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Battery grips

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willrobb:
I didn't find my BG-E7 battery grip to be that sensitive when I used one on my old 7D, I found it very similar to my BG-E6 grips  on my 5D mkIIs. Maybe I'm just not sensitive...

branden:
I had the Canon battery grip on my 5D2 for about a month, before the ridiculous size and weight addition and obnoxious shutter button and additional controls convinced me to sell the thing and never look back.

Everyone is different, but I, personally, saw no benefit from the battery grip.

D_Rochat:
I don't have a 7D, but I had the same question when I was looking at battery grips for my 500D. The price of the third party grips were quite attractive but I was skeptical to say the least. I ended up paying a little extra a got the Canon grip and couldn't be happier.

I can see how some people might be turned off of the grip, but I love the extra surface for grip and the overall feel. I don't mind the additional weight and the grip is always on my camera. I will without a doubt buy a grip when I upgrade to the 7D.

Branden's comment couldn't be more true. You'll have people who both love it and hate it. I'd say go to a local store and load one up with two batteries and throw it on your camera to see if it's something you'd like.

*EDIT* The only complaint I have is that there is no ISO button on the grip. It's minor but I really wish it was there.

EYEONE:
The shutter button on the BG-E7 is more sensitive than the main shutter button. It's not really a problem for me though. I just train my brain to adjust and I don't even notice it anymore. Though I have taken a few pictures by accident.

I would complain more about how the batteries go in long way and make the grip so much deeper than the main grip. It seems like they could have turned the batteries so they could make the grip more in line with one on the camera. But, I've gotten used to that too.

It's a great grip. I wouldn't bother with the off brands. Personal rule.

neuroanatomist:

--- Quote from: EYEONE on December 28, 2011, 01:57:37 PM ---I would complain more about how the batteries go in long way and make the grip so much deeper than the main grip. It seems like they could have turned the batteries so they could make the grip more in line with one on the camera.

--- End quote ---

The depth of the battery grip base seems pretty equivalent to the grip on the body, although you may be referring to the offset (the vertical grip sits a bit behind the body grip).  I suspect if they designed the battery packs to be oriented at 90°, a carrier of some sort would be required (similar to the AA holder), and I, for one, would not want an extra piece to lose/break.


--- Quote from: EYEONE on December 28, 2011, 01:57:37 PM ---It's a great grip. I wouldn't bother with the off brands. Personal rule.

--- End quote ---

Agreed.  For battery grips and batteries, which power the camera and can damage the camera if they fail, I prefer to stick with the OEM.

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