Is this product safe to use w/ a battery extender/grip. I use a battery grip, which also attaches to the tripod mount. Wondering if I can use both.
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I don't use a battery grip, so am unable to answer this question. I use the spider whenever I go shooting with my camera, which is almost every day. I love the spider; it has made a huge difference in helping to save my back and neck.
804046
I use a battery grip and have not had any problems. I've seen this question asked a lot in regards to the sling straps and the general consensus is you should be just fine.
804047
You may have a hard time opening battery compartment of the grip with it attached. This is true of my Canon 5D MKII and 7D grips. Minor inconvience but with 2 batteries in there I have yet to have to deal with that on a job. There are screw holes for a mounting plate although I haven't tried mounting one.
804048
I use mine with a battery extender all the time - and with a tripod mount when I'm shooting weddings. It's perfect. I HIGHLY recommend this product.
804049
I shoot a 5D mark 3 with a better grip and 600 flash. No problems, best investment ever! As for the tripod mount too depends on the mount size but some work
804050
I don't see why it would not be, I use it in the same way. Both for my D700 w/grip and D4. Works great, MAKE SURE BATERRY GRIP IS TIGHT !!!!.
1256049
You don't have to attach the cable to make the battery grip work. On the low end Canon models they weren't design to work with a batter grip that has a shutter button on it. The cable allow you to use the shutter button on the Battery grip. So if you turn the camera side way, you can press the shutter button on the battery grip instead of using the camera's shutter button. If you don't attach the cable, the shutter button on the grip will no work.
1070112
You can put 2 batteries on the grip but The grip use one battery at the time and when this battery is power empty the grip uses the other battery. The grip has no switch. The grip is functional with 1 battery if you want. I have big hands and the grip is perfect to have my camera in my hands, ita feel better holding the camera with the grip on. You need a charger for each battery if you want to charge the 2 batteries at the same time. I charge one first and then the other because i have just one charger.
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Yes, but you'll need to take your hand out of the strap if you want to use the shutter on the vertical grip. I just keep my hand strapped in and use the camera's shutter button when I'm out and about and using this strap. I use the grip for the extra battery and only use the grip's shutter when I'm shooting indoors or using my BlackRapid strap for security.
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i use a battery grip for my camera, other than that, they are awesome batteries. ive been using them for a while and no problems. they last a long time
1207473
I don't use a battery grip, but from my research when considering the skin, it was stated you needed to trim a little of the cover on the bottom for the grip to work. Otherwise, this product is excellent, and I am personally glad I bought it!
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After buying this product I took it as a lost. I have a canon 70d with a battery grip. Can you explain your problem a little more. The problem I have with it is that the bottom never threads enough onto the screw (on my slider). As a result it wobbles from side to side. But in terms of hold the camera it does just that once I turn the only nob available
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the grip works great.leave the battery in your camera and a put the second battery of the same type in the grip. It does double your shooting . Tom
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I first ran into some issues where when I had a Nikon battery and a third-party battery at the same time, it the camera wouldn't recognize that a battery was in place. I believe I solved this by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the third-party battery in the camera. There's also nothing that says you NEED to have a battery in the grip to use functions such as the vertical shutter button, so you could always just use a single battery inside the camera body and leave the grip empty. You *should* be able to finagle the order so that you don't have any issues, though. The grip itself is fantastic in build quality, and I highly recommend it. I first ran into some issues where when I had a Nikon battery and a third-party battery at the same time, it the camera wouldn't recognize that a battery was in place. I believe I solved this by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the third-party battery in the camera. There's also nothing that says you NEED to have a battery in the grip to use functions such as the vertical shutter button, so you could always just use a single battery inside the camera body and leave the grip empty. You *should* be able to finagle the order so that you don't have any issues, though. The grip itself... » Read More I first ran into some issues where when I had a Nikon battery and a third-party battery at the same time, it the camera wouldn't recognize that a battery was in place. I believe I solved this by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the third-party battery in the camera. There's also nothing that says you NEED to have a battery in the grip to use functions such as the vertical shutter button, so you could always just use a single battery inside the camera body and leave the grip empty. You *should* be able to finagle the order so that you don't have any issues, though. The grip itself is fantastic in build quality, and I highly recommend it. « Show Less
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It can attach to the tripod socked on your camera however it's not recommended unless you have the optional battery pack attached to the camera. Also mine stopped working approx. a month after I got it. . .new batteries, making sure the battery contacts were tight was no help. I eventually bought the Canon model and have had no problems for over a year.
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You cannot use both at the same time The problem that I am experiencing is that the battery grip doesn't make connections any more. Even though it's on tight there is no power reaching the camera. That's what I sm experiencing right now
1584021
I have not tried it with the battery grip. Give me a day and I will check that out and let you know.
1961669
I've used the battery grip in misty conditions, and some light rain conditions, making sure to dry both the camera and grip off as soon as possible. So far, no indications of malfunction or problems.
1820513
That's right. You use the existing battery slot to port the grip - leaving the two battery slots in the grip for camera use.
1528189
Yes. You can still mount it on any tripod that you normally use. I love this grip! It hold a lot of charge and you can take pictures for ever.
770289
A double A battery adaptor comes with the grip...never tried it as I have spare batteries for it
719644
It mounts fine, I was disappointed with one thing, the battery door on my 5Dmkii does not clear the lip of the cage. I can't change batteries out without taking the camera out of the rig (the center screw should have been drilled about 1/4 of an inch to the left in order for it to properly clear. I will have to get a metal file and scrape out a bit to allow the battery trap door to swing open. Hope this helps.