Does this battery grip also have a camera trigger that functions? I had bought one for a d3000 and the trigger never worked.
1416302
Yes it does. You have to use the included cable to connect it to the camera.
1416303
Yes, mine works perfectly. It comes with a small cable that connects the battery pack to the body of the camera. No problems.
1416304
Yes the tringer works fine you need a wire attachment to connect you battery grip to your camrea
1416305
I have tested the camera trigger and it worked but I don't use it regularly. I have a D5100 and sometimes my camera won't talk to the battery grip. The camera will be functioning fine, then I will get a warning on the screen that I have the wrong battery type in the camera. I wouldn't keep it as the only battery. You can keep the battery compartment door flap in a little pocket that's on the battery grip. That way if it stops working you can take a battery out of the grip and put it directly into the camera. It's annoying but when it works it's nice to have.
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It does have a trigger button for using the camera in the vertical format (one main reason I bought it), however, unlike OEM grips, this one requires a connection to the camera via an external cable that plugs into the accessory ports located under the rubber cover on the left side of the camera body. OEM units make the connection via the battery connection terminals. This is the reason I returned the item - the cable hangs out (and will catch on everything it touches), and the rubber flap over the accessory ports has to stay open. All in all it's a very amateur looking setup. Also, the grip itself is made from very cheap plastic unlike the camera body. Not at all recommended. It does have a trigger button for using the camera in the vertical format (one main reason I bought it), however, unlike OEM grips, this one requires a connection to the camera via an external cable that plugs into the accessory ports located under the rubber cover on the left side of the camera body. OEM units make the connection via the battery connection terminals. This is the reason I returned the item - the cable hangs out (and will catch on everything it touches), and the rubber flap over the accessory ports has to stay open. All in all it's a very amateur looking setup. Also, the... » Read More It does have a trigger button for using the camera in the vertical format (one main reason I bought it), however, unlike OEM grips, this one requires a connection to the camera via an external cable that plugs into the accessory ports located under the rubber cover on the left side of the camera body. OEM units make the connection via the battery connection terminals. This is the reason I returned the item - the cable hangs out (and will catch on everything it touches), and the rubber flap over the accessory ports has to stay open. All in all it's a very amateur looking setup. Also, the grip itself is made from very cheap plastic unlike the camera body. Not at all recommended. « Show Less
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I own a D3000 and the batteries work just fine. They don't hold as much as the original one but they don't cost as much either and I always carry at least 2 with me.
1367332
Yes it does, the trigger is attached to the bottom where you usually attach to camera. So in a way it does, review specs of the shoe for both, to ensure compatibility
1206694
I'm guessing you're asking if the battery charge-level indicator on the camera display works when the grip is attached. Yes it does. It works with both Canon OEM and aftermarket batteries.
231254
Yes it does. But, I'm not real thrilled with this grip. Charged both batteries, went to an event, and both batteries dead within a hour! Took it off an not used it again.
1306523
Works great....but the one I bought was for my 40D. It doubles the battery power for longer shooting. I also have the same for my 20D and for the same reason.
795225
Yes, the grip does not come with the extra "battery". You should hopefully already have 1 of the 2 for your camera.
1678829
Wow... I'm not sure. I've not had any problems with mine. I have one original nikon battery and one enel14 made by digipower. I would try attaching the grip first, then sliding in the battery tray. Or if you've already tried that.... Load the grip with the batteries, then attach the grip to camera. Does the "AA" tray work? If not, could be a bad grip. Hope this helps... Please do let me know. I'll be doing some research in the mean time.....
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Yes it does. I have a D300 and it works great. What's nice is that is screws right into that port on the D300 and there is no cord dangling. A little tricky screwing it in, but you don't have to have it screwed in real tight for it to work. YES, this is a good one! Just buy it.
67125
Yes it does! It works great. If you want to do off camera you'll need some sort of trigger, but on camera works great.
1285946
Check and make sure you remove the rubber cover that the grip plugs into the camera. The switch needs to be turned on on the grip. Other then that I can't think of any other reason it would not work. I hope this help you.Gregory Bell
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No it will not. I bought one for my D5500 because the description says it is compatible. It will NOT work. It won't turn the camera on. I used both OEM batteries, and the supplied batteries...none would turn my camera on. I used the supplied cable, inserted grip first then batteries, powered on camera first, etc...many different combinations but none worked. I'm not the only one having this problem with a D5500.
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I don't know if it works with a D3000 but what I know is. I ran into so many problems with a lag between shots. I ended up selling it. I need quick successive shots. Good luck.
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First...assuming you are using the 8-AA battery box...once the grip is attached, remove the battery slide and than reattach. You will know it is working if you look on the display on the camera. Directly right of the icon that shows the remaining battery life it will have the letters BP which indicates the power is coming from the battery grip. Also in the camera setup menu go to the option that lets you choose if you want the power to first come from the camera or battery grip...select the battery grip. If you are talking about not able to use the release button on the grip...make sure you rotate the switch next to it so the indicator points to the white dot which selects the grip controls. Finally...do you have the stock battery in the camera plus the one in the grip? If all else still doesn't work....remove the grip and reattach...perhaps the contacts are dirty or defective. It should work...mine works perfectly and is a cheap replacement for the Nikon unit that is identical in performance and looks. Last thing...if all else fails you may have a bad one so return it.
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You don't have to attach the cable to make the battery grip work. On the low end Canon models they weren't design to work with a batter grip that has a shutter button on it. The cable allow you to use the shutter button on the Battery grip. So if you turn the camera side way, you can press the shutter button on the battery grip instead of using the camera's shutter button. If you don't attach the cable, the shutter button on the grip will no work.
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do a search for d5100 battery grip - there are several options. I am not sure if this one will fit your model, though the images look very similar - your best option is to go with one that is labeled for your model - then you know it will work. price ranges is similar - $20 - $52 new.
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No it does not. But it has a built in optical trigger which will trigger to your camera flash. Also there is an option to bypass the pre-flash. (TTL) This comes with a trigger cable to connect to a trigger device.