cheap in comparison to spending $300 for an HLD6 plus the cost of a plate. The L-plate for my 1DsII was $190. So I was seeing this as a bargain to get a compact grip with l-plate that I could remove batteries without removing the grip from the camera for $100 less than the HLD6.

All of that said, I do like the full setup with both parts of the HLD6 mounted. The main problem is that there are no l-plates made for that configuration.

No I don't use tripods much ...

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I've got a box of various Arca Swiss style plates. I don't usually need one specially made for a particular camera.

I don't have an issue with the cost of these machined grips. I just think the HLD6 is so much better and useful. As far as the battery issue I don't put a battery in my camera ever. I just use the grip and keep an extra battery in my pocket when I'm out shooting.

photoSmart42 · #18 July 16th, 2012, 12:26 AM

I use the 12-60 with the grip. Balances just fine.

dhazeghi · #19 July 16th, 2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nueces snapper

Considering the cost of these after-market grips they make little sense given their reduced functionality compared to the HLD6.

Perhaps. But I have no use for the portrait handgrip, so I guess the functionality gap mainly comes down to whether or not the shutter release and front dial fit well.

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Originally Posted by kenez

If you go to this website you can "virtually" add the HDL-6 grip to the E-M5 and any combination of 4/3rds or m4/3rds lenses. It should give you a good idea about the look and feel.

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Thanks, I've been using that. Problem is that the image is very small, and that makes it hard to judge dimensions.

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Originally Posted by CPWarner

So I was seeing this as a bargain to get a compact grip with l-plate that I could remove batteries without removing the grip from the camera for $100 less than the HLD6.

All of that said, I do like the full setup with both parts of the HLD6 mounted. The main problem is that there are no l-plates made for that configuration.

I can definitely see the value if one uses a tripod frequently. But I avoid them like the plague

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Originally Posted by mperete

Here's a snap of a gripped display unit I took just a while ago. I'm also tempted to get one. HTH

Thanks, looks reasonable (and the shutter release and front control wheel are in the right place).

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Originally Posted by photoSmart42

I use the 12-60 with the grip. Balances just fine.

Cool! Do you find yourself using it a lot? I promised myself I'd sell the 12-60 and get the 12-50, but after trying both the 12-60 and the 14-42 on the E-M5, I'm having a hard time letting it go. The kit lenses just feel like they're missing something...

Thanks everybody for the comments,

DH

D@ne · #20 July 16th, 2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dhazeghi

Perhaps. But I have no use for the portrait handgrip

Don't discount the portrait grip just yet...I thought I had no use for it either, but frankly, it makes the landscape orientation more comfortable (for me) as well.