Introduction: Old Camera Grips
Manufacturers of old cameras in the past did not think about ergonomics and often did not produce additional grips for their cameras, which were angular, heavy and uncomfortable to hold.
I came across the idea that I would start designing and printing 3D grips for popular models of old cameras.
For now, I have several versions for the Pentacon Six, Kiev 60, Yashica Electro 35 camera, but the grip can be designed for almost any camera model.
I design in Fusion 360 and then print 3D of PLA, WOOD, PET-G or ABS.
Step 1: Pentacon SIX WOOD
Grip for cameras PSIX after modification of the shutter tension with preview on the back. A film label remider has been added to back of the grip
Grip can be stained and varnished.
It smells of real wood (filament contains real wood particles). <3
PLA WOOD (layer: 0,20 mm; nozzle: 0,6 mm)
Step 2: Pentacon SIX Black
Grip for stock Pentacon SIX. Better improves ergonomics (you can hold this heavy camera with one hand).
The grip is made of durable material. It has additional reinforcements, a full base, which translates into maximum stiffness and increased mass.
PET-G or PLA (layer: 0,20 mm; nozzle: 0,4 mm)
Step 3: Yashica Electro 35 Black
Grip for Yashica Electro 35 (all versions).
PLA (layer: 0,15mm; nozzle: 0,4 mm)
Step 4: Modified Pentacon SIX Black
Grip for cameras PSIX after modification of the shutter tension with preview on the back. A film label remider has been added to back of the grip
Render 3D
Step 5: Kiev 60
Grip for Kiev 60.
Render 3D

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15 Comments
1 year ago
Hello, do you sell you’re item on eBay ? Are you alpha3dprinting on ebay?
Question 1 year ago on Step 2
Hi, I would like to order a Pentacon 6 handgrip in black, how do i do it please?
Question 1 year ago on Step 2
Hello, I want to buy the grip for Pentacon Six black.
Question 1 year ago on Step 5
Hi. I would like to buy grip for kiev-60
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1 year ago
How can I order black grip for Pentacon? Thanks.
Question 2 years ago on Step 4
Modified Pentacon SIX BlackWould love to purchase one!!
Question 2 years ago
I own a Pentacon 6TL camera : how can I purchase your black handgrip ? With thanks : JF Bonnin (jfbonnin@live.fr)
Question 2 years ago
Price for the yashica electro 35?
Reply 2 years ago
Cost of grip (black) for Yashica 35 electro is 20€ + shipping.
Write me a PM if you wish..
Question 2 years ago on Introduction
Would it be possible to buy a black one for the Kiev 60?
Reply 2 years ago
I have a prototype of a grip for Kiev 60.
I will test it and if it is O.K., I will contact you.
Question 2 years ago on Step 4
hey do you got a 3d file for personal use ?
best regards
Reply 2 years ago
Sorry, unfortunately, I do not share these files.
Once I shared the file, and later I found projects from it on ebay. :(
It turned out that this person also shared it with someone, and he started selling my stuff.
2 years ago
That looks really nice printed in that wood filament :)
Reply 2 years ago
Thank you.
The best is its... smell. :D
During printing, it smells like forest, and then the grip smells of wood. I love it. <3