Is there any accessory (hand-grip of some kind) for Nikon FM2 cameras - to improve "holdability" - except for the MD-12 motor, which adds too much weight? Any suggestions appreciated!

-- Andrzej Poniatowski (audiomix@algonet.se), June 10, 2000

Answers

Yes there is! Get the NF-Grip; click here to see it and order: http://www.nik onlinks.com/PhotoEquip/Default.htm. I'm using one on my F3, and it works on the FM/FE series as well.

-- Hoyin Lee (leehoyin@hutchcity.com), June 10, 2000.

Looks like a great grip Hoyin. How do you like it on your F3? Does it have a good fit or will it move around a bit? Is it available anywhere else or is this the best price there is? Thanks.

-- Gil (g_il@yahoo.com), June 11, 2000.

Gil, the NF-Grip works great on my F3; it improves the "holdability" of the camera by a whole lot--no complaint about that absolutely. It fits very well onto the camera and it doesn't obstruct the camera's function in any way; it's now permanently attached to my F3. I bought the grip in Hong Kong, where I live and work, for the equivalent of about US$65, which I thought was a little too expensive to pay for what is essentially a piece of plastic and metal (that was before I found the quoted website, and it turns out to be more or less the same as ordering it with shipping charges). But now that I have used it for almost half a year, I think it's worth the money, since it really helps in the handling of the camera. My final verdict is: get it!

-- Hoyin Lee (leehoyin@hutchcity.com), June 11, 2000.