Pretty well necessary with the Rollei Prism on my two "T's", for balance purposes. Dismantled, it is the quick disconnect tripod mount which everyone pays more for (on Ebay) than the Pistol Grip!! Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Fichter To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 6:52 AM Subject: [rollei_list] pistol grip ? Hello all, For those who used the Rollei pistol grip : what are your feelings about it ? Fred