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Phaseone DF 645 V Grip - anyone has one?

colinlee

New member
Haven't yet sourced an appropriate quick release plate for the bottom. My RRS only works when the V-grip is detached.
M
I'm using the RRS L-plate for the Nikon D300/D700 v-grip (BMBD10-L) - fits like a glove on the V-Grip Air and you still (just) access the battery compartment change to change batts.

Unfortunately it means shelling out for another L-plate whilst the one supplied by P1 sits in the box...:bugeyes:
 
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Googaliser

Guest
I'm using the RRS L-plate for the Nikon D300/D700 v-grip (BMBD10-L) - fits like a glove on the V-Grip Air and you still (just) access the battery compartment change to change batts.

Unfortunately it means shelling out for another L-plate whilst the one supplied by P1 sits in the box...:bugeyes:
Colin - really appreciate the tip. I have more RRS plates than any sane person should have. I just dug-out one for the Nikon D3 - which is reasonably snug on th bottom, but the vertical plate sits about an inch away from the body. Does the D300/Grip vertical plate fit snug ?

The other MAJOR issue with the V-Grip tripod mount is that it only has the thread and no stabiliser hole (or whatever that thing is called) - so it is prone to rotation unless the plate is sculpted.

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colinlee

New member
...but the vertical plate sits about an inch away from the body. Does the D300/Grip vertical plate fit snug ?
M - There is also a gap between the 645DF and the D300/D700 L-plate in the vertical orientation. The +ve of this is that you can access the lens release.

Despite the non-snug fit, I didn't notice any rotation issues. (Note the biggest lens I used was the 120mm macro so it didn't really stress out the L-plate)
 

Vincent Goetz

Subscriber Member
The other MAJOR issue with the V-Grip tripod mount is that it only has the thread and no stabiliser hole (or whatever that thing is called) - so it is prone to rotation unless the plate is sculpted.

Agreed!
 

carl-b

New member
The other MAJOR issue with the V-Grip tripod mount is that it only has the thread and no stabiliser hole (or whatever that thing is called) - so it is prone to rotation unless the plate is sculpted.

M
The other MAJOR issue with the V-Grip tripod mount is that it only has the thread and no stabiliser hole (or whatever that thing is called) - so it is prone to rotation unless the plate is sculpted.

Agreed!
Can you not cut a small piece of rubber, say from an inner tube? and fit that between the grip and the plate, to reduce possibility of movement?

Yes i know the cost of these items, things like this shouldnt be needed? but worth trying :thumbup:
 
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Googaliser

Guest
Can you not cut a small piece of rubber, say from an inner tube? and fit that between the grip and the plate, to reduce possibility of movement?

Yes i know the cost of these items, things like this shouldnt be needed? but worth trying :thumbup:
The 'gap' is over 1cm - fine in an emergency - but not really ideal. I mean, why not just use some bricks and do away with a tripod all together !
 
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jeffsalt

Guest
Re: Phaseone DF 645 V Grip - updates please

Hi I'm a magazine portrait photographer. I would like to know if any users/owners of the V-grip are still happy with it?

Thank you,
Jeffery
 

Bob

Administrator
Staff member
I originally was not too happy due to the ergonomics and location of the front button, but the convenience of one battery type and moving to a rear button af operation, I use it pretty much all the time when planning portrait orientations.
-bob
 

Guy Mancuso

Administrator, Instructor
I have one but it is a love /hate thing. Been shooting a lot of fashion lately and with the arthritis in my hands its been a huge improvement for me on that level. It still is too big and not ergo friendly but long hours shooting vertical it has been great. I can handhold it very well as well as i have not even used a monopod or tripod shooting this stuff. I also been shooting sensor plus and if I get in the soup I just bump the ISO up.
 
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jeffsalt

Guest
My style of photography is environmental portraiture. Mostly lit, never tripod. I rented one for a week long shoot. But I noticed that the fit wasn't perfect, there seems to be some daylight between the grip and the camera body. However it did allow me use the camera like I would my 35mm cameras. I liked Guy's advice about putting money towards schneider glass, but they didn't come out with anything wider then the 55mm (which I'm happy with).

Thanks again guys I know you are trying to wrap up any projects before the holidays.

Jeffery Salter
www.jefferysalter.com
 

Don Libby

Well-known member
I got to handle on earlier this year while visiting Ken. While I didn't have a DF (or AF for that matter) and no thoughts of getting one I didn't like it on several levels.

I really didn't like the fit and this was on Doug's camera so if it didn't fit well there how do you think it'd fit on an regular/ordinary person's camera.

Didn't like that it had no way to shoot off tripod without attaching yet another plate.

I love the ease of shooting Sandy's 1DsIII landscape or portrait and the L-bracket adds little to the package. The DF on the other hand reminded me very much of an after thought. You'd have the body, the V Grip and then some sort of plate system all cobbled together.

Now that I've sold my Leica gear and am back once again shooting a Phase DF I started rethinking the idea and very quickly passes on it for the very same reasons above. If Phase changes it's body to include the V-Grip or something similar I might just get it. While I do most of my shooting on tripod there are times when being able to shoot in portrait mode handheld without having to be a contortionist just to reach the shutter would be welcome.

Don
 

Don Libby

Well-known member
I have one but it is a love /hate thing. Been shooting a lot of fashion lately and with the arthritis in my hands its been a huge improvement for me on that level. It still is too big and not ergo friendly but long hours shooting vertical it has been great. I can handhold it very well as well as i have not even used a monopod or tripod shooting this stuff. I also been shooting sensor plus and if I get in the soup I just bump the ISO up.
Guy - you willing to rent yours out when the next upgrade comes? :D
 
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Phoakm

Guest
Hi guys, may I know the wireless trigger on the v-grip air can able to trigger pocketwizard plus ii or multimax?
 
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Phoakm

Guest
They will trigger Profoto Air which I own both the D1 and also the 600r battery acutes
Thanks for the inofrmation. Too bad, I do have a acute 600 but with no air sync build in, currently trigger using PW Plus II.
 

Kai Birkigt

New member
I love it.

Fashion photography, studio and on location.

1. Using the same batteries,
2. Profoto Air support,
3. High Speed Sync,
4. FW Update (not so important)
5. Ergonomics: Fits my hands very well (6,3 ft)
6. Vertical use on studio tripod

Cheers,
Kai
 

yaya

Active member
My only gripe is that the integrated L-bracket doesn't mate with my RSS clamps - the plates are too small and slip straight through the clamp. I'm hoping mine is an isolated prob and will discuss with my local P1 rep.
there is a spacer available for RRS heads:

Really Right Stuff compatibility kit for L-bracket (Ensures firm connection with RRS Brackets)
Phase One part number 71062
 
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