andrew_fildes Posted June 13, 1999 Share Posted June 13, 1999 Just bought an old EOS 600 (630) and am learning to love it. I see ads in local trading magazines/classifieds for 'grips' (GR10, GR20, GR30 I think). What are these? Do they all provide cable release as I believe the GR20 does? Why would I need these and if so, which is best?I have been able to work out most functions from reading message archives but: on the bottom of the right hand side, just below the battery cover screw, there is a small screw cover below a red mark. When removed it reveals three gold contacts - two small, one larger. What is this? My best guess is a connection for external battery pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted June 14, 1999 Share Posted June 14, 1999 Only the GR20 provides a remote release socket. You may already have one though, as the socket you describe sounds a lot like the T3 remote release conection! As far as I know there is no external battery pack for any of the 600 series bodies, with or without the GR series grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixseal Posted June 14, 1999 Share Posted June 14, 1999 The GR-20 (standard only with the EOS 620) and the GR-30 (standard with the EOS 600/630, 650, RT) are the same size, but as Bob mentioned, the GR-20 has a T3 remote socket. The GR-20 accepts T3 accessories, including the Remote Switch RS-60T3. <P> The GR-10 (also known as the "GR-10L") has no remote socket but is about 3/4" (2cm) longer than the GR-20/GR-30 grips and makes it easier to grip the camera. The GR-10L also comes with a padded hand strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_fildes2 Posted June 17, 1999 Share Posted June 17, 1999 Gentlemen Many thanks for the advice. You're right, of course - I already have a GR-20 (took it off, examined it minutely and found the little ident. mark). Obviously, I'm living in the past - I assumed that a hand grip was some piece of bolt on gear, probably big enough to mount a big flash gun, sheet music and a couple of pigeons. I'll try and find an instruction manual before I ask my next dumb question. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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