Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

[snerkler]

As the title says are there any 3rd party grips yet as I'm not prepared to pay the extortionate price for the ECG-2, especially considering I don't need the arca Swiss mount? If not how long after the EM5 launch did 3rd party grips start rolling out for it?

[IainMacD]

Re: Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

Really Right Stuff do one, but I haven't found a UK supplier yet.

[snerkler]

Re: Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

Really Right Stuff do one, but I haven't found a UK supplier yet.

Thanks. I can only see one that looks pretty much like the OEM olympus though and is $180 so no cheaper really. Plus it's got the same arca swiss design and no 'standard' tripod mount. I want a grip that also has a tripod mount. At least the RRS one has access to the battery compartment unlike the HLD-8G

[Gwyver]

Re: Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

Really Right Stuff do one, but I haven't found a UK supplier yet.

Iain,
RRS only supply directly. So if you buy from their web site you need to factor in the import duty (~ 3.7%) and VAT as well as the duty collection fee & delivery charge.

[Paul Graber]

Re: Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

Yes, I've got and am using a JB Camera designs grip, which allows access to battery and card, and attachment of a tripod. I had buy it from Amazon US, but there were no problems, and it cost me about £65 inc postage.

[David M]

Re: Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

At least you can buy RRS items online, a much easier company to deal with these days.

[Madmischief]

Re: Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

+1 for the JB Camera designs grip - they are awesome!!

[Paul Graber]

Re: Any 3rd party grips for the MKII yet?

I've just listed a JB grip in the 'For sale' section.