Works great!
January 5, 2009
Got this Hakuba grip for my 5DMK2. I don't like using the neck strap cuz my setup is too heavy for my neck. This Hakuba grip is a great alternative. The wrist velcro strap works as a secondary safety backup. If someone accidentally knocks your hand and you lose grip of your camera, the velcro is a nice backup in saving your camera from hitting the floor.
There are 2 downside however.
1) the buckle that straps over the velcro comes loose very easily...it came off during a shoot and never to be seen again. I actually prefer using just the velcro strap only. So no big loss.
2) On the Hakuba grip, there is a bottom mounting plate for a tripod connection. If you try to dismount a connected tripod, the Hakuba mounting plate will screw lose along with your tripod, which makes it annoying when you don't want to unscrew the Hakuba grip. A quick release will solve this problem tho.
Overall, I'm glad I got this grip. I thinking of getting another one for my xsi.
Strap too short
November 27, 2008
I have an average size man's hand and the strap that connects to the camera is too short. It barely fits through the buckle and keeps coming loose. Wrote to the company first about this but heard nothing back. Does not inspire confidence when using.
useless to me
October 6, 2008
I was hoping for something to help me steady a camera for telephoto shots but misunderstood how this works -- I think some other reviews are misleading. I fail to understand how having something to put my hand though & and that I can't get my hand out of and that is like a stirrup on the right side of the camera is going to help. Plus it makes it hard to make adjustments for shutter speed, etc.
security for my camera, comfort for me
September 22, 2008
Because of many years working with (and abusing) my hands and wrists, my once-strong grip, although still strong when I'm paying attention, has become undependable -- I now occasionally drop things without knowing it ... until whatever it is hits the ground. Obviously I was NOT interested in letting this happen to my Nikon D700.
The obvious solution was to use the supplied neck strap (or a different one). However, a neck strap can be a nuisance in some situations, and inconvenient to put on in others, so I looked into quite a few wrist straps and hand grips. The Habuka Camera Grip is the only one that fit my criteria -- comfortable in use and not interfering with camera operation, supportive enough to relieve tension on my hand when carrying the camera for greater timespans, and securely attached to me in the event my grip checks out on me unannounced.
Although one purchaser thinks the wrist strap portion is too difficult to remove quickly, I have NO problem in this regard. The wrist strap fastens with velcro and then an adjustable quick-release buckle straps over that and ensures the velcro won't open when accidentally caught on something. Releasing the wrist strap portion is a quick two-step process.
The upper portion of the strap connects to the right-side shoulder strap loop on the camera body. The strap then passes through a sturdy molded loop on the bottom mounting plate included with the strap. This nylon strap adjusts for a custom fit according to hand size, camera body, and personal preferences. The molded mounting plate attaches to the tripod mount with a screw; the screw even has a tripod screw mount on its outer side. I doubt I'll use this feature for my heavy camera (anything between the tripod head and the camera introduces risk for camera shake), but those with lighter cameras will surely welcome this feature. When removing the bottom mounting plate for direct tripod connection, the Habuka Camera Grip's large-headed screw dismounts easily and it's permanently attached to the bottom mounting plate so it can't escape.
The shoulder strap can still be used by leaving the left side attached to the camera body and threading the other strap end through another sturdy molded loop on the left side of the bottom mounting plate of the wrist strap; the camera then hangs vertically instead of horizontally, but really, this is not a functional issue, just a bit of a mental re-adjustment for those who've never had their camera hanging like that.
When picking up the camera to shoot in a hurry, I've found I can quickly tuck the wrist strap portion under the hand strap portion and just shoot like that -- no need to fuss with strapping it on. It's a bit tighter (assuming it's adjusted for use with the wrist strap fastened as intended) and less secure when the camera is held at one's side, but for quick use, it's a good option to have.
I haven't had the Habuka Camera Grip long enough to evaluate the actual durability, but my past experience in outdoor gear quality control and manufacturing tells me this is well-made and I am confident projecting that it will hold up admirably. The materials, stitching, and hardware are all top-quality. I have, however, used the grip enough to be amazed by its comfort level. Once I got it adjusted just right, I now find I forget my camera is attached securely to me ... and that's great because I got the camera to take photographs with, not worry about.
Camera grip
August 2, 2008
Absolutely great item and super service.
I just used both at the big swim meet event and loved them both .
The camera grip helped me to hold the camera steady and also relax when I did not have to shoot but in the same time have the camera right on my wrist.
Excellent buy,excellent place to buy from.Shipping and handling w/o any problems.I am giving you 5 star.
Thank you very much.
Professional Photographer
www.inmyviewnow.com
