Battery Grip - BG-R10

[Simon]

Just had this battery grip arrive. I've fairly big hands and although I really don't need it's functionality too much it is an absolute JOY to have fitted to the camera. For general handling I can't see me taking it off. I should add that I have arthritis and so the larger surface area to grip, even though it adds weight, makes it much easier to keep a hold of it.

Now... does anybody know anything about firmware and if it ever needs updating on them?

Cheers

Si

 

[MikeFranks]

Good call. I always go for a battery grip on my camera bodies. I feel the body looks unfinished without one and the ergonomics are so much better regardless of hand size. Plus I never worry about battery life. I haven't heard of firmware existing for the grip, but you've got me curious.

 

[Normware]

Couldn't find an update for the BG-R10 in the US site UK Site, or Canada site. As I don't read Japanese couldn;t find one there.

 

[MaraLee]

Thank you for sharing this! I've been on the fence about the grip, this helps. I have the PD Slide, too. I see your anchor on the bottom, do you have the clutch as well? If so, how does it work with the grip? I love the extra stability it provides with the larger lenses.

 

[LoneRider]

I bought the grip as well, I always seem to get a grip even though I don’t use them that often. I really like that the R5 and R6 both use the same grip.

 

[MaraLee]

I bit the bullet. It's scheduled to arrive Sunday. Now I ponder buying batteries #5 and 6.

 

[Simon]

Thank you for sharing this! I've been on the fence about the grip, this helps. I have the PD Slide, too. I see your anchor on the bottom, do you have the clutch as well? If so, how does it work with the grip? I love the extra stability it provides with the larger lenses.

I've got the clutch but haven't used it. I've struggled a bit using it and having the freedom to move my thumb around all teh bottons and dials. I may have set it up badly. You've nudged me into digging it out and trying it again.

Grip is awesome for stability isn't it!

 

[Simon]

I bit the bullet. It's scheduled to arrive Sunday. Now I ponder buying batteries #5 and 6.

Whoooop! Get in! Canon site UK) had it with a free battery!

 

[Simon]

Good call. I always go for a battery grip on my camera bodies. I feel the body looks unfinished without one and the ergonomics are so much better regardless of hand size. Plus I never worry about battery life. I haven't heard of firmware existing for the grip, but you've got me curious.

I found that theres firmware listed in the 'update firmware' menu option on camera too.

 

[JayAy]

Doh! The battery grip was sitting in my Canon UK basket and is now out of stock! As you've clearly got the one I was going to have, can I borrow it please?