battery grip - DPChallenge Forums

04/06/2006 06:33:24 PM · #1

do you use one? why?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/06/2006 06:35:03 PM · #2

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:

do you use one? why?

I got mine because it made the camera have more meat and gave me another shutter button and more battery power.

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

04/06/2006 06:35:47 PM · #3

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:
do you use one? why?

I got mine because it made the camera have more meat and gave me another shutter button and more battery power.

Ditto!

Plus it just looks cool!

:-)

04/06/2006 06:39:03 PM · #4

see.. I learn. didn't know about the shutter button. so not really for the battery then huh?

Brent_Ward

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

04/06/2006 06:43:27 PM · #5

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:

see.. I learn. didn't know about the shutter button. so not really for the battery then huh?

battery, yes. improved balance, yes. shutter button and control wheel, yes.

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

04/06/2006 06:44:34 PM · #6

All of the above plus going much, Much, MUCH longer without changing batteries!

04/06/2006 06:51:21 PM · #7

control wheel?
I just don't get it- How long do you guys go before you have to change your battery without it? Mine could last 6 hours I think.

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

04/06/2006 06:57:23 PM · #8

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:

control wheel?
I just don't get it- How long do you guys go before you have to change your battery without it? Mine could last 6 hours I think.

Double your current battery life. It takes two batteries.

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

04/06/2006 07:07:52 PM · #9

I had one for my rebel...helped make it look better...but the battery was forever and a half! If you use a large flash you'll need the battery grip otherwise it will suck the battery dry in nothing flat!

I didn't use the alternate shutter button...didn't like the way it felt.

The grip will add weight....it's probably not a big deal to guys...but I'm a major weinie and it was almost too heavy for me...

Message edited by author 2006-04-06 19:10:29.

radionin

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/06/2006 07:15:52 PM · #10

I use a Battery Grip!

A I charge my batteries once a week now compared to twice a week

B You look way more pro

C You look Way more Pro

D More shutter buttons and a vertical grip

E Just a great but I highly recommened it

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

04/06/2006 07:22:11 PM · #11

I was always curling my bottom two fingers under the camera - The grip makes it feel much more comfortable in landscape mode. I personally think this grip is pathetic for vertical due to the bad ergonomics but it's handy sometimes having the extra buttons and mostly more comfortable the turning sideways (I tend to do that anyway since I have done portrats shots that way so long).

The ability to use AA batteries in a pinch is useful but unlikely since the normal batteries last so long. If it's just battery life then get a couple of spares and throw them in your pocket and not bother with the extra bulk and weight of the grip.

I do take the grip off now and then because just the base and the 85mm make a smaller package then the grip plus a larger zoom - I find this useful sometimes as it attracts less attention and is lighter and smaller if I am walking a lot with the kids.

P.S. -> If anybody has a bright idea on how to keep a hand-strap on the camera with a grip and still allow an easy way to disconnect the grip with the hand-strap - I am all ears!

Niten

04/06/2006 07:33:35 PM · #12

The larger more professional looking camera size gives you twice the odds of the women raising their shirts.

Tim

Message edited by author 2006-04-06 19:34:00.

04/06/2006 07:41:21 PM · #13

Originally posted by robs:

P.S. -> If anybody has a bright idea on how to keep a hand-strap on the camera with a grip and still allow an easy way to disconnect the grip with the hand-strap - I am all ears!

You are not alone. You are not alone

Message edited by author 2006-04-06 19:41:53.

fsteddy

04/06/2006 07:50:25 PM · #14

In one word....It looks more BADASS!

margiemu

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super for Canon

04/06/2006 07:59:15 PM · #15

I have one, but I tend to not use it. Since I have two batteries, I always have a charged back up in the bag. With the grip on, especially if I'm shooting with my 70-200 lense, the camera is just too dang heavy for me. I guess I'm a wimp Ü.

nemesise1977

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

04/06/2006 07:59:47 PM · #16

YES! you can shoot forever with the grip attached and the button controls are nice (feels a little off but works well) also the images are usually auto rotated for portrait mode if U use the shutter on the grip. Also has a switch to turn off the grip button if your worried about hitting it on accident....Over all very worthwhile!

Message edited by author 2006-04-06 20:00:22.

04/06/2006 08:01:01 PM · #17

Originally posted by Niten:

The larger more professional looking camera size gives you twice the odds of the women raising their shirts.

Tim

you've sold me ;0)

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/06/2006 08:01:35 PM · #18

I got mine not long after getting my camera. I love running the 2 batteries for longer life plus it adds such a better feel to my 300D!

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

04/06/2006 08:18:27 PM · #19

Originally posted by rex:

You are not alone. You are not alone

The best idea I can find is this (camdaptor) and sticking it on the bottom of the grip and also base camera. Obviously the extra length is not going to work when just base but maybe with the double sided version you could mount it to the right for with grip and to the left without (increasing the distance). I am doubtful this would work well but my guess it would be close distance wise - maybe. It's awkard with that thing on the bottom of the camera though. I am certainly getting their grip because it's larger than the Canon vedrsion and I like that.

I am not there yet cause I suspect it's too much to ask of a bot of steel. I have thought about getting a clip and cutting the hand-srap at the top but I cannot see it working and being comfortable.

Dunno....

04/06/2006 08:25:00 PM · #20

I have a Kalt handstrap. It fits with the better grip.

B & H

This one screws on to the bottom of my battery grip just fine with plenty of room to spare.

Maybe I misunderstood you. I just really hate it when I go to portrait mode I have to take my hand out.

Message edited by author 2006-04-06 20:25:37.

Bobster

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/06/2006 08:57:52 PM · #21

1. i have large hands - holding my 300D and 20D without a battery grip feels funny with my little finger hanging underneath

2. i like the security of knowing that i've got the extra battery power

3. the 2nd shutter release stops me looking like a mong when taking a pic - keeps my arm in a more comfortable position shooting portraits

4. makes my camera look more professional

5. i don't notice the extra weight.. :)

Skyarcher

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

04/06/2006 09:04:14 PM · #22

I'm glad this was brought up...

I've been thinking about getting the battery grip because I've heard about the great battery life.

Did not know about extra shutter button.

But let me ask this... with my camera as is, and I put on a lens, plus my flash unit... it's very 'top' heavy, will the battery grip help me with this? I mean, my hands want to just topple forward. :(

Thanks for any info.

Spitfire

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

04/06/2006 09:25:56 PM · #23

one here too, never comes off.

Like the extra shutter release b/c I shoot alot in portrait as well as the pinky-rest that you get in landscape orientation.

I only ever use it with one battery though, a 20D is heavy enough with an extender 70-200 2.8 and a flash on it without carrying another battery as well.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/06/2006 10:02:14 PM · #24

Verticals (portrait) is the main reason I went BG. Once you don't have to have your hand all bent up and silly looking when you shoot, you will never go back, never...

Suppose the extra battery is fine, I throw one in there...but I have never been away from electricity long enough to not be able to charge batteries. I can shoot 2-3 (long) days on one battery, I don't chimp (much), just look at the LCD every once in a while to check the histogram.

I got my BG used from //www.KEH.com for $119.00 so I can't complain.

Andy

Message edited by author 2006-04-06 22:02:57.

Bobster