More screw for vertical grip

user111 · 4th February 2006

has anyone tried to mod their vertical grip by adding at least 2 more screws? the traditional design is still a bit flimsy although it saves time

solarii · 5th February 2006

Hmmm...isn't it a little risky? You'll be drilling into the camera body itself.

user111 · 5th February 2006

i dunno much about technical craftsmanship. u may be right.

n0d3 · 5th February 2006

Try velcro? Might work for you.

RossChang · 5th February 2006

na... more direct approach, gaffer the buttom before attaching ur grip. works for me and the grip is solid now... :P

denniskee · 5th February 2006

Originally Posted by RossChang

na... more direct approach, gaffer the buttom before attaching ur grip. works for me and the grip is solid now... :P

hi rosschang
can u pls post photo? how you change battery?

i am facing this problem too. camera to the quick release plate for the tripod is very secure. but the interface between the grip and camera body is bad.

solarii · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by denniskee

hi rosschang
can u pls post photo? how you change battery?

i am facing this problem too. camera to the quick release plate for the tripod is very secure. but the interface between the grip and camera body is bad.

Hmmm as far as I know you don't have to remove the grip to change batteries...magazines are side loading... shouldn't be an issue gaffering the bottom of the camera before attaching the grip.

Snoweagle · 7th February 2006

Flimsy? Quite agree as it is only attached via a single screw to the camera's tripod screw mount.

sk.images · 7th February 2006

Go for the ultimate modification and get a 1D - built in grip

Snoweagle · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by cyber_m0nkey

Go for the ultimate modification and get a 1D - built in grip

Not everyone can afford a 1D series body.

RossChang · 7th February 2006

Originally Posted by solarii

Hmmm as far as I know you don't have to remove the grip to change batteries...magazines are side loading... shouldn't be an issue gaffering the bottom of the camera before attaching the grip.

Correct... you don't need to worry abt the batt compartment... I leave the compartment as it is... :P

coldfish · 16th February 2006

Sorry for my limited vocab but what is gaffer in this case?
How do you, erm, gaffer your camera?
Please enlighten me.

denniskee · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by solarii

Hmmm as far as I know you don't have to remove the grip to change batteries...magazines are side loading... shouldn't be an issue gaffering the bottom of the camera before attaching the grip.

no problem for my 1vhs.
but its a problem for my d60 & 50e.

Snoweagle · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by coldfish

Sorry for my limited vocab but what is gaffer in this case?
How do you, erm, gaffer your camera?
Please enlighten me.

Gaffers are tapes which can help you to protect your camera body against damage. Usually gaffers are best placed on grips as they wear out fastest.

For me, just cut to the shape you want and paste.

sk.images · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Not everyone can afford a 1D series body.

Only a joke Snoweagle....

Snoweagle · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by cyber_m0nkey

Only a joke Snoweagle....

user111 · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Not everyone can afford a 1D series body.

i once had two 1D bodies until i realised that the npe3 battery is a real joke. so i ditched 1D for 1.6x bodies

Snoweagle · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by user111

i once had two 1D bodies until i realised that the npe3 battery is a real joke. so i ditched 1D for 1.6x bodies

1D series are very good cameras. What's wrong with the battery?

coldfish · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Gaffers are tapes which can help you to protect your camera body against damage. Usually gaffers are best placed on grips as they wear out fastest.

For me, just cut to the shape you want and paste.

Got it. Thank you!

Snoweagle · 16th February 2006

Originally Posted by coldfish

Got it. Thank you!

Welcome!

Actually i don't know if i should gaffer my EOS 30 grip cos some parts on the surface are peeling off.

4th February 2006	#1
user111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,719	More screw for vertical grip has anyone tried to mod their vertical grip by adding at least 2 more screws? the traditional design is still a bit flimsy although it saves time

5th February 2006	#2
solarii Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bt. Timah Posts: 1,375	Re: more screw for vertical grip Hmmm...isn't it a little risky? You'll be drilling into the camera body itself.

5th February 2006	#3
user111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,719	Re: more screw for vertical grip i dunno much about technical craftsmanship. u may be right.

5th February 2006	#4
n0d3 Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,494	Re: more screw for vertical grip Try velcro? Might work for you.

5th February 2006	#5
RossChang Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,563	Re: more screw for vertical grip na... more direct approach, gaffer the buttom before attaching ur grip. works for me and the grip is solid now... :P

7th February 2006	#8
Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,822	Re: more screw for vertical grip Flimsy? Quite agree as it is only attached via a single screw to the camera's tripod screw mount. __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

7th February 2006	#9
sk.images Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,253	Re: more screw for vertical grip Go for the ultimate modification and get a 1D - built in grip

16th February 2006	#12
coldfish Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mother Earth Posts: 363	Re: more screw for vertical grip Sorry for my limited vocab but what is gaffer in this case? How do you, erm, gaffer your camera? Please enlighten me.