The Genuine Leica Tripod Holder (14284) is a useful original Leitz accessory designed mainly for improving stability and balance when mounting Leica cameras—especially with larger lenses—onto a tripod.

 What it is

• Official Leica (Leitz) accessory, product code 14284
• A tripod mounting bracket/holder
• Designed to attach to certain Leica M cameras and provide a more central, stable tripod mount point

 Purpose & Use

Leica rangefinder bodies have their tripod socket offset toward one side. This can cause:

• Imbalance with heavier lenses
• Strain on the camera base
• Less stable mounting for long exposures

 The 14284 solves this by:

• Providing a centred tripod socket
• Improving weight distribution
• Often adding a bit of grip and protection to the camera base

 Key Features

• Solid machined metal construction
• Leica-quality finish (often black anodised or chrome)
• Secure fit using the camera’s tripod socket
• Some versions include:
  • Anti-twist design
  • Raised edges for stability

 Compatibility

Typically used with:

• Leica M series film cameras (varies by generation)
• Particularly useful when paired with:
• Telephoto lenses
• Visoflex setups (ties in nicely with the accessory you mentioned earlier)