It is unclear how the controls are accessed on the top and back of the camera. It is a flexible plastic in back or does it have universal buttons .
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It is a somewhat flexible material so you can press some buttons. On ours we can use the power button and the one to take a picture. The problem we have had is with the camera becoming loose in the case and then you can't really use it unless you get out of the water and readjust it is the case.
1457222
Everything is done through the plastic. You can't adjust the focus or settings. Pretty much all you can do is take the snap shot by pressing hard on the plastic.
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there are not universal buttons. You are supposed to be able to operate the camera through the plastic enclosure. It did not work very well which is why I returned the product
1186952
Mine doesn't have any button on "top". But the back side has a different texture and never thought of it as a 'button'. This Cam has never worked on my computer. I pushed Really Hard on the back of it and it actually works now. Thanks for help Me, too!
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Thanks very much for the info., Les. I actually returned my camera when even Panasonic tech support couldn't fix the problem, but I later learned it was not a defective camera. I'll be buying it again in the near future as I think it's a great camera, and I'll be saving your message in an attempt to figure it all out. Also, too bad there's no flash button on the camera and that you have to go to the menu to fiddle with it. That's weird! (and too bad it doesn't pop up automatically, like my Sony) THANKS AGAIN! Jeffroar
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There is a piece that screws to the bottom of the camera. That piece is the coupler that... Yes allows you to snap it in and out.
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It does have a trigger button for using the camera in the vertical format (one main reason I bought it), however, unlike OEM grips, this one requires a connection to the camera via an external cable that plugs into the accessory ports located under the rubber cover on the left side of the camera body. OEM units make the connection via the battery connection terminals. This is the reason I returned the item - the cable hangs out (and will catch on everything it touches), and the rubber flap over the accessory ports has to stay open. All in all it's a very amateur looking setup. Also, the grip itself is made from very cheap plastic unlike the camera body. Not at all recommended. It does have a trigger button for using the camera in the vertical format (one main reason I bought it), however, unlike OEM grips, this one requires a connection to the camera via an external cable that plugs into the accessory ports located under the rubber cover on the left side of the camera body. OEM units make the connection via the battery connection terminals. This is the reason I returned the item - the cable hangs out (and will catch on everything it touches), and the rubber flap over the accessory ports has to stay open. All in all it's a very amateur looking setup. Also, the... » Read More It does have a trigger button for using the camera in the vertical format (one main reason I bought it), however, unlike OEM grips, this one requires a connection to the camera via an external cable that plugs into the accessory ports located under the rubber cover on the left side of the camera body. OEM units make the connection via the battery connection terminals. This is the reason I returned the item - the cable hangs out (and will catch on everything it touches), and the rubber flap over the accessory ports has to stay open. All in all it's a very amateur looking setup. Also, the grip itself is made from very cheap plastic unlike the camera body. Not at all recommended. « Show Less
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the camera twists up and down. You can't tilt the small frame that holds the camera, you have to manually twist the camera down
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The camera has a steel "Ball" type mount. It is not "flexible" like rubber. I personally find the mount very sturdy and can be pointed in any direction from under a roof overhang.
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There are two allen wrench screws in the plastic you need to loosen. They are very tiny. I wound up just very carefully tilting the camera by grabbing it and slowly working it down. ( I didn't have aa small enough allen wrench!) Just turn it slow and it should move.
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The switch is kind of terrible honestly. It tries to distinguish between a full press and a half press kind of like a shutter button on a camera: one switches modes and one switches it off and on. However, it is very sensitive and difficult to control which you are toggling.
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It is connected on the wire coming out of the camera. It is used to adjust it once when you set up camera and stay that way. It is not remotely adjustable.
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Very. Good question. I just got my setup. It. Has two plastic locks that can be set two stop camera from sliding back or forward. I think it will help to keep things safer when the little one is around.
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I found that, when I touch the camera to zoom, it wobbles and moves. So for I found it easier to use the remote that came for my camera for zooming. Panning I place my thumb on the bottom of the camera and pan the camera. There are a couple videos on YouTube that show how to do that. Hope this helps.
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hmmm, if by "the controller" you are referring to the individual using the OTs then yes there are buttons that allow you to do these things. I don't often use them so I can not speak to the functionality of these features.
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It does the same but you have to control them with the camera menu is the differences but its a bit of a learn curve.
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There is a turn switch on the end, that activates the Grip Trigger button yes. No it it does nothing to disable the other buttons on the camera, which means that you can switch back and forth, using the body trigger when shooting landscape and the grip trigger when shooting portrait.
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It was a while ago, but if I remember correctly - yes - it did have buttons on the back to change settings. As for replacement, I purchased the camera and waterproof case as a package deal from Costco. I returned it to them explaining what happened, and they fully refunded my money on both items.
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The plastic is pliable. It is similar to a heavier trash can liner. I could insert my hands and manipulate the controls on the camera or I could manipulate the controls through the plastic. It's pretty much like using a good trash bag over your camera, but it's cut to fit the camera and give you easy access to the viewfinder.