Shutter release A700 Vertical grip

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redsim74
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Shutter release A700 Vertical grip

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Hi all,

The vertical grip for my A700 seems to have developed an issue with its shutter release button. I can half-press to focus but the shutter does not fire on a full press (or does so extremely intermittently). I've removed and reattached the grip, removed batteries and done a full camera reset, to no avail.

Has anyone else had this issue?
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Re: Shutter release A700 Vertical grip

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Spray some contact cleaner into the shutter button. I do not have a 700 grip only various others but this approach usually works, and if it does not, the grip needs repair (dismantle, clean, adjust).

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Re: Shutter release A700 Vertical grip

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Thanks David.

I've been meaning to try Contact Cleaner on my A700's scroll wheel as well. Hopefully I will kill two birds with one stone...

Cheers!
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Re: Shutter release A700 Vertical grip

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Just don't overdo it. A tiny squirt, or put a tissue between the squirt nozzle and the gap you are aiming at, so the spray is limited.

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Re: Shutter release A700 Vertical grip

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Well, the Contact Cleaner appears to have worked wonders on the touchy thumb wheel but no luck with the shutter release on the VG.

In a fit of frustration I thumped the base of the VG a couple of times by the shutter button. Miracle of miracles, this actually worked. :lol: I can only assume this dislodged some stubborn debris the spray couldn't reach.
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