DIY vertical grip for my 5d... vertical shutter release works:):)

[ikephoto]

Cool, thanks muko. Now I only need to receive it...

 

[smtan24]

Hi, been reading this thread for some time, and finally got a BP-200 from ebay... I desperately need the extra grip (big hands). Once it arrives, I'll sure try the modification smtan24 talked about.. looks pretty simple. But, will I be able to lock focus? and meter?

I suppose I will, but read some posts that lead me to think I may not... can anyone clear that out? Thx in advance!

Ike.

ikephoto field tested it. Works fine. The focus lock and shutter release works fine. You'll need a soldering iron to do the wiring.

 

[jbma]

Yummy. I want one.

 

[Drudkh]

:thumbsup: for those of you who get this to work! Happy shooting!

 

[reactan]

do you guys know if there is an aftermarket grip for the 5D? not having any luck with google or yahoo

 

[Drudkh]

do you guys know if there is an aftermarket grip for the 5D? not having any luck with google or yahoo

don't think there's any or it would have been posted here for sure.

 

[reactan]

don't think there's any or it would have been posted here for sure.

yeah...i thought so too....but kept reading abt a aftermarket grip being available. but without any links to any sites that sell it

 

[muko]

i have been waiting for so long for that one also..
then after hearing sony eat KM then hopeless already...
that's why only now i start to hunt battery pack...

come come... join join...

 

[eow]

Happened to meet d4nie today at marina sq.
wat luck another fellow minolta user with a diyed batt grip;p ...although handled it for a short while
Howver it make a lot of difference especially with such grip...it really help to take portraiture shots easily and comfortably...going to look for a bp200 tmr for those who had some doubt abt it...i can only said it really work very well
and yes...guys quickly get the gurus here to conduct a mass mod of the bp200 batt pack for yr d5d...even if u had to paid to get it done...i would say it worth it

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

smtan24, do you have any recommendation of tools to solder the required parts of the bp200?

any way to test the voltage of the remote cable plugging into the 5d to ensure we wont fry our loved cameras? really tempted to give this diy vg a shot

 

[smtan24]

smtan24, do you have any recommendation of tools to solder the required parts of the bp200?

any way to test the voltage of the remote cable plugging into the 5d to ensure we wont fry our loved cameras? really tempted to give this diy vg a shot

Just a normal soldering iron. Don't need to worry for the shutter to release all the cables must be shorted. Get it wrong and the auto focus at half press won't work. Just refer to the diagram earlier in this post.:dunno:

 

[d4nie]

Happened to meet d4nie today at marina sq.
wat luck another fellow minolta user with a diyed batt grip;p ...although handled it for a short while
Howver it make a lot of difference especially with such grip...it really help to take portraiture shots easily and comfortably...going to look for a bp200 tmr for those who had some doubt abt it...i can only said it really work very well
and yes...guys quickly get the gurus here to conduct a mass mod of the bp200 batt pack for yr d5d...even if u had to paid to get it done...i would say it worth it

Nice to see u eow
Hurry... get the BP200 for fashion show shot

Thanks to smtan24 for providing the detail procedure... :thumbsup:

 

[eow]

Nice to see u eow
Hurry... get the BP200 for fashion show shot

Thanks to smtan24 for providing the detail procedure... :thumbsup:

Tks d4nie for letting me try out the bg

 

[reactan]

went to walk round peninsular 2 days ago... all the Bp 200 sold out liao.... must order from cathy and wait 6 weeks for them to bring it in

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

mscolor website indicates they have ten bp200 for sale at only ten bucks!
unfortunately i called them just now, no more left. :cry:

wonder if there's any other suitable vertical grips to fit the size of 5D

 

[zcf]

Seen this post in DPreview forum, mentioned that a Korea company may make a VG for 5D.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1035&thread=17664850

http://mooya.org/blog/tt/index.php?pl=252

A possible MO item for 5D user? ;p

 

[smtan24]

Seen this post in DPreview forum, mentioned that a Korea company may make a VG for 5D.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1035&thread=17664850

http://mooya.org/blog/tt/index.php?pl=252

A possible MO item for 5D user? ;p

Any idea where to buy and how much? Does it include the battery pack in it?

 

[zcf]

Any idea where to buy and how much? Does it include the battery pack in it?

No idea, no much information (in english), anyone read Korean?

 

[smtan24]

No idea, no much information (in english), anyone read Korean?

Did a simple translation on the web. Only shutter release is available on it no battery pack. Final product not out yet.:cry:

 

[ldft]

Take a look at this: http://www.ebay.com.sg/viItem?ItemId=7602767395

It's a BP200 for Minolta. Would this fit better than the Canon BP200?