hand grip on SL2-S

[Photoworks]

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27 minutes ago, hoolyproductions said:

Well I've had this handgrip for a full year and (apart from playing with it at home a couple of times) have not used it at all. Looks like I got an expensive case of G.A.S

I think it is pretty well designed and implemented but adds extra bulk (does not fit in most of my camera bags) and normally I travel to photography gigs on foot/public transport so I travel as light as possible.

I'll probably sell it (but whenever I dig it out with that in mind I end up deciding to keep it for a while )

 

there is someone in NY that want to by one. DM if you want me to pass the infos.

I don't use the grip much, but it is useful when the camera wants the extra power for video.

[hoolyproductions]

4 minutes ago, Photoworks said:

there is someone in NY that want to by one. DM if you want me to pass the infos.

I don't use the grip much, but it is useful when the camera wants the extra power for video.

Thanks Photoworks - I live in the European Union and would not like the hassle of customs paperwork for USA  - also not sure if Forum rules allow this type of discussion, but thanks anyway for the suggestion!

[Photoworks]

10 minutes ago, hoolyproductions said:

Thanks Photoworks - I live in the European Union and would not like the hassle of customs paperwork for USA  - also not sure if Forum rules allow this type of discussion, but thanks anyway for the suggestion!

no problem. there is a section for used sales, but I don't think anyone is using it, https://www.l-camera-forum.com/classifieds/

 

[Pelu2010]

On 1/10/2022 at 2:08 PM, Photoworks said:

since there are not much information out there here are some benefits and  drawbacks.

 

+ 2nd battery

- one battery alway in the camera, one battery on the grip.

- Often the camera battery discharges quicken the grip battery, you need to take grip off to change internal battery.

- you need more then 2 batteries since they discharge at the same time.

- you can not swop grip battery without shutting down camera. as soon you take out battery the camera goes off. No continues power for time-lapse and Long video.

+ 2nd battery gives camera more power allowing you to overcome power limitation in 4K and Burst shooting.

+ no more power error when using Sigma and Panasonic Lenses that require more power.

- the grip shutter Botton has a total different feel and sound from the camera one.

- the contact covers get easily lost even when there is a place to store them.

 

 

all and all the benefits are limited.

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Ok, 

that was a hell of a photographer that tested the battery extension! 
I have never heard such a b…. before. 
the powermangement of this camera needs to be fixed! 
sirously! 
you cannot have the camera shooting for several days! 
If you connect to usbc the battery in the camera drains! 
i needed to do a Timelapse from dust till dawn and had to take out the battery and replace. 
now that is tricky because you touch the camera. But try this on a slider! 
i came to the conclusion that the system is useless for long exposures. 
And there the Powermangement is a pain. 
i wish we could address that in a firmware update! 

i came from canon and I never had really sharp lenses. 
now I have sharp lenses but my camera is off, when I need her. 

I am disappointed with the beta test. 
these are obvious things. 
no rocket science. 

i spend 4 nights figuring this out. 
 

and now I am doing the Timelapse’s with a Sony. 
or with a canon. 
less sharp but not that of a bumpy timelapse. 
 

So no i would not buy the handgrip. 
L- bracket will do fine. 

[Pelu2010]

2 hours ago, Pelu2010 said:

Ok, 

that was a hell of a photographer that tested the battery extension! 
I have never heard such a b…. before. 
the powermangement of this camera needs to be fixed! 
sirously! 
you cannot have the camera shooting for several days! 
If you connect to usbc the battery in the camera drains! 
i needed to do a Timelapse from dust till dawn and had to take out the battery and replace. 
now that is tricky because you touch the camera. But try this on a slider! 
i came to the conclusion that the system is useless for long exposures. 
And there the Powermangement is a pain. 
i wish we could address that in a firmware update! 

i came from canon and I never had really sharp lenses. 
now I have sharp lenses but my camera is off, when I need her. 

I am disappointed with the beta test. 
these are obvious things. 
no rocket science. 

i spend 4 nights figuring this out. 
 

and now I am doing the Timelapse’s with a Sony. 
or with a canon. 
less sharp but not that of a bumpy timelapse. 
 

So no i would not buy the handgrip. 
L- bracket will do fine. 

And this is a video centric camera, right? 

A camera with that I am able to record a long interview, ok? 

Or a day with everything rigged and shooting many people. 

Who is doing this with batteries? 

You never know when the camera is running out of juice and you loose "that statement" 

you've been wanting for.