Can anyone tell me how to set the LCD screen on the grip? I can get the green back light to work, but that's about it. Thanks in advance :).
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I have this problem when I received the item, and many people might have had the same problem. I spent around 2 hrs of reading the manual and googling for a fix and finally I have found the FIX!!! It's the CR-1620 button button battery that powers the intervelometer which is the culprit. The button battery was dead/weak when I received the item. The display wouldn't change no matter which button I press or how long I press. The battery makes you think that you have received a defective item. Replace the battery with the spare battery that is included and BAM!! there you go, you should have your buttons working again. Here are the steps to change the battery: 1. Open the battery pack tray. 2. On the wall behind the intervalometer display is the button battery cover. 3. Push it down and away from the wall to open the battery cover. (this is tricky! show some patience, dont break the damn cover) 4. You may want to use a pair of tweezers to remove the battery. THUMBS UP IF YOU FOUND THIS HELPFUL!!
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Quite honestly, I set the clock ias in the instructions and c a couple of days it needs setting again. i guess it needs seting in advance of ther outing you qare baout to take and i am not sure itr would even last for that. i do like the battery backup in spite of the clock so I will deal with it but they could fix it if they wanted to.
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Is the programmed interval a bogus feature which does not work? It its real will someone tell me how to activate it?
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I have honestly not been able to set the screen myself....I honestly use the grip for the convenience of changing battery packs quickly without having to take off my DSLR video rig. Sorry that I cannot provide any helpful advice.
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Perfectly? 1. Have you been able to use the LCD display to set a timed interval exposure? 2. did you try to use the grip's arrow buttons to move the focus point while in live mode?
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Thanks, not really an issue, grip works fine. I just wondered, since both batteries are always in play, why the shutter count for each battery and be different. A nit, really.
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jenn.fyi. to reprogram it to manufactory setting. plug in and hold 3 fingers down on top of those 3 buttons for seconds until they all blink green. this will take you back to your new setting
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The on/off switch on the camera grip only controls the buttons. If you're using non-standard batteries inside the grip, you may want to consider swapping them out if you're having battery life issues.
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Hey all! I am also extremely interested in the upcoming Zeikos battery grip for the D7000. I connected with customer support through the Zeikos website (much like @graceful did) and they just informed me that their development department will not have this product ready until the end of April. This is a real downer. Another full month without an alternative to the overprices MB-D11 option.
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Go to "settings - power on by LCD". Switch it to off and enjoy! There is button "power" to switch it on and off under LCD screen.
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I have the Canon T4i and so far the grip works as advertised. I don't see the need for the LCD display, but otherwise the grip is very good, so far.
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Yes- the same thing just happened to us. We purchased this item two months ago and this morning found that the screen had a green scratchy tint. By the evening, we could view nothing. We've tried everything: changing outlets, resetting the base unit, changing out the batteries, turning off the wi-fi in the home in case of interference. Nothing worked! From what we can tell, it's a base unit issue, as the handheld is still capable of pulling up color without issue on the startup screen. Summer better be willing to make this right...For the $200 we paid, it's not worth it...
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Hi Tkh,I had the same problem as well. I got 3 black lines across the screen. I wonder how long does it take for them to replaced the lcd screen. At the same day? Thanks.
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I realize this answer is very late, but in case anyone else has this problem - there's a button to turn the backlight on and off, it is off by default. If it doesn't have that button I would suggest returning it directly to Amazon and ordering a new one.
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When I replaced mine, the screen wold not rotate when it was turned on the side. Had to go into the settings and turn it back on so it would work.I also had to adjust the brightness settings. Hope this help.
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I have some backlight bleeding on the bottom right. It's not too bad, but definitely noticeable when the screen is displaying black. I have not tried to fix it myself yet.
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If you have a friend that has a functional grip, try theirs too. This could help in troubleshooting. Good luck!
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Nathan I don't have a answer for that. I took out mine and tried duplicating what you described; and I stopped about half in, it started to take an increasing amount of pressure to get it to move. I can ho that might have happened to you, since you had no idea what it was supposed to feel like. If you got it all the way in, you may not be able to get it out. I know by now you've seen the instructions on the end of battery housing. You might try adjusting the light so that is almost all the way back toward the top head strap. This is so you can hit the body of the light against the palm of your other hand. Grasp it tightly in your dominate hand, make sure the battery cap is off and pointing down. I was able to hit with a fair amount of force against my other hand. This may help dislodge the battery housing or get out enough so you can grab it with something. If that doesn't work you may have to try something that may damage the light itself. I'm sorry you've had this problem with otherwise excellent light. Good Luck!
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I have several reviews that said there is no backlit display - yet the description of the product says it does have one. Is there a way to activate it or turn it on? Thank you!
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Dont forget any aftermarket fix is never the same as factory tuned. Did you made sure the digitizer and the glass is properly glued together? Sometimes if the job is done improperly it can create a gap so try to make sure everything is set up properly first. Your pen is also much more sensitive tool as it fires magnetic pulses when touched with the screen. Long story short these pulses might activate the screen response while your hand might no longer be able to set it off
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From what I understand this is the BG-E6 grip, which is replaced by the BG-E11 grip for mkiii. However, I have read that while BG-E11 offers a joystick button for better navigation, mkiii owners can still use the old grip. Unless there's another older version of grips, this should work. It's 35bucks, and on amazon prime, I think it's worth investing to see. Worst case scenario is returning it.