Metal grip (not the battery one)

[backtofuji]

Has anyone been able to try the metal grip for the X-T2 (http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-fuji-x-t2-mhg-xt2-metal-hand-grip/p1602126)?

[pete1959]

Yes.

I purchased two X-T2's.

Two metal grips.

One booster grip.

I will rarely need the booster grip, as that's not the usual type of shooting I do, but I foresee an occasional real need for the booster, so I got one.

Thus the two metal grips are always on the two cameras.

The booster is in the bag.

I hate the ergonomics of the X-T2 (and X-T1) without the added metal grip as my pinkie has no where to go and the camera is unbalanced without it.

I consider the metal grip a MUST have!

For me much more so than the booster.

 

I left the DSLR world of two Canon 5D MK3's and all primes and "L"'s for the Fuji system because of the size/weight/intimidation factor of the DSLR's.

 

The booster is a big step in the wrong direction for me.

 

The grips are a nominal addition of size and weight and payoff big time in ergonomics.

 

Peter

 

www.kma438.com

www.tmaxphoto.com

[jigesh]

Just got one today and agree 500% with everything Peter said including about the power grip.

[photomedic4321]

Would love to order something like that but the original link is broken!

[Adam Woodhouse]

I have the metal grip for my XT1 and keep it on the camera all the time for the same reason Pete said.  My adult male hand is a little too big and the pinky finger is uncomfortable.  I do however use my vertical grip all the time when I shoot weddings (my primary reason for having the cameras).  But when not working with my gear (personal stuff), the metal grip is great.

 

I've ordered both grips for my new XT2 and should have them next week.  I used the XT2 last weekend at a wedding and without the extra metal grip (or vertical battery grip), it wasn't nearly as comfortable to use hour after hour.  But I managed.  

[pete1959]

Would love to order something like that but the original link is broken!

 

http://www.adorama.com/ifjmhgxt2.html

[backtofuji]

Thanks for all the good reports on the grip. I'm going to try to track one down now.

[pez]

The metal grip is a must, my XT1 feels so secure with it in place - online direct from China $14 it has the added advantage of having a further 90 degree addition of metal which does not impair memory access. The big plus is the camera is held onto the tripod using the Swiss ARCA cut outs in BOTH planes.  Twisting a normal ball head tripod 90degrees ie for portrait work  is not good therefore this makes the cheaper Chines offering much more useful.

 

The sad news I have is the XT1 metal is still available but the XT2 is not available yet from a couple of regular vendors.  I would include a photo but I and 6 million others cant use our web cams.  Thanks Microsoft!!!  Sure if nobody does I will inform you when the XT2 metal is available(After I have placed my order  ....  he he) .

[Skyyton]

Love the metal grip.  I had one for my XT1 and now the XT2.  I makes the camera feel a lot more secure and comfortable.

[backtofuji]

I placed an order for the grip at Park Cameras, and got an email to say it's being dispatched from their warehouse. That €14 option from China is obviously a great deal more tempting price-wise! I've pretty much given up on buying outside Ireland and the U.K. after a few occasions of buying what I thought was a great bargain and being stung for import/VAT blah blah. So, Pez, I'm a bit jealous!! Here's hoping the grip might even arrive today.

[gordonrussell76]

Another +1 for the grip, if i did not know better I would say that the buttons were designed with the grip on its feels so much better with it.

I had one on my X-T1 and now on my X-T2 it balances camera better with larger lens, it gives it a solid heft that makes it feel much more business like and basically get one. I like this interaction of it better than the X-t1 version as previously on the X-T1 it had an allen key tightening which was bad as a) always potential over over tighten with that much leverate available to you and can't swap it easily in the field say you want to put battery grip on or go out in the evening with a smaller camera (27mm users I am looking at you) The new X-T2 version has a coin slot type tightening so much easier to remove or instal 

[Gino]

I have also the Metal grip in my X-T2 and on my X-E2 for all the reason mentioned above.

Wouldn't want to work without it anymore.

[MikeS]

Just been tripping round Burma with both my X-T2 and X-T1, both with the metal hand grips. Wouldn't work without them.

[Boumbaier]

I bought the ReallyRightStuff one . I also have the booster but do not use it very often.

[W Neder]

Great hand grip. Doesn't add too much to the perceived bulk, but really helps the camera's stability in the hand. I most prefer the combination of the metal grip and the thumb rest together--foregoing the strap altogether.

[ullmandds]

I got one this past week...but after putting it on...I found it kinda hit my palm in a fashion that kinda hurt.  I don't have big hands...it was not for me...I returned it!  I think a wrist strab will better suit me if need be!

[steviewonder]

Bought the grip and best investment yet. The camera now feels right in my hand and I can put in my tripod ball head. I always leave it on the camera.

[Michael McKee]

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-fuji-x-t2-mhg-xt2-metal-hand-grip/p1602126

 

On the X-T1 and X-T10 I waited until eBay listed some Chinese grips. These have Arca compatible rails for tripods in L-bracket configuration. They allow access to the battery and cards, which the Fuji grip doesn't. It took about 6 months for them to come out. The price was less than half the Fuji grip.

 

I have the Fuji metal grip for my X-E2 and it helps improve the handling. It's also a pain to have to remove it to replace the battery.

[umijin]

I have a third party metal grip (LB-XT!-L) for my X-T1 with Arca rails. It's pretty awesome. Hoping there will be something similar for the X-T2 when mine gets sent.