Panasonic DMW-BGS1 Battery Grip

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. 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. 
DISCLAIMERS: *One in the camera and another in the battery grip. To prevent damage, system malfunction, or voiding the units warranty, use only specified Panasonic batteries. KEYWORDS lumix, lumix s; panasonic lumix; panasonic accessory; lumix accessory; original accessory; battery grip; power grip; grip; lumix grip; panasonic grip; panasonic oem; lumix oem; dmw-bgs1r; dmwbgs1r; bgs1r; dmw-blj31; dmwblj31; blj31; full frame; full-frame; mirrorless; s series; lumix s1; lumix s1r; dc-s1; dc-s1r; s1; s1r
 

• 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.

Splash Resistant** / Dust Resistant: SPLASH RESISTANT is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this device offers against accidental exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this device is subjected to direct contact with water. MINIMIZING DAMAGE: In order to minimize the possibility of damage, please be sure the following precautions are taken: (A) The Splash Resistant feature only works in conjunction with the cameras, lenses, and accessories that carry the same Panasonic Splash Resistant certification.  (B) The device is not designed to be Dust and Splash Resistant when or if a USB connection cable or the cable holder is attached to it. (C) Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed. (D) Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory card, or other accessory. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed. (E) If this device is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the device. CAMERA MONITOR CLEANING: If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth. (A) Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations. (C) If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result. COLD TEMPERATURES: When using in cold temperatures (10C to 0C (14 F to 32 F): Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating temperature of 10 C (14 F) before use. CAUTIONS: Do not place your hands inside the camera mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.