The BLMs of course.
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The BLMs of course.
BrandonSit
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So does the $137 includes the battery holder for the grip ? 
wrx_sti_22b
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It includes the battery holder for putting 2 pcs of BLM-1. The AA batteries holder have to buy separately... not much point to me then, since 2 BLM-1 last longer & is lighter than 12pcs of AA Ni-Mh.
boyboy1984
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hi friend, I am new in DSLR world, jus got my E-500, second hand. well I am interested in getting the vertical grip too, may i know if I am also eligible for the SGD137 deal? thanks ya
wrx_sti_22b
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Yes, certainly... just go to Lau Marketing, 2nd level High St Building, above the Olympus Boutique/Showroom... say you want to buy a vertical grip for Oly E-500, at $137, quoted by Kathryn, introduced by Andy (me). Becoz i did wrote to Kathryn & told her i won't be buying in a group, but we'll go to the shop to get in our own time... she said ok.
monkeyjopaw
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for a casual user like me, using the E500, would it be worth it to buy this? i figured, i think i'd like the half-shutter press over the longer battery life...
I just picked mine up last weekend and in my opnion it is worth it. I like the way the cmaera and grip feels in my hands now. Was doing some nighttime shooting with relatively slow shutter speeds and a telephoto. I found that my camera holding technique felt more solid and the results appear sharper to me. So for me it helps get better pictures when shooting in portrait mode. I usually carry a spare battery, so the extended life is neither here nor there. But the camera just feels better in your hands.
http://www.laudigital.com.sg/contact.asp
er...they close at 6pm...see if any of our bros here work in the area can pick up for you?
er...they close at 6pm...see if any of our bros here work in the area can pick up for you?
wrx_sti_22b
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I now take vertical shots with ease... & more shots in this orientation compared to last time. Coz it's so easy now. :bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:
I bought mine last Saturday around 7.00pm. Suggest you call and check.
From the manual, it states that for the E-500 (and most likely E-300), auto-focusing (half-press) will work when u using a Oly remote to configure the Batt grip. I will be testing that very soon and update u guys.
Any luck with the 1/2 shuttle function? Any guys with the E500 grip happens to configure it?
Just got mine just now...
Only manage to play for a while only....
So far, right out of the box, 1/2 shutter cannot use.
Nothing is writen in the manual about configuring 1/2 shutter function...
The following was written in the manual...
Learning IR-Control Mode
Camera settings : You must select remote-control mode. Then you can use the shoot button of DX-FBH. You cannot focus with the shoot-button of DX-FBH. The camera can be auto focus on the subject first after operating with the shoot-button of DX-FBH.
This is the instruction to change or reset the settings... I don't quite understand though:dunno: Nothing is written on what other settings that can be configured to.
*You must have an olympus remote control.
- If you want to change or reset the settings, please follow steps 1-5
- Press the reset-button "a" for 5 secs and the LED "b" will be on.
- Point the Olympus remote control unit towards the LED "c" of DX-FBH and press the shutter release button on the remote control.
- When the LED 'b' will be still blinking, the setting is not successful. Please press again the shutter release button on the remote control.
- When the settings is successful, the LED "b" will be turn off
This is how the gripper shutter buttons work...
Once you press & release the shutter, camera will auto focus on image and trigger once image is in focus. From time you press shutter till camera capture image, it takes about 1-2secs. So there's a delay here.
Issue #1
It'll be tricky to take a pic if you want to recompose after the image is in focus.
Normally we'll 1/2 shutter to focus on subject and recompose the subject to wherever we want in FOV. We can take as much time to recompose when using the normal camera shutter button.
With the grip, you'll have to recompose as soon as the image is in focus and before the camera trigger. You'll only have about 1 sec or less to do this...:sweat:
Issue #2
With this grip, C-AF cannot be used with the grip shutter buttons...
*In C-AF, u need to press and hold the shutter button*
So far, I can see these 2 issues.... Personally I have no concern abut these 2 issues.
If anyone has more to add or updates, pls share with us.
Thanx & Regs,
Khai
Wow that was fast. I ordered mine last week and I have it here in the USA from HK in only a week. The price was great too. USD119 delivered by air mail.
One question though, there is a small three postion switch on the side labeled L, R, A, and the manual does not explain it or even show this switch. I have the E510 model.
Anyone have an answer?
Thanks
Trying
One question though, there is a small three postion switch on the side labeled L, R, A, and the manual does not explain it or even show this switch. I have the E510 model.
Anyone have an answer?
Thanks
Trying
You sound so excited, the manual has 2 sided, have you flipped over yet ?
Dahhhh, how embarrassing....never mind.:what::embrass:
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