I’ve been loading up on accessories lately, but I ran across this cool grip for the Canon S95 while searching for a grip for my Panasonic GF1. Richard Franiec makes custom grips for a wide range of compact cameras http://www.kleptography.com/rf/, but mainly for bodies that prioritize form over function. These grips are machined out of aircraft-grade aluminum (I’m assuming 6061) and anodized. The S95 grip is beautifully made and fits perfectly with the high bond adhesive. It’s a little pricey for a small piece of aluminum, but the craftsmanship is worth it. All told it was $36.40 shipped (at the time of writing). I did some quick low key shots to show how it looked on the camera. I wish the anodizing was a little darker to match the paint of the S95, but it still looks good.
For those that are interested, I just used a Lumiquest Softbox III feather away from the front at about 45 degrees above the camera. Somewhere around 1/4 power, F11 ISO100. Black foam core was used as the backdrop.
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