DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 

DPChallenge Forums >> Hardware and Software >> Canon battery grip - generic brands?
Pages:  
Showing posts 1 - 13 of 13, (reverse)
AuthorThread
 02/27/2011 07:56:21 PM · #1
Hey folks,

I'm looking to purchase a battery grip for my Canon 550D Rebel T2i. The canon brand is around $150, whereas generic brands are in the $30-40 range.

I'm not a professional photographer, just want the extra grip for ease of use when I switch from landscape to portrait orientation, and the extra battery slot never hurts.

Is there anything wrong with getting the generic (eg. Opteka) brands, or is a battery grip not something you'd want to mess with by going with anything but Canon?

If anyone is currently using a non-Canon brand grip, would they recommend it?
 02/27/2011 08:05:54 PM · #2
My Polaroid grip is fine on the 50D, except that once in a while the sun or other lights seem to trigger the darn infrared remote switch... =\
 02/27/2011 08:33:42 PM · #3
I have a Phottix brand grip on my 5dII and love it! Very solid and looks and acts identical to the canon brand. Nothing but praise for this company. Especially when an original grip, is $429 can. Yeah, just crazy if you ask me. Add two batteries and now your at $700 +.
Yeah, I love my $90 Phottix!
 02/27/2011 09:53:39 PM · #4
Where's you get your grips from?
 02/27/2011 10:23:37 PM · #5
Zeikos makes a pretty good grip for the canons I had one for my 7D and really liked it.

Matt
 02/27/2011 10:26:18 PM · #6
Originally posted by MattO:
Zeikos makes a pretty good grip for the canons I had one for my 7D and really liked it.

Matt


I have the Zeikos on my 5D MkII. Great grip, very happy with it.
 02/27/2011 10:49:26 PM · #7
I was given a Bower brand grip for my 50D as a Christmas gift. Works just fine.
 02/27/2011 11:25:35 PM · #8
I never even knew something like this existed. Thats why I love dpc, learn something new everyday.
 02/28/2011 08:10:53 AM · #9
Hard to know what the difference is between the brands eg. Zeikos vs Opteka.

While we're on topic, what about generic brand batteries? Any recommendations?
 02/28/2011 09:04:53 AM · #10
Originally posted by gcoulson:
While we're on topic, what about generic brand batteries? Any recommendations?

I bought some Sterlingtek batteries recently on the recommendation of some folks here and in the Canon DSLR group on Flickr. They work great.
 02/28/2011 09:34:10 AM · #11
Spiff:
a)do they hold a charge for the same period of time, and
b) does the camera charge indicator correctly monitor battery life with these batteries (or does it just go from full to empty?
 02/28/2011 09:41:53 AM · #12
They seem to function just as well as the OEM batteries. Actually, the ones I have for my 50D hold a lot more power and last much longer.
 02/28/2011 12:31:49 PM · #13
I also purchased the Phottix brand batteries for my grip. These have been performing, just like the original brand batteries.
Possibly better, as they have a higher mah ratting. I found the grip and batteries, through a local seller. Do a search for Phottix and you should find them. Also do a search for Phottix battery grip review. Before I bought mine, I found a great review. It showed pics and was well written. Hopefully you will find it. As this made my decision easy to purchase this item.
Pages:  
Current Server Time: 04/25/2024 03:50:19 AM

Please log in or register to post to the forums.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Prints! - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2024 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/25/2024 03:50:19 AM EDT.