The Panasonic DMW-BGS1 Battery Grip is an O.E.M. authorized part officially approved for Panasonic brand Lumix S1 and S1R digital cameras. Provides a comfortable grip plus vertical grip shutter button. For extended shooting time, the grip holds one additional Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 battery for a total of 2 batteries when attached to a LUMIX S or S1R digital camera. To prevent system malfunctions due to an open battery door, the grip provides Hall IC open/close door feedback warnings. In addition to the vertical shutter button the unit provides an extra Fn button, joystick and Autofocus (AF) AF-ON button. When used in connection with the LUMIX S1 or S1R cameras, the grip offers splash/dust/free-resistance.
Features
- Authentic Lumix
This is an O.E.M. authorized part officially approved for Panasonic brand Lumix S1 and S1R digital cameras. Provides a comfortable grip plus vertical grip shutter button. - Extended Battery Life
Grip holds 1 extra Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 batteries and extends cameras batter life for extended shooting time. - Durability
Splash / Dust / Freeze resistance. - Controls
Grip buttons can be used in the same way as the LUMIX S1R/S1. (Fn button, joystick, AF-ON, etc.) - Door Detection
Hall IC battery door open/close detection.