Is it as simple as insert battery, remove cap on holder and contact cover on camera, screw in and lock ? I couldn't get mine to work at all
1298817
Yes, it should be that simple. But...there is a lock lever on the back of the HLD-7 and if it is in the "Lock" position then the controls on the HLD-7 won't work. I've forgotten about that one before....
1298818
Yes, it should be that easy -- you don't even need to insert a battery, technically, as long as there is one in the body.What didn't work? Did you turn the switch from Lock to the on position on the grip?
1298819
yes that easy I did have one that was bad and ate batteries like no more than 100 frames and battery was dead ? so could be they have a issue with quality control ? but should have worked
1298820
Yes, that's all there is to it. But you also need to switch it on using the small lever that indicates "lock" You may also want to set the camera to use the battery in the grip first then the battery in the camera.
1126864
You should use a hex key. I was able to tighten it by hand but it would be more secure with the key. Alternatively, You can just use the normal screw that comes with the camera. Not sure why they felt the need to change it up here because I found that the screw works just fine.
1683665
My camera is new so I have not repaced the batteries yet but I find the door latch awkward and difficult to use. I'm hoping that I don't have problems and will be very careful when replacing batteries. Sorry if this is not very helpful.
2097470
Try a new battery. Mine has worked fine. Be sure camera is set on remote connection so the remote and camera "see" each other.
1295996
1) Did you read the instruction booklets prior to use?2) Did you charge the battery fully before use?3) Was the battery inserted correctly?4) Was the film inserted correctly?5) What do you mean exactly by the camera not working? 6) Is it not taking photos at all? 7) It evidently turns on, if you say all icons are flashing. Did you click mode until the mode you preferred stayed on?Mine works ok. If your answer is yes for #s1-4 & 6, then contact the seller.
1006399
Yes. The first two answers are correct. Very easy. Uses a watch type battery that fits under pull out on upper rh side of camera as you look at the back.
740499
Thanks MC.While I was frustrated it occurred to me to do the same so I attempted to remove the battery. Like you said, "it works every time." Thank you again. I think now I'll really enjoy this camera.
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.
347278
I slide the lock and slip the front of the base-plate into the hook on the front (the opposite side from where the slide is) then press the base-plate down on the back (close to the slide). It has to go in at an angle and then the back goes down and when you release the slide it should lock into place. Note the base-plate is the part with the screw that normally goes onto your camera. mine shipped to me together, if yours did not then maybe you do have bad fitting pieces.
865858
Hard to say. Borrow one from a friend and see if it works. If it does, it's as simple as replacing it. If it doesn't, the trouble is at the camera end and you'll need to have the camera looked at.
2186624
Simply remove the battery compartment cover on the camera. Store it in the extension of the grip that sticks up. Take the battery out of the camera. Place the extension that you just stored the cover into the camera. Use the tripod screw to secure the connection. Put batteries in the grip and you're good to go.
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Wow... I'm not sure. I've not had any problems with mine. I have one original nikon battery and one enel14 made by digipower. I would try attaching the grip first, then sliding in the battery tray. Or if you've already tried that.... Load the grip with the batteries, then attach the grip to camera. Does the "AA" tray work? If not, could be a bad grip. Hope this helps... Please do let me know. I'll be doing some research in the mean time.....
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I'm having the same issue. The camera has never worked. It freezes as soon as I take one picture. I just bought it in July, so I'm sending it to an authorized repair shop (as per Kodak), to see if they can help. It does reset if I pop out the battery, but it takes one photo, and then locks up again.
50550
What kind of batteries did you put inside if the battery grip? Are the batteries fully charged? Some of the off-brand batteries have issues. Try all your batteries individually in the camera without the grip, just to make sure they all work and ate compatible with your camera, then proceed to put them in the grip and try again. I found that sometimes my camera will lock up and will not turn on, but pulling out the battery compartment and putting it back in will fix it. Hopefully yours does the same.
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Sometimes if you "rush" the process, you will find that the camera action "freezes up." Try rebooting the camera by taking the battery out or plugging it in to your computer; anything that might trip or signal the mechanism. Don't push or force it, of course. If it locks-up often, then obviously, there are problems with the camera. I bought the insurance offered through Amazon, just for such circumstances.
1378643
I would at least contact the vendor. If no help, then the joby people. Maybe there is a defect. Be sure to check your camera's fitting, maybe it's stripped.
123314
Call I go or go to their site, they probably have a solution....they don't seem to have a tip but is it a universal micro USB or ?can't have tips for everything...cameras are still proprietary, at least cell phones have got somewhat better...