Testing the BG2 grip?

Mr. B · 02-15-2010, 01:15 PM

Hey there, I did a search and nothing came up so I'm opening a new topic.
Here goes:
I found a BG-2 grip selling locally and I made a deal with the man to try it out. The problem is that I don't have 2 batteries so that I could put the other one in the grip. I ordered it off eBay two weeks ago but it hasn't arrived yet.
So, my question is - can I test the grip, will it work okay if I put the battery from the body in the grip to see if everything is okay (leaving the in-body battery compartment empty)?
Thanks

Ben_Edict · 02-15-2010, 01:37 PM

Yes, it will work fine, with only the battery in the grip. I just confirmed that with my own camera.

Ben

Mr. B · 02-15-2010, 02:32 PM

Thanks, Ben

Mr. B · 02-27-2010, 02:47 AM

Well, the battery arived the day before I bought the grip, but it was charging so I tested it with only one battery (in the grip), works perfectly

I love the grip! I can hold the camera so much easier with my big hands

And it looks cool too. With the 28mm on the K10D

Ben_Edict · 02-28-2010, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by Mr. B

Well, the battery arived the day before I bought the grip, but it was charging so I tested it with only one battery (in the grip), works perfectly

I love the grip! I can hold the camera so much easier with my big hands

And it looks cool too. With the 28mm on the K10D

Yes, these grips are really great. I rarely use one of my cameras without the grip, only when going on a walk in bad weather, when I want to minimize weight and don't expect to seriously take images at all.

Ben

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-01-2010, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Mr. B

Well, the battery arived the day before I bought the grip, but it was charging so I tested it with only one battery (in the grip), works perfectly

I love the grip! I can hold the camera so much easier with my big hands

And it looks cool too. With the 28mm on the K10D

It looks superb with the DA* 16-50 on it with the grip. Everybody thinks I spent even more than the exotic prices I did pay. Without the grip, I don't like the hold on my K10, which is the same size as the K20. I set my battery to grip first, so that if I need to switch out a battery, all I need to do is take out the tray and pop in a fresh battery, but while waiting the in camera battery will cover me.

I switch the batteries when I recharge them both. The one from the grip goes into the camera and the camera battery returns to the grip. I have this idea in my head that this will cause both batteries to get the maximum available life, but have really no idea whether it's true or not.

02-15-2010, 01:15 PM	#1
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	Testing the BG2 grip? Hey there, I did a search and nothing came up so I'm opening a new topic. Here goes: I found a BG-2 grip selling locally and I made a deal with the man to try it out. The problem is that I don't have 2 batteries so that I could put the other one in the grip. I ordered it off eBay two weeks ago but it hasn't arrived yet. So, my question is - can I test the grip, will it work okay if I put the battery from the body in the grip to see if everything is okay (leaving the in-body battery compartment empty)? Thanks

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02-15-2010, 01:37 PM	#2
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Yes, it will work fine, with only the battery in the grip. I just confirmed that with my own camera. Ben

02-15-2010, 02:32 PM	#3
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295 Original Poster	Thanks, Ben

02-27-2010, 02:47 AM	#4
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295 Original Poster	Well, the battery arived the day before I bought the grip, but it was charging so I tested it with only one battery (in the grip), works perfectly I love the grip! I can hold the camera so much easier with my big hands And it looks cool too. With the 28mm on the K10D

02-28-2010, 02:53 PM	#5
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by Mr. B Well, the battery arived the day before I bought the grip, but it was charging so I tested it with only one battery (in the grip), works perfectly I love the grip! I can hold the camera so much easier with my big hands And it looks cool too. With the 28mm on the K10D Yes, these grips are really great. I rarely use one of my cameras without the grip, only when going on a walk in bad weather, when I want to minimize weight and don't expect to seriously take images at all. Ben

03-01-2010, 12:04 PM	#6
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Mr. B Well, the battery arived the day before I bought the grip, but it was charging so I tested it with only one battery (in the grip), works perfectly I love the grip! I can hold the camera so much easier with my big hands And it looks cool too. With the 28mm on the K10D It looks superb with the DA* 16-50 on it with the grip. Everybody thinks I spent even more than the exotic prices I did pay. Without the grip, I don't like the hold on my K10, which is the same size as the K20. I set my battery to grip first, so that if I need to switch out a battery, all I need to do is take out the tray and pop in a fresh battery, but while waiting the in camera battery will cover me. I switch the batteries when I recharge them both. The one from the grip goes into the camera and the camera battery returns to the grip. I have this idea in my head that this will cause both batteries to get the maximum available life, but have really no idea whether it's true or not.