ABOUT KAMERAKRAFT

An idea born from an actual need

KAMERAKRAFT began in January 2020 with a simple need: a grip that could protect my Leica M6 on a six-month bike trip while also carrying spare batteries. Nothing on the market felt right, so I set out to build my own.

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With a background in industrial design and mechanical engineering, I handled everything from the first sketch to the final prototype. Thanks to support from trusted industrial partners, the idea quickly became tangible.

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The result was the LMGRIP V1.0; a small batch of just 50 grips. It became the first Leica film-camera grip to combine an ARCA rail, a spare-battery compartment, full base-plate protection, and a clean, minimalist design. When I introduced it to a few Leica groups, it sold out almost instantly.

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From there, KAMERAKRAFT grew. In January 2021, I released the first M10 grip with battery-door access, an ARCA rail, and a spare SD-card slot, followed later by a version for the M11. Each product continues the same mission: to create thoughtful, precisely engineered tools that enhance the shooting experience without compromising the spirit of Leica cameras.

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Julien joined me back in 2023 to take over the Strap section of Kamerakraft, with the same approach I had for the grips. 

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KAMERAKRAFT is still a one-person project. I design, prototype, test and assemble every single grip myself, and so does Julien for the straps. This keeps the process personal, intentional, and true to the original vision: crafting purposeful tools for photographers who appreciate honest engineering and ideas.

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- Vincent Bihler