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Battery grips
tron:
Although I am not using a grip right now I agree for OEM too. Back when I had my 40D I had bought the original CANON
(I think BG-E2N ?) But when my bag containing a 40D and many lenses was stolen the grip was not.
You see there wasn't much space for the grip in the bag so I was not using it!
However, I have used the EOS1n power booster back in the film days. It was primarily to avoid paying for the lithium batteries....
I remember that it had a better feeling...
Kane:
I was also on the fence about getting the canon grip becuase of the price but don't like aftermarket products. After a little while I found one used with an extra canon battery for $100 less than the grip alone. I made sure I tested it out properly and checked the battery recharge performance. Everything has worked out great for over a year now. I also find it very useful with the 70-200 2.8 is. Because the lens is so heavy, the weight and feel of the grip balances the camera out nicely.
neuroanatomist:
--- Quote from: Kane on December 29, 2011, 09:12:54 AM ---I also find it very useful with the 70-200 2.8 is. Because the lens is so heavy, the weight and feel of the grip balances the camera out nicely.
--- End quote ---
That's the main reason I use grips on both my cameras. When I had an EF 85mm f/1.8 and an EF-S 10-22mm, they felt a little unbalanced with the grip because those lenses are pretty light. But now my lightest lens (I think) is the 35L, and that's well over a pound.
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