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GH2 battery grip for 110$ (Finally Available!)
  • stefanosstefanos
    I had sent an email to "ownuser" many many months back asking about making a gh2 battery grip. I got a reply yesterday that they finally have a gh2 battery grip available.

    Below is the email I received where you can see company details and links. I know they have an ebay store so my guess is it will pop up there soon but I haven't seen it there yet. I haven't ordered one yet but I definitely want to get one cause I need 1) a proper + safe powering solution without hanging weird batteries and without buying absurd OEM batteries 2) sth to add more "masculinity" to the miniscule and featherweight gh2

    "Dear Customer
    We will tell you a good news.
    About PANASONIC GH2's grip is already on the market in 2011/12/20.

    On this website, you can get more product information.
    http://www.ownuser.com.tw/e_mig_pgh2.html

    On this website, you can buy products through PAYPAL (online credit card page, like EBAY)
    http://www.ownuser.com.tw/e_paypal_panasonic.html

    MIG-PGH2 has four purchase specifications
    (1) MIG-PGH2B = only BODY (B = BLACK)
    (2) MIG-PGH2AB = BODY + MEB-03-c (A = external AA battery pack)
    (3) [New specifications] MIG-PGH2RB =BODY + mini IR 2B & RHS (R = IR Remote, not the wired remote control)
    (4) MIG-PGH2RAB = BODY + MEB-03-c + mini IR 2B & RHS

    We recommend to buy (1) or (3).
    Because AA batteries is not recommended as the main power supply that use on GH2 cameras.
    Thanks for your business and support, wish you and your family a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

    Sincerely,
    Ownuser Customer Service

    OWNUSER CO.,LTD 萬菱電訊有限公司
    E-mail: ownuser1@yahoo.com.tw
    Tel:886-2-2275-6637 Fax:886-2-2275-6371
    台北縣板橋市大觀路2段53號1樓
    1F.,No.53,Sec. 2, Daguan Rd., Banquiao, Taipei, 220, Taiwan(R.O.C)
    Website:http://www.ownuser.com.tw "
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  • brudneybrudney

    guys, does anyone know where I can buy the grip? Seems it's out of stock everywhere...

  • glenpinnglenpinn

    hi there, ok well i am after a battery grip for my sons GH2 but it seems the only place i can find them is here.

    http://www.ownuser.com.tw/main/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new.tpl&product_id=79

    i found 2 ebay stores selling them cheaper but it turns out the one i wanted is for the GH1 not the GH2 so is the above link the only place to buy one.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220759440799?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280649084896?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

    i have also posted up a comment in the GH2 Battery forum offering suggestions for where to buy GH2 batteries and stand alone external power packs for powering cameras on shoots.

    http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/74/gh2-third-party-batteries/p8?post#Form_Body

  • davidp158davidp158

    Now that some users have had this battery grip for a while, I'm wondering how well it holds up after use. I sometimes with the GH2 was a bit larger for better ergonomics, and having a second battery immediately available would be nice. However, I'm concerned that the unit may be loose when mounted on a tripod. Any thoughts on this grip would be appreciated.

  • phazedreality818phazedreality818

    i just got mine yesterday... it feels so cheap.... thank god it works. the socket for the plug doesn't accept the dc plug for the gh2. now i need to find an adapter of some type. and the thing doesn't stay in place, it moves around and doesn't lock in to place. i feel like i wasted my money. later today, i'm going to go buy some velcro tape so it wont move around, and some hockey stick grip tape so it can actually be grippy.

  • DirkVoorhoeveDirkVoorhoeve

    the ownuser grip might be too plastic for serious work. I found that its nice when you only use it handheld, but screw it to a tripod and you'll find that you can do small tilts without unlocking the head of your tripod. That's not good. The back of the grip comes apart allowing your camera to tilt forward.

  • actact

    be careful! These batteries not shows it's level! I bought two. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-DSTE-1600mAh-DMW-BLC12-BLC12-Battery-Panasonic-DMC-GH2-GH2-Free-shipping-/280798897859?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item4160eb26c3

  • lsf2000lsf2000

    I can recommend this charger as well: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/817154-REG/Pearstone_DLC_DMWBLC12_Duo_Battery_Charger_for.html

  • lsf2000lsf2000

    Warning!! read this first: http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/40651#Comment_40651

    @Perder, I have 2 and 2 on the way :-)

    The link i pasted is for a pack of 2 batteries. and they are only 19$ including shipping, so 9.5$ a piece, original at B&H is 50$ +shipping and that is the cheapest i have found. I don't know the quality of these cells in long time use, but DSTE seems to be good performers from past experiences.

  • perderperder

    @lsf2000 Awesome news! Have you tried them, or did you just discover them?

  • lsf2000lsf2000

    @gabb3r: the remote has the following buttons: focus, clear, shoot, timer and b-shoot. it's called mini-rhs2 and there is a manual on the owuser site: http://www.ownuser.com.tw/e_acc_Mini-RHS2.html

  • gabb3rgabb3r

    Oh, and thanks @lsf2000 for that link for the battery, nice find!

  • gabb3rgabb3r

    Hey guys, what can that IR remote do exactly? Can it be programmed for timelapses as well or does it just work as a wireless shutter release?

  • lsf2000lsf2000

    Warning! read this first: http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/40651#Comment_40651

    Just a update,

    1600mah battery that work with battery info!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-DSTE-1600mAh-DMW-BLC12-BLC12-Battery-Panasonic-DMC-GH2-GH2-Free-shipping-/280798897859?pt=Batteries_Chargers&hash=item4160eb26c3

    These batteries work fine with and without the grip and they show battery info on cam, the 2 pack is perfect with the grip and they are cheap and give about 25-30% extra usage time. (6+ hours with the grip and both batteries installed).

    Get 4 of these and you will never run out :-)

  • ed_lee83ed_lee83

    @oraku GH2 batteries.

  • orakuoraku

    So does the Batt-Grip use the GH2 batteries or the older dmwblb13e Batteries?

    Im planning on buy one. I just want make sure i don't have to buy batteries also.

  • MRfannyMRfanny

    thanks lsf2000 and ed_lee83

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @lsf2000

    Thanks for useful report.

  • lsf2000lsf2000

    Got mine today aswell :-) Got the full package with remote and external battery pack (MIG-PGH2RAB).

    The good: + Does not need any cables connected for battery meter to work. Meter even works with the external AA battery compartment! (not sure how accuarate though).

    • It's light weight.

    • IR remote works fine, it's not interfering with the popup flash.

    • External battery compartment is ok, has a belt clip and seems to work fine.

    • Does not cut power if you switch the battery switch between A/B/DC it even works fine set on B with no battery in B compartment. From what I can tell the switch is only used to select what battery the meter should show.

    • Has a extra port for remote trigger (Don't have a external mic to try if it will work with that too, probably not) so one can use a remote even if the grip shutter button is connected.

    • Has tripod hole on the bottom, and has what seems to be good sticky plastic on top to prevent it from moving around.

    The not so good:

    • It's very "plasticy". It could do with some rubberized feel to it.

    • With the full package you will have a bunch of wires coming out all over the place.

    • Battery compartments in the grip does not hold the battery in place unless the lid is there (no "spring-tap" like it has in the camera compartment). And since lids are not hinged I can see these getting lost when one is out in the field, and if you loose the lid you are screwed. The door really should be hinged or there should atleast be a supply of a few extra doors in the package.

    Overall verdict: Ok product, a bit on the expensive side, does what it's adverticed to do. Build quality seems somewhat cheap. Only time will tell how sturdy it really is.

    Hope someone else finds this helpfull :-)

    Sorry for any spelling errors etc. English is not my native language.

  • ed_lee83ed_lee83

    well I got it today. Overall it does what it's supposed to do. A few points: 1) It doesn't have any "knobs" to prevent the grip from twisting. Just some rubber on top. Better than nothing. Might not bode well for long-term usage with follow focus etc. It'll twist eventually. 2) Battery meter works with original batteries 3) I don't have any 3rd party batteries so can't test if they work 4) I logged about 4hr40mins before the batteries gave out. Settings were HBR/25p, 640iso, I.Dynamic @ Standard. 5) If like me you invested in adapters that have tripod mounts, they just about fit while using the grip. In the pic below is the Nikon adapter for example.

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  • ed_lee83ed_lee83

    I noticed on their GH2 page it says it uses DMW-BLB13E batteries? But it refers to the grip model for G2. So... why the hell would they mention that. Can anyone just put my mind at ease and confirm the grip needs to use original GH2 batteries? thanks

  • chrimsbroomechrimsbroome
    @B3Guy - Thats just it, I may want to use a shutter release on long lenses that need a shutter release for very long zooms. However if you can make money out of kits for the GH2 then why not :-)
  • MRfannyMRfanny
    does it twist easily? there doesnt appear to be any lip to prevent twisting. wonder if it comes in silver =)

    oh and how long does it last? recon you could throw up a video review?
  • actact
    no, cable need just for release button on grip.
    It not desire for video, just for portrait stills, I think
  • B3GuyB3Guy
    +1 shutter cable needed, Y/N?
  • azza_actazza_act
    Act, do you need the shutter cable connected for it to work?
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