Materials – Using Optional Accessories
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Battery Grip (Optional)
When mounted on the camera, the Battery Grip (DMW-BGS5: optional)
improves ease of operation and grip when the camera is held vertically.
Also, inserting a battery into the Battery Grip provides a stable supply of
power even for long periods of recording.
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The Battery Grip is dust and splash resistant.
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The joystick on the camera body is able to be moved in 8 directions (up, down, left,
right, and diagonally), whereas the joystick on the Battery Grip can be moved in only
4 directions (up, down, left, and right).
Selecting Battery Usage Priority
Selects which battery to use first when the batteries are installed in both
the camera and the Battery Grip.
Getting started:
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Turn the camera off, and remove the cover for the battery grip connector.
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Attach the Battery Grip to the camera.
2
Turn on the camera.
3
Set the battery use priority.
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[Battery Use Priority]
[BODY]:
The battery in the camera is used first.
[BG]:
The battery in the Battery Grip is used first.