Does the cable of this batter grip attach to the shutter release port? Is this necessary? Since I need to use my shutter release
1987206
Yes, the cable does plug into the remote shudder release socket so that the release button on the grip will work. The camera will function normally with it unplugged.
1987207
Unfortunately I didn't get to try that since the battery grip was working for me at all.
1987208
The cable plugs into the shutter release accessory terminal, but you don't need to use the cable. The cable is there to activate the shutter release button built in to the side of the grip- handy for taking shots with the camera on it's side (portrait) but you can still easily use the camera's shutter button on top which would leave the accessory port open for your use.
1934421
you can carefully remove the battery door while you have the grip attached, I store it in my bag as there are time I don't want the battery grip on the camera, so I make sure I can return to the one battery setup.
676193
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.
233334
Yes you must remove the battery from the camera. This is an external charger. I normally charge my extra battery this way so I always have a fresh battery handy.
1285946
Check and make sure you remove the rubber cover that the grip plugs into the camera. The switch needs to be turned on on the grip. Other then that I can't think of any other reason it would not work. I hope this help you.Gregory Bell
148222
You cannot use the case with the grip attached. The case fits snug to the camera. The grip is 1/4" thick.
1844953
Just tried removing battery from the grip.(with priority to battery grip) and the camera shut off once I pulled the battery.If battery was set to priority to body and removed the battery grip the camera stayed on. Not sure if one can tell which battery the camera is using during recording (new user to camera) Haven't had the battery die on me yet with a normal day use.
117219
It connects to the GPS port. The GPS port is also where you plug in a shutter release cable.
795225
Yes, the grip does not come with the extra "battery". You should hopefully already have 1 of the 2 for your camera.
770290
The grip comes with a AA battery adaptor you can use in a pinch...I have never tried it as I have several batteries...it is a must have if you take any pictures in the vertical position
663807
If you use the included cable, it does allow you to use either shutter button as you want. It also allows for A/F when pushing either button halfway down. Having to have the cable plugged in is a minor annoyance but otherwise it's awesome.
950531
OMG, thats a cont of this item... not a standart connector, u with need to buy a camera cable like kodak or panasonic cable, that fits perfect.
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.
1743092
yes you need it. the end that plugs into the camera is slightly larger than the generic one. the generic one is too small, stinks huh.
629263
I haven't used it as a shutter release but will work. There's a switch on the transmitter that will switcj from flash trigger to shutter trigger.
414868
According to the manual, you can use cable shutter release. This item is also sold on the Panasonic website (DMW-RSL1E), on B&H;, and on Amazon. So once again the "Panasonic Team" failed to deliver. (Great cameras, hopeless customer support.)
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It's a different cable. This one only fits EOS rebel canons. I needed a separate one for my 7D as well.