On Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:22:28 -0800 Dave J Herzstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wrote:
On Wed, 30 Jan 2002 11:00:11 +1000 "Gary Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> Greetings All, >> >> I recently bought a GR20 Grip with a Canon Vertical Release Shutter >> Button. I understand that this button was available some time ago >> (when the 6xx series cameras were current, and perhaps even pre-EOS) >> and that it screws into the T2 (?) remote socket on the GR20 grip >> (or any T2 socket). It has an outer ring which provides a lock >> position and an "on" position. >> >> My problem is that in the "on" position, my cameras (EOS RT and EOS >> 630) will meter and autofocus, but the button will not trigger the >> release of the shutter, no matter how hard I press on it. >> >> Has anyone ever used/owned one of these and is there anything >> obvious that I'm missing in making it actually trip the shutter? >> >> I don't have another GR20 grip to compare it with (just the >> standard GR30's) so I don't know if the button unscrews, or has to >> be removed from the inside of the grip (I'm not game to just twist >? hard on it and perhaps break it completely). This is a potentially >> useful accessory that I'd like to get working properly. >> >> Regards >> Gary > Gary, the button unscrews by turning the body of > the VRB. The red dot on the VRB should line up > with the red dot on the grip. The button rides > within the body, on springs, contacting the grip > points when pressed - you shouldn't have to force > it. Its posible that the button was mounted > incorrectly, resulting in the inability to release > the shutter. BTW, a functional Vertical Release > Button can fetch up to $100 at auction! > > Dave Herzstein Thanks Dav, The button was so tight that I had to remove it using a pair of pliers (carefully) and even then it only took 1/2 turn to remove, so something was obviously wrong. When I inspected the button, it struck me that the only way it would screw in correctly was with the button depressed - any other way resulted in an incorrect mounting of the VR button. Now that I've worked out how to mount it, it works a treat, just as it should - thanks for the help Dave, much appreciated. Best regards Gary P.S. If I get rid of my RT & 630 I may put the grip and VR button up for auction - until then I'll make good use of it! This mail has passed through an insecure network. All enquires should be directed to the message author. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
