The Multifunctional Handgrip M from leica attaches to the base plate of the
leica M Digital Rangefinder and affords a secure and stable grip for
one-handed shooting or when shooting with larger lenses, but it also offers a
range of integrated camera functions. For example, this handgrip affords a
dedicated SCA flash terminal for attaching a flash if the camera's hot shoe is
occupied with a viewfinder or other accessory. The grip's hot shoe can
communicate with the camera just as the camera's own hot shoe. In addition, the
hand grip contains a socket for an external power supply, a DIN/ISO-X sync
socket for studio flash systems and an integrated USB port to connect directly
to a computer for full remote control (with the leica Image Shuttle software)
and direct image transfer.