Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. at DVinfo.net

Steve Montoto · December 27th, 2011, 10:01 AM

GH2 Battery grip link

Ive been waiting on this company to release a battery grip for the camera and they just sent me an email.

Cheers!

Jeff Harper · December 27th, 2011, 10:37 AM

Steve, thanks for the post. Their website gives me a headache, I remember it from a while back. So it's finally released? Great!

Is there a tripod hole in the bottom of the pack? I'm sure there must be. Looks like a great solution for getting extra longevity. What's it hold, two batteries? That will be awesome.

Please keep us posted on how you like it!

Steve Montoto · December 27th, 2011, 10:47 AM

Yeah, the website kinda gives you a headache, but so far its the only company I know of that offers one. I will report back when I get it and test. It will be nice to add a little bulk to the gh2 and use my same batteries.

Take care!

Jeff Harper · December 27th, 2011, 11:10 AM

Yes, two or more continuous hour of battery life would be a life saver for for weddings. It seems like I am occupied with changing batteries the entire day as it is, so I'm really looking forward to hearing your report!

Patrick Janka · December 27th, 2011, 03:14 PM

pretty cool

Guy Smith · December 28th, 2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Montoto

GH2 Battery grip link

Ive been waiting on this company to release a battery grip for the camera and they just sent me an email.

Cheers!

Thanks for the link, it's good to see accessories like this.

Probably not an issue for video shooters, but it looks like the shutter release on the battery grip only works if a cable is plugged into the camera's 2.5mm shutter release/mic input jack.

Dennis Vogel · December 28th, 2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy Smith

Probably not an issue for video shooters, but it looks like the shutter release on the battery grip only works if a cable is plugged into the camera's 2.5mm shutter release/mic input jack.

Plus it appears the battery unit takes over the shutter release function from the GH2 as it has a shutter button on the front of the unit. Any idea why this would be necessary or desirable?

D

Michael Pekic · December 29th, 2011, 04:39 AM

Dennis:
when you turn your camera to the left (portrait), you don't have to hold the camera at top/bottom positions you can hold her at left/right positions and release the shutter as in landscape mode.

Jeff Harper · December 29th, 2011, 06:47 AM

As Michael says the shutter button on the battery pack is simply an added feature to facilitate snapping photos when you are holding the camera in different positions. This is a common feature of battery packs. This is alien to most of us because most of us are video people learning our way in the world of photography.

It's called a vertical shutter release. (I only know that because I looked it up :)

Dennis Vogel · December 29th, 2011, 05:15 PM

Jeff, yeah, I'm mainly a video guy, too, so turning the cam to portrait mode was the last thing I would have thought of. "Vertical shutter". I learned something new today!

D

Jeff Harper · December 29th, 2011, 05:35 PM

We both did!

Steve Montoto · January 9th, 2012, 03:55 PM

Just got my GH2 battery grips in. My first impression is that they were a little plasticky and light weight when I took them out of the boxs. Its decently built though. After putting them on with my oem batteries(DMW-BLC12PP) it made the camera feel less compact and more substantial. Its no 5d with oem grip but it won't make me feel self-conscious to take on a paying gig. I don't feel any play and the quick-release mounts fine and sturdy to the bottom of it. I took it to a family get together most of the day Sunday and still have 2 bars on my battery indicator.

P.S. I did not use the jumper wire for the side button.

Just my initial thoughts I thought I'd share.

Jeff Harper · January 9th, 2012, 04:00 PM

Thanks for sharing Steve! Glad you like it!

Graeme Hay · January 14th, 2012, 10:10 AM

Interesting... may get one if everyone is happy with them.

Jeff Harper · February 23rd, 2012, 10:33 PM

Steve, the battery grip comes with optional accesories, but I have no clue what they are as listed on the website: ¸UµÙ¹q°T¦³**¤½¥q

It looks like you can buy the grip by itself, or with a battery charger if that is what it is? I don't know what those items are. The third listing shows a second optional piece, I just cant' make out what they are.

Anyone have a clue?

December 27th, 2011, 10:01 AM	#1
Steve Montoto Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 302	Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. GH2 Battery grip link Ive been waiting on this company to release a battery grip for the camera and they just sent me an email. Cheers!

December 27th, 2011, 10:37 AM	#2
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Steve, thanks for the post. Their website gives me a headache, I remember it from a while back. So it's finally released? Great! Is there a tripod hole in the bottom of the pack? I'm sure there must be. Looks like a great solution for getting extra longevity. What's it hold, two batteries? That will be awesome. Please keep us posted on how you like it!

December 27th, 2011, 10:47 AM	#3
Steve Montoto Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 302	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Yeah, the website kinda gives you a headache, but so far its the only company I know of that offers one. I will report back when I get it and test. It will be nice to add a little bulk to the gh2 and use my same batteries. Take care!

December 27th, 2011, 11:10 AM	#4
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Yes, two or more continuous hour of battery life would be a life saver for for weddings. It seems like I am occupied with changing batteries the entire day as it is, so I'm really looking forward to hearing your report!

December 27th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#5
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. pretty cool

December 29th, 2011, 04:39 AM	#8
Michael Pekic New Boot Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Everywhere Posts: 12	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Dennis: when you turn your camera to the left (portrait), you don't have to hold the camera at top/bottom positions you can hold her at left/right positions and release the shutter as in landscape mode.

December 29th, 2011, 06:47 AM	#9
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. As Michael says the shutter button on the battery pack is simply an added feature to facilitate snapping photos when you are holding the camera in different positions. This is a common feature of battery packs. This is alien to most of us because most of us are video people learning our way in the world of photography. It's called a vertical shutter release. (I only know that because I looked it up :)

December 29th, 2011, 05:15 PM	#10
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Jeff, yeah, I'm mainly a video guy, too, so turning the cam to portrait mode was the last thing I would have thought of. "Vertical shutter". I learned something new today! D

December 29th, 2011, 05:35 PM	#11
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. We both did!

January 9th, 2012, 03:55 PM	#12
Steve Montoto Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 302	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Just got my GH2 battery grips in. My first impression is that they were a little plasticky and light weight when I took them out of the boxs. Its decently built though. After putting them on with my oem batteries(DMW-BLC12PP) it made the camera feel less compact and more substantial. Its no 5d with oem grip but it won't make me feel self-conscious to take on a paying gig. I don't feel any play and the quick-release mounts fine and sturdy to the bottom of it. I took it to a family get together most of the day Sunday and still have 2 bars on my battery indicator. P.S. I did not use the jumper wire for the side button. Just my initial thoughts I thought I'd share.

January 9th, 2012, 04:00 PM	#13
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Thanks for sharing Steve! Glad you like it!

January 14th, 2012, 10:10 AM	#14
Graeme Hay Major Player Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 202	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Interesting... may get one if everyone is happy with them. __________________ Independent Filmmaker in Canada's Capital

February 23rd, 2012, 10:33 PM	#15
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Just released GH2 Battery Grip. Just got my email. Steve, the battery grip comes with optional accesories, but I have no clue what they are as listed on the website: ¸UµÙ¹q°T¦³**¤½¥q It looks like you can buy the grip by itself, or with a battery charger if that is what it is? I don't know what those items are. The third listing shows a second optional piece, I just cant' make out what they are. Anyone have a clue?