Richard Franiec creates accessory grip for Sony RX100

Not only is the grip useful but I think improves the look of the camera. Well done Richard.

I have been using for over two weeks this amazing piece of gear.

The camera, without grip, feels very comfortable. Given it's low weight and the subtle thumb grip, it can be hold without much effort.

I am sure that some people will benefit from a quality grip like this, depending on hands size or just personal preference. So it's good news to have aftermarket options to personalize the camera.

But I am grateful that Sony didn't add it from scratch, as it would have added unnecessary weight and, depending on it's design, annoying points of pressure on my fingers. The rounded, rigid body, feels perfect for me.

I am not sure how this is news when a similar grip was discussed June 21 in the Sony forum.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=41848794

And this blog reported a grip for the RX100 June 20:

http://flipbac.com/?p2=/customcode/flipback/viewcomments.jsp&bid=43

I wonder if we can add another dial and some usable buttons too. I'm really tired of the 'apple effect' which is to put form entirely ahead of function. Funny how it's left to 3rd party companies now to make a camera even usable. Cameras are meant to be used by humans with 10 fingers--a smooth rectangular box with no features will never be ideal for that.

One good thing about RX100 that it's surface is smooth and rounded, no hot shoe, all lugs and buttons and dials are recessed, nothing except the reasonably-sized lens barrel in the middle to catch in your pockets. Seems like this grip might add one more point which can make it not so easy to slip in a tight pocket.
The camera is very light and the shutter release is on top, I don't think a user is supposed to grip it as a DSLR, it should rest on top of a ring finger (or even a pinky if you have a small hand), with middle finger just giving it balance.

well, I think unless you are trying to use the camera with one hand such grips are quite unnecessary if you know how to hold the camera properly. all you have to do is to use your left hand and basically place it under the camera and in this way the camera gets all the support it needs. you then use the right hand just to press the shutter without the need to extra firm holding. an exception is of course a camera in which you need to interact with the lens, such as zooming as it's the case with a typical DSLR camera. then the ability to have a firm grip with your right hand is necessary as well.

Ish ...this looks almost as cool as a Datsun 510 model with a big yellow spoiler ....

Stop using the wife's hand lotion and sandpaper
your hands.

If anyone has this RX100, I can tell you that the Franiec grip on my Olympus XZ-1 is a perfect piece of work, and I can't imagine using the camera without it. My TOTAL recommendation for this precision aftermarket supplier!

Please folks, get a grip. If you want a camera with a grip, buy one. If you buy one that lacks a grip (for whatever reason) and you perceive that an aftermarket grip would aid you when you are shooting, buy it. If you like grips, buy and use them, if you don't like grips (for whatever reason) don't buy them. Pretty simple .

If so inclined, buying a custom grip from Richard is the only choice if you value your investment. Top quality materials, expert machining, and a totally "factory" fit and finish. Did someone mention price? . . . . . Really? Keep up the good work Richard, you are an asset to the industry.

Besides, if someone asks about the grip (that they don't have) just tell them that it's a new model - RX100G - they will never know the difference.

I have bought many custom items from Richard, for myriad cameras, over the years and have never been disappointed. His craftsmanship is the best and his products work well.

you're calling this custom grip?

so what about this http://www.forum.munkonggadget.com/detail.php?id=19221

I always use a wrist strap because I sure as hell don't want to drop a $200 camera, let alone a $650 camera

These posts make me wonder how I ever got a good picture, much less thousands, from the numerous point and shoots I've used over the years that didn't have a grip.

I must be a photographic genius. Had I only had an expensive grip taped onto the camera, I'd no doubt be pro by now.

I absolutely love the deep grip on the new Pentax K-30.

But this the RX100, the lack of grip never influenced my decision to buy this camera at all. Grips are essential for DSLRs. With a camera this small you'll have your left hand under the lens or base of the camera anyway and you'll have the thumb grip on the back. It's the same with the Nikon J1 or E-M5 - left hand under zoom, right finger on the shutter. These camera are so tiny grips are less of any issue for me anyway, and as long as there is some kind of thumb hook, it's really not unpleasant to handhold them at all.

But I guess if you're into one handed shooting, you'll look into this grip or buy another camera. I like the clean lines of the RX100 (and the IQ/video quality), the grip situation is a non-issue for me.

In for one!

Geez....almost never took RX100 for a serious shooting because the lack of this grip

I use the Optech Compact Strap Trio, especially the finger strap, with my S90. I can't imagine using a compact, even with a great grip, without that extra protection.

Lack of a good grip is a serious drawback for any small camera. If a $650 toy slips out of your hand and clunks onto the street, you'll know why. Sony designers must have had some huffy feud with the designers of the HX7 and HX9 models, which have a good rubberized grip.

This looks brilliant, and is affordable , too !
Can I have one for my Nex 5N ? ;)

no link to the guys site for pre-order?

i never understood why companies feel the need to cut down on the grip and make them insubstantial. it's like, it really doesn't help pocketability- it just makes it look more pocketable. but it's not. companies should make the grips at least as big as the lens reaches out, compacts, mirrorless, everything.

With high retail price for RX100, this nice grip should have been included by Sony for FREE!

Stunning grip! I love it. Thank you Richard.

There should be more and more Richard Franeic innovators out there, and lets welcome them, because the whole world is totally deluged with poorly designed and ill fitting shaped compact cameras and DSLRs.

...and yes, Sony is the leading edge to them all.

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Is Richard Franeic family of one of the DPReview owners? He gets loads of attention, but is only one of many accecoire makers out there. And an expensive supplier to!