I see that this battery grip comes with some sort of cable. What exactly is that cable for and do you have to attach it to make the battery grip work?
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The cable is used to activate the shutter button using the one located on the battery pack instead of the camera button.Without the cable connected, you can only use the camera button as you would without the battery pack. I found is awkward to use the battery back button, so I don't use the cable.It does come in handy when using the camera at various angles on a tripod.
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No The wire is only to give you a second shot button. If its not attached the grip works fine. When it is attached the button on the grip also works as a shot button
1256048
Yes, it is necessary... stupid, huh? I sold the camera last month so I don't have to deal with it anymore.
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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.
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The cable is so you can use the optional shutter release button on the battery grip. It goes between the grip and the remote shutter release connection on your camera. It however is not needed during normal operation.
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It plugs into the remote trigger plug. It makes the additional shutter button functional for shooting in portrait. It is not required if you do not need/intend to use the additional shutter release, and is quickly and easily added/removed.
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You aroused my curiosity so I checked my unit only to find that I also could not slide the battery cover off. I unplugged the cables, then took a thin bladed paring knife (with a dull cutting edge) and slipped the blade into the joint near the thumb grip. For safety I wrapped my thumb with several layers of a dish cloth, then I applied downward pressure and also pressure in the direction of the arrow while also applying prying pressure to the knife blade with the other hand. Before re-installing the cover I applied a thin coating of Vaseline to the slide areas and to the retaining catch. AVOID THE BATTERY CONTACTS! Hope this helps!
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You should not need anything besides the grip for it to function properly. You will probably want to purchase another battery. It also takes 8 AA batteries if you want to go that route. But it should work like intended right out of the box.
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That wasn't the issue at all. I had assumed this was a battery grip by Nikon & with two batteries included I thought it was a great deal. But when I received the battery grip I found out it was a generic grip along with the batteries. I should have known Nikon wouldn't sell it for the price I paid. That is the reason I returned it to seller.
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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.
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You will need cable to attach the charge controller to your batteries. The shorter the better. I used an inexpensive set of jumper cables with 8 gauge wire and I had to reduce it at the controller with a cable end that is a post, generally found at a car audio parts store. The battery end uses a standard ring connector that will fit your battery post.I kept that distance less than 10 feet.
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Yes, just got mine and it would not work. HOWEVER, I discovered the problem ... If I leave the the little latch/key (for the Grip's battery compartment) in the OPEN position, power was supplied. Locking it would causes it to have no power. Obviously this is defective and is going back. Weird, but definitely the issue ... at least for mine.
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The battery cover can be removed and fits into a pocket on the interior of the grip and is hidden inside the grip while the grip is attached. Notice on the left hand side of the picture of the grip, there is a notch out of the plastic where it slides down into.
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The grip is powered by two Canon Batteries similar to the ones that you would use in the camera, if the grip wasn't attached. There is also an insert that comes with the grip that holds a set of 4 AA Batteries that can be used as an alternative to the specialized Camera type battery packs. There is no outlet however? Did you mean AC power IN as in something that will run off of electricity from a wall outlet? It does not have a jack of that sort on it no
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I just purchased the grip. I agree that it is somewhat unclear as to whether or not you will receive two additional batteries with your purchase. I am sorry to let you know that you will receive the grip only. The batteries must be purchased separately.
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It is the style of jaws on the end of the battery cable. As you can see in the picture, the jaws are jacked some they clamp real well to the terminals on a top mounted battery. These cables (jaws) would not work for a battery that have battery terminals mounted on the side of a battery - top mounted only.
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It is just a battery holder. You need two batteries in it. You existing battery will fit in one slot. You also have to remove the existing battery door(there is a place to hold the door in the grip.
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Hi Dow, the grip is also for putting two batteries in, so you load up two of your usual Canon Batteries in the back, close up the door and you are off and running. The Grip has a shutter trigger button and adjuster for aperture on it so that you have those controls when shooting portrait style. Other than that this is it. Also make sure you follow the instructions on how to remove your little battery door, and make sure you store inside the grip compartment that is designed for it, so that you don't lose it.
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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.
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You have to take out the battery to use the grip. The long thing sticking out of the grip goes in the camera. The grip comes with a holder that holds one or two batteries. And a holder that hold 6 AA batteries. I would go with two recharable batteries, since the AA do not last very long. The single battery last much longer than the AA's.
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yes the cable work with out the battery, plus it keeps your controller on with the charging cable pluged in the controller. but it wont carge your controller on it own with out charging battery that is attached to the controller, it would need a charging battery that can be charged to keep the controller on and active.
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I didn't need any extra adapter/connector. Screw it on to you Cam connect the cable to the came and your set. It's a great shooting grip for the price.