Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

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p.1 #1 · Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

Update: Resolved - Grip works great with both batteries loaded.

Just got this in the mail. Pretty solid build. Only problem is that when it has 2 batteries in it (both original canon lp-e6) it won't give me a battery status. It's fine with one in there - whether on the right or left side. Anyone else with the opteka grip have this problem? Just wondering if it's defective.

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Edited on Feb 09, 2010 at 10:17 PM · View previous versions

Feb 04, 2010 at 03:49 AM

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p.1 #2 · Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

Hmm I guess no one's using this grip. Anyone using another aftermarket brand where the camera recognizes the battery status with both batteries loaded?

Feb 07, 2010 at 05:37 AM

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p.1 #3 · Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

I have the Zeikos grip for the 5d2 and the battery status seems fine with two batteries.

Feb 07, 2010 at 06:57 AM

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p.1 #4 · Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

Ok thanks. Gonna return mine and pick up the Zeikos.

Feb 09, 2010 at 05:44 PM

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p.1 #5 · Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

I have the Opteka grip and don't have this problem.
With the Canon Batteries it actually shows the level

Feb 09, 2010 at 06:41 PM

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p.1 #6 · Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

Hmmm, mine must be defective then. Thanks the_rebel

Feb 09, 2010 at 06:54 PM

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p.1 #7 · Solved: Opteka Grip Problem for Canon 5d2

Well, after the_rebel's comment, I decided to test the Opteka one more time before sending it back. And now it's working properly with both batteries loaded!

Maybe the problem for the first time I did it was I used completely new batteries that the camera never seen before. Not sure, but I'm happy it works now.

Feb 09, 2010 at 10:15 PM

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