Grip for our PEN

I don't like the look of those, I'd rather have a Thumbs-Up equivalent - anyway, gave it a quick look, maybe you should ask directly one of the Dicain resellers on ebay ? They have the models for Sony Alphas and Pentax, they should be able to source the Pen version ?

 

Funny that you should post this, as I've been wondering if anyone made something like this for the Pens. I've found nothing in my searches. The one in the first link doesn't look too bad, but the one in the second one is a bit on the ugly side. This link shows it better (just click on the moving image on the right): http://www.dicain.com/. If I could figure out the cost and how to buy one, I'd likely get a silver one for the E-P1 and a black one for E-P2.

Cheers

Ray

 

Just missed them here:

Grip for Olympus PEN EP-1(Edition Version) - eBay (item 190437712366 end time Nov-08-10 22:14:16 PST)

but you could email the seller.

I like the one for GF1 shown here:

Where can I get this GF1 grip?! - Rangefinderforum.com

though it wouldn't look right on the less industrial Pens. You could do what the person did in that thread and find a poster in Japan to purchase one and ship it over.

 

Had a look at the site - my browser listed it as having a poor reputation. 50,000 Korean Won is about $45 (AU/US).

Google translation.

 

$45 isn't all that bad if they're made from full alloy. I guess in time they'll be more readily available, but I'm surprised that they aren't on ebay right now. I like the base, as it gives just that little extra as a finger brace.

Cheers

Ray

 

I am using a Korean made one for my E-P2. I got it off ebay...

Grip for Olympus PEN EP-1(Edition Version) - eBay (item 190437712366 end time Nov-08-10 22:14:16 PST)

It looks like the hand grip accessory for Leica X1

Leica Camera AG - Photography - LEICA X1 HAND GRIP

 

Any comments as to how well it works for handling the Pen with larger lenses?

Thanks!

 

its a must when using a heavy (mf) lens,
I managed to get a used E-P2 which had this korean made grip included in black (2nd link)
I use it with my Nokton 50mm f/1.1 plus the EVF-2.
it feels safe carrying it this way without using the strap.
the cnc made grip is very high quality, sturdy and no flex at all

 

Sorry for the very late reply..

Yes, the grip is always on my PEN except during street shooting with pancake lens..

Friends have commented that I turned my little PEN into a "DSLR" with the grip and my large 4/3 14-54mm f2.8 lens but it's so stable to use large lens now.

 

Don't mean to resurrect a dead thread, but does anybody know where these grips can be found now?

Thanks,

DH

 

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I would like to know too
Thanks

 

Would love to know if anything like this is available for the E-PL1, i allways feel there is not enough to hold onto with mine and am frightful i might drop it one day.