Using Optional Accessories
Shutter Remote Control (Optional)
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Battery Grip (Optional)
When mounted on the camera, the Battery Grip (DMW-BG2: 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.
The Battery Grip is dust and splash resistant.
When batteries are inserted in both the camera and the Battery Grip, the battery in the Battery Grip is used first.
When a battery is attached to the camera, the battery in the Battery Grip can be changed when the power of the camera is on.
Recording Video Using Batteries in Both the Camera and the Battery Grip
When a Battery Grip is fitted to the camera and batteries are inserted in both the camera and the Battery Grip, you can record the following types of video to a USB-SSD by using both batteries:
When the [Rec. File Format] is [MOV]
– [Rec Quality] where the resolution exceeds 4K
– [S&Q] video where the resolution exceeds 4K
When the [Rec. File Format] is [Apple ProRes]
– [Rec Quality] where the resolution exceeds 4K or [Rec Quality] where the recording frame rate exceeds 30.00p
When the [Rec. File Format] is [MP4]
– 8K video
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] is displayed on the screen when a battery has been inserted in the Battery Grip. (
] button, [AF ON] button, and joystick each work the same as the buttons and joystick on the camera body.Shutter Remote Control (Optional)
You can connect the Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional) to use the camera as follows:
Fully pressing the shutter button without camera shake
Securing the shutter button during bulb recording and burst recording
Start/end the video recording
Using the functions registered in the video rec. button of the Shutter Remote Control
Registering Functions to the Video Rec. Button
You can register a favorite function to the video rec. button on a Shutter Remote Control.
The functions that can be registered are the same as the functions that can be registered to the Fn buttons for recording (
Setting Items ([Fn Button Set]/[Setting in Photo Mode]/[Setting in Video/S&Q Mode])).
[Video Record] is registered in the default setting.
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] Select [Video Rec. Button (Remote)]
Register functions using the same operations as [Fn Button Set]. (Register Functions to the Fn Buttons)
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Tripod Grip (Optional)
Attach a Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR2/DMW-SHGR1: optional) to use it as a grip for recording while walking, a tripod, or a Shutter Remote Control.
Connect the grip cable to the [REMOTE] socket on the camera.
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DC Coupler (Optional)
Using a DC Coupler (DMW-DCC18: optional) means you do not have to worry about the remaining battery charge even when you are using an external SSD.
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Do not allow sand, dust and water droplets to adhere to or enter the camera. After use, confirm that no foreign objects are adhering to the DC Coupler cover, then firmly close the cover.
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