Does anyone know if it's okay to leave the battery grip on the 70d all the time? Thanks.
864728
There should be no problem keeping the grip on the 70D all the time. You may want to remove the battery tray if the camera is not being used for a long time.
864729
I do it all the time. This will help prevent dust and dirt from getting in when you constantly take it off and put it back on. Just remember to remove the batteries if stored for more than a day.
2255235
i have used dual grip for almost a year now, and it works great. i get about 4 hours of use, even if i do not turn camera off. i suggest taking along extra charged batteries if you intend to shoot more than 4 hours in the day.
1296909
I purchased two of these one for the d90 and the other for the D 7100. I started with my d90 first I have battery packs on both cameras you cannot use these without modifying them if you have a battery pack to answer your first question yes you should have no problem getting to your battery if you don't use a battery pack. So I have not yet installed this on my D 7100 I have found on numerous occasions with my d90 that the camera acts weird with it on. I was in the middle of taking pictures and had to pull it off just to get the camera to operate correctly. So I'm not sure if somehow the rubber was pressing a button or was covering something up the need not be covered. Also yes you can attach your camera tripod without having to remove the cover. These covers are cheap so if you ask me give it a try you might have to do like I have and take an exacto knife and trim rubber thats in your way. It seems as though the other folks like it. Currently mine is sitteg balled up in my camera bag from the last time it caused me grief. Good luck
1686278
you do not need a battery grip...there is a screw, which you can screw to the bottom of the camera, but that would be make operation difficult...I put a make shift strap, and wear it around my neck...hope that helps you
564726
It's not a myth. Using the battery grip improves continual shooting speed. Unless you thought they meant 'shutter speed', it's not a myth. The D90 gets 3-4.5fps before grip and about 7-8 after it.
2012262
Good question. It does matter if grip power is on or not. It stays on. My cannon tells me when power is low. It takes a while for the batteries to empty. I think it was worth it.
861869
It holds a charge extremely well. I used this battery grip for my friends wedding (500+pics) went clay shooting and took videos with pics and still had about 50% battery life on both batteries. I can leave the batteries in the grip and it seems like the charge is the same as when I last used the camera. I highly recommend this battery grip if you are looking for something you can use for a "LONG" time.
2125288
Just received an email from Zeikos about the D7000 battery grip:We apologize it has been push back we are still working on it ; please get back to us within a month we don't have a date yet. Best regards ,Daisa Nuñez
1088201
On my D7100 the hotshoe cover tends to get in the way if you shoot flash often, also get in the way of the battery grip and needs some trimming to allow the grip to seat. I have used for about 3 months so far and no signs of loosening yet
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There`s no problem... i`ve the original one that came with the camera and a Neewer battery, and both of them works fine.... maybe when you check the battery status in the menu of the camera it will display a fewer shots with the Neewer one. The other advantage that you can experience with this grip is the posibility of use the six AA batteries holder, that in may case and using eneloop batteries, last almost twice than when i used the LP E6 batteries.
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The camera will use one battery, and switch to the other when the first one is drained. It will show that the battery grip battery is being used by a "BP" icon next to the battery charge icon. You should however bear in mind that using the second battery in the camera requires unscrewing the battery grip to remove the battery. I personally use only one battery (in the battery grip) and carry the second one in my bag, as I'm always in a position where switching batteries is not really an issue, and using only one battery means a lighter camera. This solution might not fit your personal situation, of course.In case you use two batteries, you can select which one will be used first in the D7000 menu d14. The camera will use one battery, and switch to the other when the first one is drained. It will show that the battery grip battery is being used by a "BP" icon next to the battery charge icon. You should however bear in mind that using the second battery in the camera requires unscrewing the battery grip to remove the battery. I personally use only one battery (in the battery grip) and carry the second one in my bag, as I'm always in a position where switching batteries is not really an issue, and using only one battery means a lighter camera. This solution might not fit your... » Read More The camera will use one battery, and switch to the other when the first one is drained. It will show that the battery grip battery is being used by a "BP" icon next to the battery charge icon. You should however bear in mind that using the second battery in the camera requires unscrewing the battery grip to remove the battery. I personally use only one battery (in the battery grip) and carry the second one in my bag, as I'm always in a position where switching batteries is not really an issue, and using only one battery means a lighter camera. This solution might not fit your personal situation, of course.In case you use two batteries, you can select which one will be used first in the D7000 menu d14. « Show Less
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No you can't. But it is easier than removing grip to get to the camera. You can set the camera to use grip battery first and camera second.
370000
I have experienced the save thing ever since I've had mine over a year now. Also viewing your shots on the screen of your camera while the power is turned to the on position on your grip you will not have all operations of your camera work properly.
1367109
I've always kept my battery grip connected and never had a problem with the batteries draining. It does add weight to it, you can always take them off if it's too heavy for you.
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.
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!
1388556
I mounted this strap on my D 7000 with the battery grip. It works fine for horizontal shooting but if you want to use your battery grip shutter release and other buttons, then you have to remove your hand from the strap and use the battery grip shutter release in that way. If you want to just use the camera shutter release and do vertical shots the strap is fine.