[fstop18]

This is for a K-3: Sounds stupid, but I was wondering if the 'on' switch of the grip is just for using the grip for trigger fire. Does the camera detect the power source in the grip if the switch is NOT turned on? If the grip is 'on' is there a power draw from the grip battery?

Any folks like to use the Grip here? thanks.

[Imp]

Yup, the on off switch on the grip controls whether the grip is functional or not

[twilhelm]

The camera will detect the battery in the grip whether or not it is on. You can set, via the menu, which Battery is depleted first. The ON switch on the grip activates the buttons. I use the grips with all my cameras, especially for paid work, I leave the switch off and only use it when I want portrait orientation. It prevents accidental fires that way.

[aslyfox]

The camera will detect the battery in the grip whether or not it is on. You can set, via the menu, which Battery is depleted first. The ON switch on the grip activates the buttons. I use the grips with all my cameras, especially for paid work, I leave the switch off and only use it when I want portrait orientation. It prevents accidental fires that way.

Fstop 18

I own the copy right to all stupid/silly questions but I do not enforce it.

yes, to avoid accidental shutter operation, make sure your grip is turned off

this has happened to me several times,

I would review my photos and say,

that is worse then usual what was I doing and then the " light bulb " went off the grip had been turned on accidently and I got some " mystery " photos

I set my camera to use the grip battery first just because it is easier to swap out than taking the grip off and accessing the battery in the camera body

[twilhelm]

Fstop 18

I own the copy right to all stupid/silly questions but I do not enforce it.

yes, to avoid accidental shutter operation, make sure your grip is turned off

this has happened to me several times,

I would review my photos and say,

that is worse then usual what was I doing and then the " light bulb " went off the grip had been turned on accidently and I got some " mystery " photos

I set my camera to use the grip battery first just because it is easier to swap out than taking the grip off and accessing the battery in the camera body

And here I thought I was the only one with “mystery” shots. When I got my first grip for the K10 I thought it was possessed!

[fstop18]

Thanks folks, you have been really helpful. Happy Holidays to all!!!

[c.perkins]

Last week I had an issue where after turning on the camera and focusing with the half press and taking a picture.
At random times you could hear and see that the camera was auto focusing on its own, then stop and start again.
Sometimes it would do this and at times it would not.
Seemed to have started after purchasing two DA* lenses that have been converted to screw drive.
Thought maybe there is a bug in the screw drive conversion and on both lenses.
Was out the other day and it did it again, very annoying to say the least.
Happened to look down and saw the grip was turned on.
I have good sized hands and if gripping the camera just right, my hand was half pressing the shutter button causing it to auto focus.

Lesson learned.
I always check now

Clarence

[Kerrowdown]

I leave the switch off and only use it when I want portrait orientation

+1 what he said...