D-BG2 Grip - no autofocus?

Richard3550 · 06-04-2008, 11:56 AM

I know there's been discussion before about the lack of an AF button on the D-BG2 grip, but is it supposed to auto focus when half-pressing the shutter?

Jodokast96 · 06-04-2008, 12:03 PM

Yes, it is. Check that the On/Off switch isn't stuck halfway, and if that doesn't work, take of the grip and make sure none of the pins are sticking.

Richard3550 · 06-04-2008, 10:35 PM

Thanks - just tried it again and it's working now!

Richard3550 · 06-08-2008, 04:10 AM

And now it won't work again. It just goes straight to firing the shutter regardless of whether it's got focus lock or not.

Mike Cash · 06-08-2008, 05:48 AM

Does the camera have an AF/MF switch that you may have inadvertently moved to the MF position while monkeying with the grip?

*maxwell1295* · 06-08-2008, 06:11 AM

There is a setting in the camera menu that allows AF with remote. At least it's that way with the K100D.....not sure about the 20D.

Richard3550 · 06-08-2008, 11:01 AM

Not that it makes any difference, but remote AF is on in the custom settings. I know the AF/MF switch isn't the problem because the half-press on the body works as expected.