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GX7 aftermarket grips?

Started Apr 29, 2015 | Discussions thread
Adrian Harris
Adrian Harris Veteran Member • Posts: 7,708
Re: GX7 aftermarket grips?
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I got so desperate I designed my own.It looks simple to but did take a lot of care and time to get it just right for my needs. I wanted to be able to grip the gx7 with a heavy long lens without accidentally activating the function buttons every time I picked it up!

After cutting out a cardboard template, I then traced the shape onto a small piece of allumium plate Approx. 2mm thick. Bending it to fit snug took the longest time and then it was attached to the camera with double sided tape. Unfortunately the tape had a white foam core, it would have looked so much neater if I had black. But the main point is, it totally transformed the camera for serious use.

I had considered trying to offer it commercially - and with black tape, - but it is so time consuming to make that it would end up costing far to much. But here is the design for anyone to copy who wishes....

GX7 with Ally grip.

The white double sided tape - which is now very dirty - looks a bit nasty after 12 months use !

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