Old Camera Grips

Introduction: Old Camera Grips

About: Photographer, inventor...

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

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    Daman1000
    Daman1000

    1 year ago

    Hello, do you sell you’re item on eBay ? Are you alpha3dprinting on ebay?

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    JohnW33
    JohnW33

    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?

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    aldocg85
    aldocg85

    Question 1 year ago on Step 2

    Hello, I want to buy the grip for Pentacon Six black.

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    nemanja.budimcic
    nemanja.budimcic

    1 year ago

    How can I order black grip for Pentacon? Thanks.

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    valdormar
    valdormar

    Question 2 years ago on Step 4

    Modified Pentacon SIX BlackWould love to purchase one!!

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    jfbonnin
    jfbonnin

    Question 2 years ago

    I own a Pentacon 6TL camera : how can I purchase your black handgrip ? With thanks : JF Bonnin (jfbonnin@live.fr)

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    adambjallen
    adambjallen

    Question 2 years ago

    Price for the yashica electro 35?

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    Skibek
    Skibek

    Reply 2 years ago

    Cost of grip (black) for Yashica 35 electro is 20€ + shipping.
    Write me a PM if you wish..

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    resoluties
    resoluties

    Question 2 years ago on Introduction

    Would it be possible to buy a black one for the Kiev 60?

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    Skibek
    Skibek

    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.

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    benjaminmenge95
    benjaminmenge95

    Question 2 years ago on Step 4

    hey do you got a 3d file for personal use ?
    best regards

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    Skibek
    Skibek

    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.

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    Penolopy Bulnick
    Penolopy Bulnick

    2 years ago

    That looks really nice printed in that wood filament :)

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    Skibek
    Skibek

    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