I am an inventor and designer with 75 US patents. I am always looking for ways to improve things. I own an Olympus Pen-F Digital and was looking for a grip that was strong, comfortable, able to add a hand-strap to and light in weight (37g). I went through over 30 iterations and prototypes before finalizing this design.
Here are a few reviews from past purchasers!
- "Worlds better than the OEM ECG-4 grip! MUCH Better handling and lighter giving the camera the perfect balance"
- "AMAZING precision and quality, fitted like a glove to my new Pen F"
- "A clever design and well made. Perfectly functional. Love it!"
- "Fantastic Camera Grip!"
Benefits and Features:
- Ergonomic 3D printed camera grip.
- Very comfortable.
- The grip is held on with a 1/4-20 screw (supplied) that attaches to the Pen-F.
- The grip has a steel 1/4-20 female thread to attach things like tripod mounting plates. The female thread is not designed to take dynamic loads but static loads from stationary mounting on a tripod. For heavy counter-lever loads (i.e. long lenses) use the appropriate tripod lens collars made for balancing the camera/lens arrangement.
- Please make sure the grip is secure in place before using the camera. (3D printing can leave some bumps, gaps and surfaces that are not completely smooth, but these do not affect the actual purpose/use of the grip)
- Grip was tested with nine (9) pounds, or 4,082g (FYI - the Pen-F weighs 387g and the 300mm PRO weighs 1270g), of weight on the bottom platform. No cracks or failures occurred. Not bad for something that only weighs 37g!
- 3D printed with material similar in strength to ABS. (Approximately 3 hours of prep, printing and finish time per grip!)
- Easy access to battery and memory card.
- Designed to accept a hand-strap (not included)
- Grip does not impede with any functions of the camera body.
- THIS KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE an Olympus Pen-F Camera body or Lens. Only the grip and the mounting hardware are included.
The Camera Grip for other cameras can be found in my eBay store.
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As is normal for FDM 3D-printing; there may be gaps, protrusions and imperfections in the surfaces of the print (see photos), but none of these imperfections will impede the use. I try to sand off any anomalies that may interfere with the grip. If I miss some, a file will easily smooth the area.
Always use a camera strap to prevent accidental dropping of your camera!