I just ordered this grip for my 5d Mark II and then I hold the grip (Camera Vertical) it loses battery connection and does not work. Is this normal?
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Send it back. I have not had an issue using this grip with the 5dm2 in the vertical position
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No that is not. I have two of these and neither one has given me any problems. Don't let the cheap price fool you, these items have been rated very high and I read many reviews before making an order. Someone should fix this problem for you. As long as you have actual canon name brand legit batteries, you shouldn't have a problem. I would call or email them and let them know. I'm sure you can get an exchange. Hope this helps. On a side note, they sent me two when I ordered one. I have no idea why
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I have one and have only used it a few times ... Without problem ... But this weekend I will try some more to see if I get your problem
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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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It might be an issue with your camera also, to test this place regular battery into camera and test if the battery has connection issues without grip.
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I have not had this problem yet. I guess it could happen, but not on my Canon Rebel yet.
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I have the same camera, and mine works perfectly, so maybe it is not tight enough, or just defective
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First...assuming you are using the 8-AA battery box...once the grip is attached, remove the battery slide and than reattach. You will know it is working if you look on the display on the camera. Directly right of the icon that shows the remaining battery life it will have the letters BP which indicates the power is coming from the battery grip. Also in the camera setup menu go to the option that lets you choose if you want the power to first come from the camera or battery grip...select the battery grip. If you are talking about not able to use the release button on the grip...make sure you rotate the switch next to it so the indicator points to the white dot which selects the grip controls. Finally...do you have the stock battery in the camera plus the one in the grip? If all else still doesn't work....remove the grip and reattach...perhaps the contacts are dirty or defective. It should work...mine works perfectly and is a cheap replacement for the Nikon unit that is identical in performance and looks. Last thing...if all else fails you may have a bad one so return it.
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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.
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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.
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Remove the battery tray any time the camera will not be in use. The camers draws power even when turned off. You will find the batteries will hold their charge,if you remove the tray from the grip
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Not sure why. I haven't had any issue with my unit (yet). You may have a defective Battery or Grip. Sorry...
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I am still waiting for this charger to arrive. But one issue... Just had my EOS 6D with one original Canon battery. I am using a battery grip (wich came with 2 Canon LP-6E replacement batteries. The original LP-6E battery in the original Canon charger did not complete its 1st charge and overnight. It was stuck on like 90%.. I placed it into the battery grip took some shots with the camera. Then placed it back into the original Canon charger. This time the charge completed and all is fine. So there may be some start up quirks with these batteries... I never experienced it before, with any kind of Canon batteries. FYI. I am still waiting for this charger to arrive. But one issue... Just had my EOS 6D with one original Canon battery. I am using a battery grip (wich came with 2 Canon LP-6E replacement batteries. The original LP-6E battery in the original Canon charger did not complete its 1st charge and overnight. It was stuck on like 90%.. I placed it into the battery grip took some shots with the camera. Then placed it back into the original Canon charger. This time the charge completed and all is fine. So there may be some start up quirks with these batteries... I never experienced it before, with any... » Read More I am still waiting for this charger to arrive. But one issue... Just had my EOS 6D with one original Canon battery. I am using a battery grip (wich came with 2 Canon LP-6E replacement batteries. The original LP-6E battery in the original Canon charger did not complete its 1st charge and overnight. It was stuck on like 90%.. I placed it into the battery grip took some shots with the camera. Then placed it back into the original Canon charger. This time the charge completed and all is fine. So there may be some start up quirks with these batteries... I never experienced it before, with any kind of Canon batteries. FYI. « Show Less
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Yes, the grip does not come with the extra "battery". You should hopefully already have 1 of the 2 for your camera.
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I just purchased this and have the 5D Mark lll with the battery grip. I agree its tight. I removed the added pad on the inside and put the camera in, leaving it for a few days. Now it fits really nice, I would say snug. No issues with the zipper or closing. It really is a personal preference.
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This connects to the bottom of the camera. You insert 2 batteries that the camera uses into the grip. It does NOT come with the batteries. You must purchase them separately. You can also use "AA" size batteries. The battery grip makes the camera bigger and for me, easier to handle. Plus you get to shoot pictures twice as long because you have the 2 batteries. I have 2 Cannon cameras and each of them have the battery grip on both. Obviously, I like them.
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I am not sure but do not buy this grip. Something is wrong with mine, the connection that holds the batteries in will not lock properly so I keep losing power and it locks up my camera. I have an RMA to send it back for repair but it takes 6-8 weeks! Just poor!!!!! I am buying Canon.
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I have had no issues with the grip. I would remove it, clean the contacts on the bottom, and try again.
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the grip works great.leave the battery in your camera and a put the second battery of the same type in the grip. It does double your shooting . Tom
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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
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I use it with a 5DMkIII (almost same size as the 7D) and it doesn't fit with the battery grip, but the battery slot is still accessible when mounted on the plate. Hope it helped you. C.A.
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I have the Nikon grip now. Like it but the thing is not sturdy.. it moves. no way to tighten more. I am about to return it and wait.
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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!