Mamiya C330 grip questions

Scott_PdP · Apr 28, 2022

I have a C220 and now a C330f on the way. I'm thinking I would like to use a grip with the 330. My question is which grip do I want? I'm thinking the one with the trigger would be nice, but there are at least two models it seems. One grip looks like it angles the wrist and the other seems to be just a vertical grip with trigger. I'm a waist level shooter. I would appreciate anyone's thoughts or experiences using a grip with a waist level or chimney finder.

Thanks

MattKing · Apr 28, 2022

The C330 trigger grips are great. They are also designed for the RB67. The version with the potential to angle the grip is better suited for use with a prism finder, but both will work fine with waist level or chimney finder.
The fixed vertical one lacks a tripod thread. Mine has been retrofitted with one, which I find useful at times - I used to use the camera for weddings and being able to go quickly from handheld to tripod mounting was very useful.
I can't recall whether the multi-angle grip has a tripod thread.

grahamp · Apr 28, 2022

A C220 does not have the 'chin' release, so if you want to use a grip with a shutter trigger with both bodies, pick one that uses a cable release. If the grip is just for the C330, then you have the widest choice - no release, cable, or mechanical.

Having the shutter release on the left (grip) hand might be advantageous if you need to focus/expose very quickly. For my style of work I never had a problem going from focus to release with my right hand. But most of my subjects have not moved in decades, if not millennia

flavio81 · Apr 28, 2022

Scott_PdP said:
I have a C220 and now a C330f on the way. I'm thinking I would like to use a grip with the 330. My question is which grip do I want? I'm thinking the one with the trigger would be nice, but there are at least two models it seems. One grip looks like it angles the wrist and the other seems to be just a vertical grip with trigger. I'm a waist level shooter. I would appreciate anyone's thoughts or experiences using a grip with a waist level or chimney finder.

Thanks

Any L-grip is a great addition for stabilizing the cameras for slow speeds.

I could get good shots at 1/8 with my C330, L-grip, and 65mm lens.

mrosenlof · Apr 28, 2022

I have, in the past, had both the multi-angle grip and the pistol grip. Both also fit the RB 67.

They were well made, and worked well, but I never really found them useful for my style of photography. I typically hold the camera with my eye against the magnifier of the WLF, and neither of those grips added much for that style of use except adding bulk and weight.

I think if I used the Prism finder, I might have liked the trigger grip a lot.

Scott_PdP · May 1, 2022

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm a bit less than a month from getting back stateside which is not enough time to receive a grip at my location. I think I will continue to shop for one in nice condition and perhaps it can be waiting when I return.

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