Questions tagged [battery-grip]
An accessory available for many cameras that allows an additional battery (or possibly AA batteries) to be inserted and duplicates controls for vertical shooting.
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Nikon D40 - electronic shutter activation? (Not IR remote)
For a hobby project I would like to activate my Nikon D40's shutter electronically (e.g. over a wire by a piece of external circuitry I'm building). I cannot use the IR remote control for this as ...
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Hand strap for both shooting orientations (with battery grip)
I have used a hand strap (SpiderPro brand) for a long time for shooting in a horizontal orientation. I recently got a battery grip for my R6 mk ii since I will be doing a lot of vertical shooting. I ...
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What are the dimensions of the Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip
What are the dimensions of the Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip for the Canon 5D Mark II?
I would like the height excluding the part that inserts into the camera.
I looked online (I don't have it) but couldn'...
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Battery grip for sony cameras
is there any battery grip for Sony NEX-F3 cameras?
I've searched a lot and all I find is battery grips for other sony cameras
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Using an external battery pack with my Nikon d5200 caused glitches
So I bought the Neewer Pro Battery Grip external battery pack for my Nikon D5200. I noticed that while using it sometimes the camera will sometimes just suddenly turn off and not turn on until I ...
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In what way do battery grips improve performance?
There are multiple camera models, both DSLR and mirrorless, which get improved performance (higher frame rate, smaller shutter lag) from adding a battery grip.
I would like a technical explanation ...
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Is there a battery grip for the D3200 with a command dial on it?
Are there any battery grips for the D3200 with command dial on it? I ask because the one on my camera is broken. Are there any other alternatives where I can get a sub-command dial?
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Hot-swapping batteries in a battery grip
I was thinking how good this would be for long recordings, where for example, you have the camera connected to a computer as an external camera, and then have it running through digicam control:
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Problem with a battery grip
I recently got a canon 550D with a battery grip (BG-E8) and I love it, but as the grip is heavy I want to use the body only,but when I apart the grip and put the battery inside the camera, it would ...
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Can you get 4-Battery sized Grip for Canon 6D
Are there battery grips available to house 4 batteries for Canon? Is there any other way I can keep my camera powered for long periods of time?
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Battery life Nikon D5100
I've got a problem with my Nikon D5100 that I bought in 2012/2013. It's either the camera itself, the battery or the battery charger.
I don't know anyone with my set of equipment and can't really ...
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Can I enable back-button focus on a 3rd-party battery grip for my Nikon D610?
I have set up my camera to have back button focus. Does this not carry over to the battery grip or is there a way to set that up as well.
I have a Nikon D610 but I have a third party grip (vello ...
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Canon T5i (lp-e8) high capacity battery grip/battery bank?
I have two Canon lp-e8 batteries that I use for my T5i but they run out of battery pretty quickly (only 1,120 mAh each) and then I'm left with nothing.
I have a 15,000 mAh battery bank that I use ...
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Does Nikon make an external battery for the D7100?
I am trying to buy a external battery for my Nikon D7100, but there are many variations on the net and I am confused about which one is good to buy. Does Nikon make an external battery grip or do I ...
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What battery capacity is being presented on my Canon 6d
I have a Canon 6d that gets about 4 hours of battery life on a single batery when shooting time lapse. I purchased a battery grip that holds two batteries and the grip is toggled into the on position....
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Is there an extended-life battery for the Sony NEX-6?
I'm really enjoying my Sony NEX-6, especially the time-lapse application. However, I'm often finding that the camera's battery dies before I can create a long time-lapse (say, 4-5 hours). Is there a ...
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Why are there no rotatable sensors instead of grips for portrait photography?
Why are there (at least to my knowledge) no rotatable sensors instead of grips for portrait photography. It seems like a great solution to obtain a lightweight DSLR for both landscape and portrait ...
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Are third party battery grips good enough?
I have a Nikon D5200, problem is the body of the cam is very small to my hands. I want to purchase a battery grip, that i suppose will give me more space to grip properly.Nikon does not produce grips ...
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How long batteries last with 5DMIII off?
I have a 5DMIII with genuine Canon batteries and genuine battery grip. With the camera turned off, I found that two batteries (in the grip) last for about 10 days, maybe more but I never tested.
Did ...
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Should the INFO display show the status of both batteries in a Canon battery grip?
I have a 5DMIII with battery grip by canon.
By pressing the INFO button, I can only see the status of one battery. Am I not supposed to be able to see the status of both batteries in the grip?
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Battery Grip for Canon T3i [duplicate]
I m intending to buy a Battery grip for my T3i body, want some advice please.
SHould I buy any cheap kind? but if so will i have problems with the battery itself, I m intending to buy Original ...
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Space in the Canon BG-E9 battery grip for ... something?
I was cleaning my Canon 60D camera house and everything, and I took off the battery grip to make sure there wasn't any dust or whatnot inside.
Then I noticed something, there seems to be set aside ...
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Using a battery grip as a back up battery
Do you think that using a battery grip as a backup battery is a good idea? I just bought a used 50d and I need another source of power. Battery grips and normal batteries are similar in price (within $...
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Does using multiple batteries (via grip) improve AF speed?
I want to say I read somewhere that, particularly with heavier lenses (such as the 70-200 F/2.8), having two batteries in the portrait grip would provide extra juice to the AF motor and help it ...
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How does the 3rd-party Pixel Battery grip for 5D Mark III compare to Canon's?
I came across the Pixel battery grip for the 5DMIII (there is a new version now). I'd like to know if anyone has some experience with it, and could share his/her thoughts, since it is three times ...
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Does the battery grip for the Canon 1000D fit on the Canon EOS T3/1100D?
Is the battery grip for 1000D(BG-E5) a direct fit on 1100D ? I was searching for aftermarket and Canon brand ones but they mention that its suitable for 1000D.
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Why buy a battery grip?
Back in the film days I really never liked grips to much I'm not sure why, but lately I have been thinking of getting a grip. I mostly shoot landscapes and nature so the plus for getting a grip would ...
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What kind of Canon battery grip is this?
I just spotted this battery grip, and apparently it's attached to a Canon EOS 50D camera. But what kind of battery grip is this? It has a small LCD display in the upper left corner, as seen from the ...
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Is there a battery grip for the Nikon D3100 which uses standard batteries?
I'm not happy that my DSLR (Nikon D3100) takes expensive, non standard batteries. What I'm surprised about is that there seem to be very few battery grips on the market that use standard battery ...
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What is the correct resting position for a camera with a long lens and a battery grip?
I just got a battery grip for my Canon T3i, which has a 18-135 lens with hood on it.
After installing the battery grip, the body is obviously considerably taller, and the weight of the lens is now ...
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Should I be concerned about the movement of control dials on a battery grip when the camera is moved in or out of a camera bag?
I have a Pentax K-5 with battery grip D-BG4 attached. Whenever I move the camera in or out of my camera bag (a Tamrac Pro 12), the front e-dial is audibly moved. Should I be concerned about this ...
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Is it worth buying a battery grip for my camera?
Recently I heard that a battery grip can enhance the feel of the camera in my hands especially if it's an entry DSLR, and besides, some people claim that it enhances the stability of the camera if you ...
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Why is my new aftermarket battery grip draining power from batteries?
After reading many reviews I decided to purchase the Zeikos grip but B&H discontinued it so I decided to go with the new Vello grip instead.
I think I might have made a mistake. The grip seems ...
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What batteries are best suited to Battery grips?
I have a Battery grip that will add an extra 1fps when used with AA batteries instead of the standard Nikon camera battery. This takes 8 bateries at once
I currently use AA Energizer rechargable ...
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Which battery grip should I get for my Canon 60D and why?
I'd like to buy a Canon 60D battery grip not only for the extra battery power but also, and mainly because of the added size and the extra buttons. (I have huge hands)
My question is; How is this $...
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Is it advisable to bring a camera grip when travelling to China?
I'm heading out to Beijing, China for a week-long trip and I'm trying to figure out how I should pack my gear.
Will a battery grip on a 5D Classic attract too much attention as a tourist?
My general ...
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Has anyone any experience of the Flipbac Camera Grips?
I was looking at Flipbac Grips for my Canon S90. Was wondering if anyone had any comments to share about them. Yes I'd prefer Richard Franeic's custom-machined aluminium version but I'm too miserly. ...
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Are aftermarket battery grips made for the Canon T2i compatibile with the T3i?
I know that the T2i (550d) and T3i (600d) both use the same OEM BG-E8 grip. There are some aftermarket grips (that are significantly less expensive than the OEM one) that are specifically marketed ...
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