Semantics I guess, but I consider the FG is a battery grip. A
vertical grip to me would be one that not only aids in handling the camera
but also contains a shutter release button. This is one thing I look
forward to in the MZ-S battery grip.
Had some idle time, figured I'd put my two cents in,
César Matamoros II
Panama City, Florida
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dave o'brien [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 9:39 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: FG Grip (was Re: Subject: Re: Camera lens balance)
>
> A scroll of mail from "Donald Ross" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Thu,
> 29 Mar 2001 21:10:16 -0500
> Read it? y
> >The FG Grip is an accessory (most say overpriced) that attaches to the
> Z-1p
> >via the tripod socket with a leather strap that fastens to the camera
> strap
> >lug. It effectively adds an inch to the height of body. Your hand is
> held
> >securely between the strap and the body. I have one and wouldn't be
> >without it. It offers considerable control and balance especially when
> >using longer lenses.
>
> Tanya
>
> This gentleman is describing the FD grip for the PZ series.
>
> The FG grip is a vertical grip for the MZ (or ZX) series cameras which
> takes 4 AA batteries. It does tremendously aid the handling of the MZ
> series, especially with longer lenses and a transforms battery changes
> into a once yearly occurrence.
>
> The FG for the PZ series is an essential purchase if you have big and
> heavy lenses and you're not worried about your camera looking small.
>
> dave
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