PIMP YOUR RX100

  In a recent blog posting I described a way to improve the holding of the Sony DSC-RX100.  But you're not always able to use the "handle" solution described in that post.

  The small size and smoothness of the RX100 make it easy for it slip out of your hands if you're not careful, particularly if you're holding mainly with your right hand.

  The RX100 has a small raised grip on the rear on which your thumb can rest and which helps grip the camera.  You can see how most people will hold the RX100 in the photos below.

  Most larger cameras have some form of grip also on the front of the camera around which your other fingers can wrap, improving on the grip of the camera.  Unfortunately, the RX100 has no such front grip, which means you must be careful to hold it firmly.

  Fortunately, an inventive photographer named Richard Franiec who is also a photgrapher has come up with a neat solution.  He machines form-fitting add-ons that provide some purchase for your middle finger to help hold the camera firm.

  The following images show the camera on the left without the add-on and on the right with the additional grip installed.

  Both sides of the add-on grip are shown at right.  It is attached to the camera with some 

3M VHB high-strength bonding tape.  This is basically two-sided tape with a very high bonding capability.  The grip comes with the tape applied.  To install the grip the backing is peeled off the tape pieces and the grip carefully fitted to the camera.

  The grip comes with written instructions and the maker provides several close-up pictures of the installation.

  The grip costs $34.95, plus a small shipping charge.  You can order it here.

  The grip doesn't protrude beyond the current depth of the camera so it doesn't reduce the "pocketability" of the camera.

  I've received my grip and successfully installed it.  It really does increase the confidence of hand-holding the camera although Richard recommends the use of the RX100's supplied wrist strap for additional safety.