geekcop wrote: Ken Hill wrote: geekcop wrote: NightOwl Cat wrote:
Todd, Getting into enabler mode here...
You could pick up another D200,
I just blew my budget on a mint Df. But the D200 was the most natural camera in my hand with the D700 a close 2nd. Df is great too. I hate the grip though. Would have bought a D800e had there been one too.
Of course now, T_Gordon just posted an equally mint D800e. Never fails and I'm never content any more.
Todd we must have the same sized hands because I agree. The 200, 700 fit me very well. Look into the DF-GR1 adaptor. I got one because of the same complaints you mentioned and now happy with the grip. The cases I tried I sent back because they did not expand the grip, only made the whole camera body feel bigger. /K
When I bought the Df it came with a Fittest L-Bracket which I used for the first couple of hours. But, it makes the camera even more slippery . I may put something on the grip part of the bracket to give my fingers something to hold onto.
Picture is "borrowed" from the listing.
Todd - I have a similar grip that I use for another camera when I need an L bracket. It has the same type of smooth grip surface. I have had good luck with a spray on rubber coating that I picked up at Lowe's warehouse (don't have the can available right now to get the brand). Spray paint can size. Gives it a good texture and grip. I get about a year of use out of it then I just peel it off and re-coat it. Give it a good cleaning first to remove any grease or oils.
. I may put something on the grip part of the bracket to give my fingers something to hold onto.