Product Description The Hakuba camera grip is designed to stabilize a camera or camcorder when shooting, and to alleviate fatigue during extended sessions of photography or videography.
useless to meOctober 6, 2008 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 meSeptember 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 interesting 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 gripAugust 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
Solid and comfortable gripMarch 17, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been using this grip on my D80 for about a month and absolutely love it. The grip itself is sturdy and comfortable, and with the wrist strap is attached there is no concern of losing control of the camera.
One of the earlier reviewers mentions that this is hard to put on and take off quickly, but this isn't a fault of the grip so much as picking the right tool for the job. If you take up and put down your camera every few minutes, then yes, get a standard grip. If you're shooting for extended periods, moving through crowds, or find yourself regularly looping your neck strap around your wrist for stability, this is the grip you want. I'm willing to spend five seconds securing the wrist strap so that I can shoot comfortably for half an hour or more. It's also entirely possible to simply use it as a hand strap and let the wrist portion hang free for quick shots.
The only downsides I have found to this grip is that it does effectively tie your hand to the camera, so scrambling over rocks and shaking hands becomes more complicated. Also, a moisture-wicking liner would be useful when shooting for extended periods in warm environments.
So, the short answer: If you need a simple, solid method for keeping your camera secure and ready to shoot, this is a fantastic option.
Camera GripOctober 6, 2007 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Did not like this grip the Wrist wrap not easy to get on or off Buy hand Strap Instead of this one.
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