5D mkIII Battery Grip???

[takoman46]

So the 5D mkIII uses the same LP-E6 Batteries as the 5D mkII. Does it take the same battery grip?

In the leaked photos of what we can conclude was the 5D mkIII in action with the new 200-400; the battery grip had a joystick. I don't see any new battery grip on the canon website. Is there supposed to be a new battery grip coming out or are we just supposed to use the 5D mkII grip?

 

[kev8d]

They talk about the battery grip in this announcement:
http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/03/introducing-the-canon-600ex-rt-speedlite-wireless-transmitter-gps-accessories/

 

[takoman46]

Oh it seems that I missed that. Thanks!

 

[eeek]

Keep in mind that the new grip is $490 USD.

 

[takoman46]

Keep in mind that the new grip is $490 USD.

what? wow... how can a battery grip double in price? it must have it's own little nuclear reactor or something lol

 

[Loswr]

Keep in mind that the new grip is $490 USD.

what? wow... how can a battery grip double in price? it must have it's own little nuclear reactor or something lol

Maybe it's because this one holds two batteries. Oh, wait...I guess not.

 

[Daniel Flather]

Yeah, and that new flash costs a bitch too.

 

[Loswr]

Still, that additional joystick is nice...and $250 is a LOT cheaper than cosmetic surgery for a longer thumb...

 

[kidnaper]

if you look at the accessories from canons website, though, it lists the old grip too. It seems as though you can use either the new insanely priced, but joysticked grip, or the old more affordable grip lacking the joystick and M-Fn button.