> -----Original Message----- > From: Alan Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > >I'm considering a FG grip for my MZ5, and I'm wondering if > it would give me > >any advantages in handling? I guess there's a shutter > button on the grip, > >anything else on it? Does it really make vertical shooting > easier, and > >doesn't it make the camera too heavy? If you've got some > experience on this > >one, please share it. I can pick up a good-as-new one for > about $60. > > Take it! It takes 4 AA cells, and that's it - no button. > However, it does > improve the handling greatly and is a must for any MZ/ZX bodies imo.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I never really liked mine. The design doesn't really match the camera, and it's got some flex to it. It felt a little cheesy to me. Since I don't use much AF or RTF my battery life is pretty good and I sold it. tv
