BG-E2N question(s)

Hi All

Just looking for some feedback as part of a pre purchase decision???

The BG-E2N and the 40D. Now I think I recall that this grip oddly does not have the AF On button i.e. does not 'match' the body buttons. So for those using the grip and having set the camera to use the AF On button the question is does the grip shutter button behave like the 'default' on the body i.e. half press focus full press shot taken with the body setup to split the functions???

Oh, yes I know you can swap the AF On and * buttons functions but for mt size hands and natural holding of the body that would make using the * button for focusing uncomfortable.

I hope the question makes sense and those with the grip can throw some light on the matter.

TIA

If you set the AF On button as the Focus button in the Creative Modes (eg. AV, M, Tv), then you will need to continue to use the AF On button (on the camera body) for focusing even if you are using the grip's shutter release.

zoom_zoom wrote in post #7980272
If you set the AF On button as the Focus button in the Creative Modes (eg. AV, M, Tv), then you will need to continue to use the AF On button (on the camera body) for focusing even if you are using the grip's shutter release.

Ah! now why the heck did Canon introduce a grip that is for many practical purposes crippled???? Using AF On button I have very usefull and have gotten used to using it all the time but I am seeing the need more & more for a grip but really need true duplication of functions.