Are you a back button focusser with a grip?

MJB DIGITAL · 06-13-2008, 12:53 PM

The only reason I dont have a pair of grips for my cameras is because I cant reach the AF button easlily from the grip's portrait orientation.

I am a back button focusser, and when I tried out the grip in the camera shop, the grip basically killed itself by not giving access to either the existing AF button on the body or a second AF button on the grip...

..would love to hear your responses

**Canada_Rockies** · 06-13-2008, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL

The only reason I dont have a pair of grips for my cameras is because I cant reach the AF button easlily from the grip's portrait orientation.

I am a back button focusser, and when I tried out the grip in the camera shop, the grip basically killed itself by not giving access to either the existing AF button on the body or a second AF button on the grip...

..would love to hear your responses

I feel your pain. I turn on half press when working in portrait mode with the grip attached (which it always is).

dkittle · 06-13-2008, 01:53 PM

I end up not using the grip's shutter release! Ugh, I know, what a waste just to have an extra battery and storage for a card. I REALLY wish they'd allow you to toggle the green button on the grip to either do exposure or AF.

ll_coffee_lP · 06-13-2008, 04:30 PM

I'm a half presser myself and have never tried the grips AF button. Gonna have to check this out...

c[_]

Damn Brit · 06-13-2008, 04:32 PM

The camera feels so much better in my hands with the grip than without. Makes it worth having for that reason alone.
Gary

Venturi · 06-13-2008, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

I feel your pain. I turn on half press when working in portrait mode with the grip attached (which it always is).

Ditto, but only if I'm doing a bunch of portrait shooting. If I'm going back and forth between landscape and portrait I don't even think to use the grip controls at all.

MJB DIGITAL · 06-14-2008, 10:41 AM

thanks for the input, guys. i might pick up a couple just for the fit in my hand, weight and balance.

i almost want to petition for an AF button on a future grip.

anyone with me?

8)

ennoia · 06-14-2008, 05:20 PM

I'm with you, this seems like they could add an option to change the behavior of the green button to AF in the custom options via a firmware patch.

it really does limit the usefulness of the grip without being able to use AF, and i don't like half-press at all.

06-13-2008, 12:53 PM	#1
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170	Are you a back button focusser with a grip? The only reason I dont have a pair of grips for my cameras is because I cant reach the AF button easlily from the grip's portrait orientation. I am a back button focusser, and when I tried out the grip in the camera shop, the grip basically killed itself by not giving access to either the existing AF button on the body or a second AF button on the grip... ..would love to hear your responses

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06-13-2008, 01:31 PM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by MJB DIGITAL The only reason I dont have a pair of grips for my cameras is because I cant reach the AF button easlily from the grip's portrait orientation. I am a back button focusser, and when I tried out the grip in the camera shop, the grip basically killed itself by not giving access to either the existing AF button on the body or a second AF button on the grip... ..would love to hear your responses I feel your pain. I turn on half press when working in portrait mode with the grip attached (which it always is).

06-13-2008, 01:53 PM	#3
dkittle Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	I end up not using the grip's shutter release! Ugh, I know, what a waste just to have an extra battery and storage for a card. I REALLY wish they'd allow you to toggle the green button on the grip to either do exposure or AF.

06-13-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	I'm a half presser myself and have never tried the grips AF button. Gonna have to check this out... c[_]

06-13-2008, 04:32 PM	#5
Damn Brit Guest	The camera feels so much better in my hands with the grip than without. Makes it worth having for that reason alone. Gary

06-13-2008, 10:53 PM	#6
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies I feel your pain. I turn on half press when working in portrait mode with the grip attached (which it always is). Ditto, but only if I'm doing a bunch of portrait shooting. If I'm going back and forth between landscape and portrait I don't even think to use the grip controls at all.

06-14-2008, 10:41 AM	#7
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170 Original Poster	thanks for the input, guys. i might pick up a couple just for the fit in my hand, weight and balance. i almost want to petition for an AF button on a future grip. anyone with me? 8)

06-14-2008, 05:20 PM	#8
ennoia New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 23	I'm with you, this seems like they could add an option to change the behavior of the green button to AF in the custom options via a firmware patch. it really does limit the usefulness of the grip without being able to use AF, and i don't like half-press at all.

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