Ownuser Grip Review Discussion

[splim]

in order for the grip to provide power to the camera, it has to slot into the battery compartment of the camera..

i.e. with the grip on, there is no place you can put the battery(s) other than in the grip.

 

[harper]

btw, anyone knows if the grip is available at this IT show?...

 

[DiGdUb]

in order for the grip to provide power to the camera, it has to slot into the battery compartment of the camera..

i.e. with the grip on, there is no place you can put the battery(s) other than in the grip.

thanks! didn't know the e510 battery door is removable.

 

[egnaro]

btw, anyone knows if the grip is available at this IT show?...

yes it is selling at $198. :sweat:

 

[steelheart]

why is it so ex compare to the the price stated in this thread. ie $137.

 

[microcosm]

why is it so ex compare to the the price stated in this thread. ie $137.

The cheaper price was the special deal between the distributor and the community when the grip was first released in Singapore.

 

[egnaro]

The cheaper price was the special deal between the distributor and the community when the grip was first released in Singapore.

i remember the last time i went to lau marketing in High Street Centre and enquire about this grip, they also quote me $137. This IT show Ownuser is also run by them.

I really dun understand why it is higher then usual. their velbron tripod and monopod also quite ex. quality so so only.

 

[DiGdUb]

Just got mine from the IT show. 198 and comes with 2 aa battery clips on top of the 2 clips for the oly batteries. Is it compulsory to have both installed clips to have batteries? I left one empty and the camera shuts down when connect the short cable to the usb port on the camera. Is this normal? I have only one battery now, so can't try with 2 batteries to see if will work as normal. If i don't plug in the cable, the one battery can power up the camera, but once i plug in the cable and try to operate the camera, the camera shuts down, and when i unplug again, the camera comes alive again.

 

[steelheart]

The cheaper price was the special deal between the distributor and the community when the grip was first released in Singapore.

Can I get the discounted rate if I go down to Lau and tell them that I'm member of Four Thirds Community?

 

[DiGdUb]

Just got mine from the IT show. 198 and comes with 2 aa battery clips on top of the 2 clips for the oly batteries. Is it compulsory to have both installed clips to have batteries? I left one empty and the camera shuts down when connect the short cable to the usb port on the camera. Is this normal? I have only one battery now, so can't try with 2 batteries to see if will work as normal. If i don't plug in the cable, the one battery can power up the camera, but once i plug in the cable and try to operate the camera, the camera shuts down, and when i unplug again, the camera comes alive again.

can anyone help to try on your e510 with the grip using one battery only and if it functions? thanks.

 

[microcosm]

The agreement earlier with Lau Enterprise was for the initial release, and that is why those who bought the grip earlier had that discount. I am not sure if they want to extend that special for so long. I mean, that would have defeated the purpose for the special for those who bought them earlier.

 

[DiGdUb]

if you want it cheap can get from orient photo for $130.

 

[microcosm]

if you want it cheap can get from orient photo for $130.

There you have it... good buy at OP again...

 

[headfonz]

Just got mine from the IT show. 198 and comes with 2 aa battery clips on top of the 2 clips for the oly batteries. Is it compulsory to have both installed clips to have batteries? I left one empty and the camera shuts down when connect the short cable to the usb port on the camera. Is this normal? I have only one battery now, so can't try with 2 batteries to see if will work as normal. If i don't plug in the cable, the one battery can power up the camera, but once i plug in the cable and try to operate the camera, the camera shuts down, and when i unplug again, the camera comes alive again.

you might want to check your "power" mode. the 1st 2 modes draws power from either the left or right battery only. mode 3 draws power from both at the same time, maybe this is causing the problem?

 

[steelheart]

There you have it... good buy at OP again...

if you want it cheap can get from orient photo for $130.

Thanks Digdub and Microcosm.

I had called OP but they said no stock. sian....

 

[DiGdUb]

you might want to check your "power" mode. the 1st 2 modes draws power from either the left or right battery only. mode 3 draws power from both at the same time, maybe this is causing the problem?

you mean the L R A switch? i have tried all 3, but the problem is the same. I also put to A-type battery as stated in the manual. Its as if the battery becomes very low in power when i connect the cable to the camera USB's port, and fine if i don't connect the usb cable. the camera can take maybe about 1-2 shots, then after that cannot operate anymore, as if the battery is very low on power, until i plug out the usb cable from the camera then it will start working fine again, but the shutter on the grip won't work of course, with the camera only drawing power from the grip.

 

[DiGdUb]

Thanks Digdub and Microcosm.

I had called OP but they said no stock. sian....

i asked yest and said need to order and can get stock on tues. but i was in a hurry so got from IT show instead.

 

[splim]

you mean the L R A switch? i have tried all 3, but the problem is the same. I also put to A-type battery as stated in the manual. Its as if the battery becomes very low in power when i connect the cable to the camera USB's port, and fine if i don't connect the usb cable. the camera can take maybe about 1-2 shots, then after that cannot operate anymore, as if the battery is very low on power, until i plug out the usb cable from the camera then it will start working fine again, but the shutter on the grip won't work of course, with the camera only drawing power from the grip.

I got the same problem as you when I got mine. There is no fixed, you have to go back and exchanged with a working one. Test it before you leave.

 

[DiGdUb]

I got the same problem as you when I got mine. There is no fixed, you have to go back and exchanged with a working one. Test it before you leave.

thanks. will go to change a new one.

 

[egnaro]

Anyone knows when the grip for E410 be available? ANyone knows?

Ownuser grip is also available in Lau Marketing