3rd party battery grip for the Canon 5D Mark IV
Nov 16, 2016 13:29:07 #
LFingar wrote:
Good to know. Thanks. I did notice that the Canon grip appears to have a seal around the base of the tower where it mates to the battery compartment opening. The Pixel model does not. The Pixel also has an "On-Off" switch that the Canon doesn't. What is the function of the switch? Does it shut down all power from the grip to the camera?
From what I've learned about this grip, and from the literature in the box, the Off/On switch shuts off all the buttons on the grip, including the shutter release. This to be used when the camera is being used in landscape mode. The switch then protects from accidentally changing settings. As far as the seal for the tower, I'm going to use this grip in a down pour, or in other bad weather days. Here in Louisiana, the problem is humidity, its in the air. So, keeping connections clean is the answer, and store everything with a silica gel pack.
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Nov 16, 2016 14:13:24 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
mwsilvers wrote:
The Canon grip is made from magnesium alloy, and I doubt your third party grip is. So the build is unlikely to be as comparable as you suggest. But, I'm glad both grips work to your satisfaction and you're enjoying using them.
I understand the underlying quality of construction is vastly different and you get what you pay for. But I don't go into extreme weather conditions with a set up I know to not be up to the conditions. I was vague and only referring to the comparable fit, controls and tactile feel on the camera bodies. Your point is true and important for anyone who is going to base a purchase on price versus quality.
Nov 16, 2016 14:16:44 #
jdubu wrote:
I understand the underlying quality of construction is vastly different and you get what you pay for. But I don't go into extreme weather conditions with a set up I know to not be up to the conditions. I was vague and only referring to the comparable fit, controls and tactile feel on the camera bodies. Your point is true and important for anyone who is going to base a purchase on price versus quality.
Something that worried me when I had a Mieke grip - if it is mostly plastic, how solid is that tripod socket on the bottom of the grip? I mean how much force before it pulls out of the plastic grip and camera and lens tumble to the ground? I ran out and bought a solid OEM grip for my own peace of mind :)
Nov 16, 2016 14:38:06 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
Dngallagher wrote:
Something that worried me when I had a Mieke grip - if it is mostly plastic, how solid is that tripod socket on the bottom of the grip? I mean how much force before it pulls out of the plastic grip and camera and lens tumble to the ground? I ran out and bought a solid OEM grip for my own peace of mind :)
That is a valid point. I use the OpTech straps and sling system attaching to the camera lugs. I don't use the systems that require attaching to the socket since the lugs are built exactly for the purpose of securing the camera when dangling from a strap.
I use the tripod socket for attaching on a tripod. I currently use Custom Brackets rotator brackets on my tripods for quickly going from landscape to portrait or angle.
Through the years, all my OEM grips and aftermarket grips have all worked as I wanted them to. The one exception was one aftermarket grip's controls seemed to not function properly... turned out it was the contacts of the camera body up inside the battery compartment.
Nov 16, 2016 14:44:26 #
jdubu wrote:
That is a valid point. I use the OpTech straps and... (show quote)
I myself use a Black Rapid sling strap attached to an Arca Swiss plate connected to my grip with the tripod connection on the bottom of the grip, never a worry of it pulling out, even Nikon supports the Black Rapid sling strap, but there is always much discussion on the Op Tech/lug connection vs the tripod connections for sure.
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