For the MZ-S, yes. For the Zip, no. The Z1-p's grip doesn't hold batteries, nor does it have a shutter button.
Len --- -----Original Message----- From: Ronald de Leeuw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 1:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FG grip Thank you for your responses. Over here in the Netherlands a grip is over $100,- So I think I'd wait until something shows up. Pity there's no shutter button on it. Does one more advanced exist for the MZ-S and Z1p? Take care, Rod. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Murray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 19:58 Subject: Re: FG grip > On Wed, 28 Aug 2002, Ronald de Leeuw wrote: > > > Goodday, > > > > 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. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Rodelion. > > > > > > > > I just got one for my MZ-50. There is no shutter button, but it adds > weight and size. I find that it makes the camera feel more balanced, > esp. with a heavier lens mounted on it. YMMV, in terms of the weight, I > like it, others may not. > > - Chris > > > -- > Chris Murray /"\ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN > http://apeman.org/ X AGAINST HTML MAIL > Cell: 604.861.8307 / \/ >
