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Hi all. I just wanted to let you know that today I received my G1 Grip from Naoya in Japan. My transaction with him was somewhat slow overall, but well worth the wait!

First impressions:
1. Very precisely made - fits the camera like a glove.
2. So far it feels great - but I will test it "in the field" this weekend.
3. Stylish -the wood handle looks and feels nice.
4. Optional tripod mount appears to be smack-dab center of lens line.
5. Neck strap and Hand strap options - both should come in very handy.

6. Doesn't hinder any camera function - except it blocks the battery door and the AV out link. The rubber door is still accessible but it is a little hard to get your finger under the little edge.

7. Adds additional protection on bottom and sides - G1 was already a tank - now it's extra tough.

That's all I can think of for now.

Here's a link to his site:

http://www1.neweb.ne.jp/wa/u-no/u-noe.html

Now I do believe that all of these features should've been on the camera to start with. If Canon is smart they will make some changes to their next verion of the G1 - (G2?) However, I plan on keeping my G1 for a long time, even when I get a new camera (next year?) So this little upgrade just feels right - It's almost like functional art for my G1.
 
I purchased a grip from Nao as well....I received mine on Wednesday. It is fantastic! I don't know what I did without it!

Ron
Marc said:
Hi all. I just wanted to let you know that today I received my G1
Grip from Naoya in Japan. My transaction with him was somewhat slow
overall, but well worth the wait!

First impressions:
1. Very precisely made - fits the camera like a glove.
2. So far it feels great - but I will test it "in the field" this
weekend.
3. Stylish -the wood handle looks and feels nice.
4. Optional tripod mount appears to be smack-dab center of lens line.
5. Neck strap and Hand strap options - both should come in very handy.
6. Doesn't hinder any camera function - except it blocks the
battery door and the AV out link. The rubber door is still
accessible but it is a little hard to get your finger under the
little edge.
7. Adds additional protection on bottom and sides - G1 was already
a tank - now it's extra tough.

That's all I can think of for now.

Here's a link to his site:

http://www1.neweb.ne.jp/wa/u-no/u-noe.html

Now I do believe that all of these features should've been on the
camera to start with. If Canon is smart they will make some changes
to their next verion of the G1 - (G2?) However, I plan on keeping
my G1 for a long time, even when I get a new camera (next year?) So
this little upgrade just feels right - It's almost like functional
art for my G1.
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I hate having to make trouble to get additional grip for the G1. Is it understandable that Canon didn't build a grip to the G1 from the beginning?
Yang
Marc said:
Hi all. I just wanted to let you know that today I received my G1
Grip from Naoya in Japan. My transaction with him was somewhat slow
overall, but well worth the wait!

First impressions:
1. Very precisely made - fits the camera like a glove.
2. So far it feels great - but I will test it "in the field" this
weekend.
3. Stylish -the wood handle looks and feels nice.
4. Optional tripod mount appears to be smack-dab center of lens line.
5. Neck strap and Hand strap options - both should come in very handy.
6. Doesn't hinder any camera function - except it blocks the
battery door and the AV out link. The rubber door is still
accessible but it is a little hard to get your finger under the
little edge.
7. Adds additional protection on bottom and sides - G1 was already
a tank - now it's extra tough.

That's all I can think of for now.

Here's a link to his site:

http://www1.neweb.ne.jp/wa/u-no/u-noe.html

Now I do believe that all of these features should've been on the
camera to start with. If Canon is smart they will make some changes
to their next verion of the G1 - (G2?) However, I plan on keeping
my G1 for a long time, even when I get a new camera (next year?) So
this little upgrade just feels right - It's almost like functional
art for my G1.
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Marc said:
Hi all. I just wanted to let you know that today I received my G1
Grip from Naoya in Japan. My transaction with him was somewhat slow
overall, but well worth the wait!
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I received an email from Nao that my grip is on the way to Canada from Japan. The Tokyo Post Office made a delay in delivering the Money Order hat has had me waiting for some time. But Nao has been very helpful.

I will post a review, hopefully as positive as yours seems to be, when it arrives!!

Mark
 
Marc (or anyone else with the grip and the Canon semi-hard case):

Does the G1 fit into the case, with the Grip mounted to it? I like the idea of the grip, but I also like the protection of the case.

Thanx in advance.

joe
 
I use the grip as a replacement for the semi-hard case. I only used the bottom of the case as I have a lensmate attached at all times.
joe said:
Marc (or anyone else with the grip and the Canon semi-hard case):

Does the G1 fit into the case, with the Grip mounted to it? I like
the idea of the grip, but I also like the protection of the case.

Thanx in advance.

joe
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Don't have any experience of the semi-hard case, but you might well want to check out the Zing standard SLR camera cover. Fits a treat over the G1 =lensmate + filter + rubber lense hood.
http://www.saundersphoto.com/html/zing.htm
Ron Lorber said:
joe said:
Marc (or anyone else with the grip and the Canon semi-hard case):

Does the G1 fit into the case, with the Grip mounted to it? I like
the idea of the grip, but I also like the protection of the case.

Thanx in advance.

joe
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Hi..
I am using the sem-hard case. It does work well to achieve better grip.

Since I leave my lensmate on at all time, I can only use the base, and the only thing I would complain is the trouble of taking the case off before I can mount my camera on the tripod. Does anyone have any trick or solution for this? Thanks.

Johnsin
MC.Schuster said:
MC.Schuster
Grif said:
mc.schuster said:
joe said:
Marc (or anyone else with the grip and the Canon semi-hard case):

Does the G1 fit into the case, with the Grip mounted to it? I like
the idea of the grip, but I also like the protection of the case.

Thanx in advance.

joe
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Johnsin:

I currently use the G1, in the semi-hard case, with a tripod. I wrote several posts, starting back in November, 2000, to this bbs.

Do a search in the Canon forum, looking for key words +G1 +semi +tripod.

Look for posts from joe arena, or just joe.

You should find a very good, and very inexpensive solution to your problem.

joearena
[email protected]
 
Joe,

I found your post, can you tell me what kind of old screw is that? And is it easy to get from camera store? It sounds very good to me, thanks.

Johnsin
joe arena said:
Johnsin:

I currently use the G1, in the semi-hard case, with a tripod. I
wrote several posts, starting back in November, 2000, to this bbs.

Do a search in the Canon forum, looking for key words +G1 +semi
+tripod.

Look for posts from joe arena, or just joe.

You should find a very good, and very inexpensive solution to your
problem.

joearena
[email protected]
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Johnsin:

The metal screw, with the tripod 'hole', is from an old 35 mm hard leather camera case. Most any camera store that deals with 'vintage' equipment should have a few in stock, and they should be only a couple of bucks.

I don't know why 'modern' cameras do not come equiped with these.

good luck,
joe
Johnsin said:
Johnsin
joe arena said:
Johnsin:

I currently use the G1, in the semi-hard case, with a tripod. I
wrote several posts, starting back in November, 2000, to this bbs.

Do a search in the Canon forum, looking for key words +G1 +semi
+tripod.

Look for posts from joe arena, or just joe.

You should find a very good, and very inexpensive solution to your
problem.

joearena
[email protected]
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I am hesitant about buying this grip because of this...
Marc41066 said:
6. Doesn't hinder any camera function - except it blocks the
battery door and the AV out link. The rubber door is still
accessible but it is a little hard to get your finger under the
little edge.
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and because I am pretty tight with money.

Instead, I am going down to the hardware store to get this

http://www.j-bweldco.com/coldweld.html

and some 6" steel elbows (shelf brackets) and make something strange.

Don't worry, I am not going to do something crazy like weld the brackets to the body. I'll do what that guy did, use the tripod screw, the big difference will be that my grip will be composed of odd bits of metal welded together into a shape (kind of an S) that will not block any doors or holes. And I will use it with a strap like on a camcorder.

It'll be fun, I hope I won't have to cut too much metal with my dremel tool.
 
Thanks Joe. I will go to the camera store to find the screw tomorrow.
joe arena said:
The metal screw, with the tripod 'hole', is from an old 35 mm hard
leather camera case. Most any camera store that deals with
'vintage' equipment should have a few in stock, and they should be
only a couple of bucks.

I don't know why 'modern' cameras do not come equiped with these.

good luck,
joe
Johnsin said:
Johnsin
joe arena said:
Johnsin:

I currently use the G1, in the semi-hard case, with a tripod. I
wrote several posts, starting back in November, 2000, to this bbs.

Do a search in the Canon forum, looking for key words +G1 +semi
+tripod.

Look for posts from joe arena, or just joe.

You should find a very good, and very inexpensive solution to your
problem.

joearena
[email protected]
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I went to a craft store and picked up model wood, the type used to make toy railroad buildings. It was low-cost, about $2.00.

This wood is 1/4 inch thick, and is sturdy, light, and easy to cut or drill. I made a base by tracing out the camera. The right side of the camera fits into a partial box, formed by a front strip that covers the original grip; the right side has a hole cut to allow the strap to attach; the rear is a little square that doesn't cover any buttons.

The camera rests in the box, and is held in place with a 1/4 inch wide, 1/2 inch long screw. The whole thing is painted black, and blends in with the camera design. Eventually I will drill another hole so the case itself will fit on a tripod mount. Tripod inserts (that the screw fits into) are available from camera stores for about 50 cents each.

The original plan was to add a grip to the front, but it is not needed. Adding the 1/4 inch around the whole camera causes it to fit my hand perfectly. This addition makes the G1 easy to operate one-handed. It is also stable and easy to hold with a 440 EX external flash mounted.

The box itself is formed by gluing the edges, then using tacks to nail the pieces together. I used it for a wedding, sight-seeing, shooting while driving a car, and a trip to an amusement park (with kids), about 1,100 shots total. It held up extremely well.

I do have to remove the frame to replace memory or battery, but it is no big deal. A/V, recharging, and downloads can be done with the frame in place. The $2.00 pack gives me enough wood to make about 4-5 of these things, so the price is right. The screw costs 2 cents at Home Depot.

I also originally planned to make a mold of the box, then cast the whole thing in resin. This would make a clear plastic grip, and would not have to be painted. I have not gotten that far yet, as the original wood model turned out to be so useful.

jk
Chris said:
Chris51067 said:
6. Doesn't hinder any camera function - except it blocks the
battery door and the AV out link. The rubber door is still
accessible but it is a little hard to get your finger under the
little edge.
Click to expand...
and because I am pretty tight with money.

Instead, I am going down to the hardware store to get this

http://www.j-bweldco.com/coldweld.html

and some 6" steel elbows (shelf brackets) and make something strange.
Don't worry, I am not going to do something crazy like weld the
brackets to the body. I'll do what that guy did, use the tripod
screw, the big difference will be that my grip will be composed of
odd bits of metal welded together into a shape (kind of an S) that
will not block any doors or holes. And I will use it with a strap
like on a camcorder.

It'll be fun, I hope I won't have to cut too much metal with my
dremel tool.
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Jonathan said:
[....] as
the original wood model turned out to be so useful.
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Very resourceful!!

A comfortable camera is the kind of camera you like to use and so end up taking more and, perhaps, better pictures.

That's why I ordered a grip from half way around the world!! But if $2.02 works for 4 or 5 grips (!) then that sounds pretty good to me!!

Happy Shooting,
Mark
 
Sounds great. How about posting a picture of the grip that you have made?
Rick
Jonathan said:
This wood is 1/4 inch thick, and is sturdy, light, and easy to cut
or drill. I made a base by tracing out the camera. The right side
of the camera fits into a partial box, formed by a front strip that
covers the original grip; the right side has a hole cut to allow
the strap to attach; the rear is a little square that doesn't cover
any buttons.

The camera rests in the box, and is held in place with a 1/4 inch
wide, 1/2 inch long screw. The whole thing is painted black, and
blends in with the camera design. Eventually I will drill another
hole so the case itself will fit on a tripod mount. Tripod inserts
(that the screw fits into) are available from camera stores for
about 50 cents each.

The original plan was to add a grip to the front, but it is not
needed. Adding the 1/4 inch around the whole camera causes it to
fit my hand perfectly. This addition makes the G1 easy to operate
one-handed. It is also stable and easy to hold with a 440 EX
external flash mounted.

The box itself is formed by gluing the edges, then using tacks to
nail the pieces together. I used it for a wedding, sight-seeing,
shooting while driving a car, and a trip to an amusement park (with
kids), about 1,100 shots total. It held up extremely well.

I do have to remove the frame to replace memory or battery, but it
is no big deal. A/V, recharging, and downloads can be done with
the frame in place. The $2.00 pack gives me enough wood to make
about 4-5 of these things, so the price is right. The screw costs
2 cents at Home Depot.

I also originally planned to make a mold of the box, then cast the
whole thing in resin. This would make a clear plastic grip, and
would not have to be painted. I have not gotten that far yet, as
the original wood model turned out to be so useful.

jk
Chris said:
Jonathan45562 said:
6. Doesn't hinder any camera function - except it blocks the
battery door and the AV out link. The rubber door is still
accessible but it is a little hard to get your finger under the
little edge.
Click to expand...
and because I am pretty tight with money.

Instead, I am going down to the hardware store to get this

http://www.j-bweldco.com/coldweld.html

and some 6" steel elbows (shelf brackets) and make something strange.
Don't worry, I am not going to do something crazy like weld the
brackets to the body. I'll do what that guy did, use the tripod
screw, the big difference will be that my grip will be composed of
odd bits of metal welded together into a shape (kind of an S) that
will not block any doors or holes. And I will use it with a strap
like on a camcorder.

It'll be fun, I hope I won't have to cut too much metal with my
dremel tool.
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Sorry, real life has been intervening. No time yet. I have had relatives in town all week, and have been spending time with nieces and nephews, and am prepping for a business trip. I'll try to figure out the picture posting or setting up a web page this weekend.

jk
R Bishow said:
Jonathan said:
This wood is 1/4 inch thick, and is sturdy, light, and easy to cut
or drill. I made a base by tracing out the camera. The right side
of the camera fits into a partial box, formed by a front strip that
covers the original grip; the right side has a hole cut to allow
the strap to attach; the rear is a little square that doesn't cover
any buttons.

The camera rests in the box, and is held in place with a 1/4 inch
wide, 1/2 inch long screw. The whole thing is painted black, and
blends in with the camera design. Eventually I will drill another
hole so the case itself will fit on a tripod mount. Tripod inserts
(that the screw fits into) are available from camera stores for
about 50 cents each.

The original plan was to add a grip to the front, but it is not
needed. Adding the 1/4 inch around the whole camera causes it to
fit my hand perfectly. This addition makes the G1 easy to operate
one-handed. It is also stable and easy to hold with a 440 EX
external flash mounted.

The box itself is formed by gluing the edges, then using tacks to
nail the pieces together. I used it for a wedding, sight-seeing,
shooting while driving a car, and a trip to an amusement park (with
kids), about 1,100 shots total. It held up extremely well.

I do have to remove the frame to replace memory or battery, but it
is no big deal. A/V, recharging, and downloads can be done with
the frame in place. The $2.00 pack gives me enough wood to make
about 4-5 of these things, so the price is right. The screw costs
2 cents at Home Depot.

I also originally planned to make a mold of the box, then cast the
whole thing in resin. This would make a clear plastic grip, and
would not have to be painted. I have not gotten that far yet, as
the original wood model turned out to be so useful.

jk
Chris said:
R Bishow said:
6. Doesn't hinder any camera function - except it blocks the
battery door and the AV out link. The rubber door is still
accessible but it is a little hard to get your finger under the
little edge.
Click to expand...
and because I am pretty tight with money.

Instead, I am going down to the hardware store to get this

http://www.j-bweldco.com/coldweld.html

and some 6" steel elbows (shelf brackets) and make something strange.
Don't worry, I am not going to do something crazy like weld the
brackets to the body. I'll do what that guy did, use the tripod
screw, the big difference will be that my grip will be composed of
odd bits of metal welded together into a shape (kind of an S) that
will not block any doors or holes. And I will use it with a strap
like on a camcorder.

It'll be fun, I hope I won't have to cut too much metal with my
dremel tool.
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