BG-ED3 problems

Garion · 2nd April 2004

My BG-ED3 batt grip (which I bought 2nd hand) has been permanently attached to my 10D body and had been working fine until now, I just found that the shutter release and main dial on the grip fail to work, although the batts/power supply seem fine. (Yes I made sure the switch on the grip was "on", even tried switching it on/off several times, also disconnect/reconnect the grip from the body but doesn't work either). Strangely, the two buttons on the grip (FEL and AF point selection buttons) still work fine. I suspect it might be a connection problem. Anyone else encounter the same problem? And how much does it cost to fix it? Thanks in advance!

Kit · 2nd April 2004

Have you tried wiping the contacts? Could be some dust.

Newbie123 · 2nd April 2004

I got the same prob

Plug in/out fixed the prob but it seems to come back once in a while

rncw · 2nd April 2004

Originally Posted by Garion

My BG-ED3 batt grip (which I bought 2nd hand) has been permanently attached to my 10D body and had been working fine until now, I just found that the shutter release and main dial on the grip fail to work, although the batts/power supply seem fine. (Yes I made sure the switch on the grip was "on", even tried switching it on/off several times, also disconnect/reconnect the grip from the body but doesn't work either). Strangely, the two buttons on the grip (FEL and AF point selection buttons) still work fine. I suspect it might be a connection problem. Anyone else encounter the same problem? And how much does it cost to fix it? Thanks in advance!

well, well....that will be a very good & valid reason to go for a 1D MK2 liao...isn't it???
then you dun have the batt grip problem liao....hehehe

Garion · 2nd April 2004

rncw

U sponsor me lar.

Kit: Thanks for the suggestion, yes I looked closely at the contacts, they are clean, no dust or dirt on them. Seldom detach the batt grip from the body anyways. It was working fine all along until now.

Newbie123: Oic. Ur grip 2nd hand also rite? This could be a problem with the older batt grips, but not sure. How about those who bought their grips new together/after buying their 10D? Any feedback?

StreetShooter · 2nd April 2004

Same here. The shutter button is not very reliable on the vertical grip. Specifically, you can half-press and autofocus, but sometimes it refuses to fire even when full-pressed.

rncw · 2nd April 2004

Originally Posted by Garion

rncw U sponsor me lar.

ouch!!! ouch!!!...headache....headache...

well back to the topic:

it seems this is not an isolated case huh? maybe can feed back to canon and see what they say.

Belle&Sebastain · 2nd April 2004

i share the grip on two bodies, 10d and d30. on the 10d is fine, on the d30 the vertical grip focus point refuses work.

Bluestrike · 2nd April 2004

have you try cleaning the contact on the body itself? might be the problem there?

Belle&Sebastain · 3rd April 2004

tired, somethings it works, most often it will not, sign.

Newbie123 · 3rd April 2004

Originally Posted by Garion

Newbie123: Oic. Ur grip 2nd hand also rite? This could be a problem with the older batt grips, but not sure. How about those who bought their grips new together/after buying their 10D? Any feedback?

Eh.... it was a first hand

espn · 3rd April 2004

Garion, this is it. The die is cast. 1D MKII calling you.

*espn runs back to his own sub-forum.

jbma · 3rd April 2004

I leave mine on the 10D all the time. 3 monthl old though. No problem....touch wood.

gremlin · 3rd April 2004

I got my grip new with my 10D. I did encounter this problem once, where the shutter release on the grip failed to work when pressed... and at the most crucial moment too. In a fit of anger, I swung the camera (with the grip attached) against the wall beside me and it has been working fine ever since.

Ah Pao · 3rd April 2004

Originally Posted by gremlin

I got my grip new with my 10D. I did encounter this problem once, where the shutter release on the grip failed to work when pressed... and at the most crucial moment too. In a fit of anger, I swung the camera (with the grip attached) against the wall beside me and it has been working fine ever since.

You'll got a BIG temper...that's a $3-4K piece of delicate electronic equipment we're talking about...

Luckily no problem...otherwise your head will be the one banging against the wall....

SniperD · 3rd April 2004

try cleaning the contact and if all fails, see if Canon or TCW will be able to fix it... or worse comes to worst: there always the 1D mkII

Garion · 5th April 2004

Thanks everyone for the replies and feedback. Much appreciated.

Guess I will try to make a trip down to Canon Service Centre soon and see if they can solve the problem.

1D Mk II...sigh...wait long long ar...

gremlin bro: wah u the man....if next time dun work how? Slam it on the wall/floor again?

mpenza · 5th April 2004

if Canon can't help, maybe just pass it to gremlin....

HelmetBox · 7th April 2004

the connections in the battery grip should be fairly simple to fix.

I have fixed some older grips and most of them are just loose soldering.

I would offer to help but now exam period.......

If you're not in any rush, I can give it a look after my exams.

Let me know.

Garion · 7th April 2004

Originally Posted by HelmetBox

the connections in the battery grip should be fairly simple to fix.

I have fixed some older grips and most of them are just loose soldering.

I would offer to help but now exam period.......

If you're not in any rush, I can give it a look after my exams.

Let me know.

Thanks dude, really appreciate your kind offer.

Its no problem, I can wait. Drop me a PM once ur exams are over, and we'll discuss further abt it. Good luck for ur exams!

2nd April 2004	#1
Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,512	BG-ED3 problems My BG-ED3 batt grip (which I bought 2nd hand) has been permanently attached to my 10D body and had been working fine until now, I just found that the shutter release and main dial on the grip fail to work, although the batts/power supply seem fine. (Yes I made sure the switch on the grip was "on", even tried switching it on/off several times, also disconnect/reconnect the grip from the body but doesn't work either). Strangely, the two buttons on the grip (FEL and AF point selection buttons) still work fine. I suspect it might be a connection problem. Anyone else encounter the same problem? And how much does it cost to fix it? Thanks in advance! __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

2nd April 2004	#2
Kit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bukit Timah / Melbourne CBD Posts: 6,010	Have you tried wiping the contacts? Could be some dust. __________________ arkitectural photography http://arkitecturalphoto.1x.com/

2nd April 2004	#5
Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,512	rncw U sponsor me lar. Kit: Thanks for the suggestion, yes I looked closely at the contacts, they are clean, no dust or dirt on them. Seldom detach the batt grip from the body anyways. It was working fine all along until now. Newbie123: Oic. Ur grip 2nd hand also rite? This could be a problem with the older batt grips, but not sure. How about those who bought their grips new together/after buying their 10D? Any feedback? __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

3rd April 2004	#14
gremlin Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 990	I got my grip new with my 10D. I did encounter this problem once, where the shutter release on the grip failed to work when pressed... and at the most crucial moment too. In a fit of anger, I swung the camera (with the grip attached) against the wall beside me and it has been working fine ever since. __________________ PixelPixie Wedding Photography \| Blog

3rd April 2004	#16
SniperD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Behind the viewfinder... Posts: 5,954	try cleaning the contact and if all fails, see if Canon or TCW will be able to fix it... or worse comes to worst: there always the 1D mkII __________________ EYE-DEAS

2nd April 2004	#3
Newbie123 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 494	I got the same prob Plug in/out fixed the prob but it seems to come back once in a while

2nd April 2004	#6
StreetShooter Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Katong Posts: 4,702	Same here. The shutter button is not very reliable on the vertical grip. Specifically, you can half-press and autofocus, but sometimes it refuses to fire even when full-pressed.

2nd April 2004	#8
Belle&Sebastain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: here Posts: 3,752	i share the grip on two bodies, 10d and d30. on the 10d is fine, on the d30 the vertical grip focus point refuses work.

2nd April 2004	#9
Bluestrike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: There lor~ Posts: 4,843	have you try cleaning the contact on the body itself? might be the problem there?

3rd April 2004	#12
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Garion, this is it. The die is cast. 1D MKII calling you. *espn runs back to his own sub-forum.

3rd April 2004	#13
jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	I leave mine on the 10D all the time. 3 monthl old though. No problem....touch wood.

5th April 2004	#17
Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,512	Thanks everyone for the replies and feedback. Much appreciated. Guess I will try to make a trip down to Canon Service Centre soon and see if they can solve the problem. 1D Mk II...sigh...wait long long ar... gremlin bro: wah u the man....if next time dun work how? Slam it on the wall/floor again? __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

5th April 2004	#18
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	if Canon can't help, maybe just pass it to gremlin....

7th April 2004	#19
HelmetBox Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,312	the connections in the battery grip should be fairly simple to fix. I have fixed some older grips and most of them are just loose soldering. I would offer to help but now exam period....... If you're not in any rush, I can give it a look after my exams. Let me know.