Canon BG-E11 Battery Grip Pics & Preview

[saminask]

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Hey! It is like you read my mind! You seem to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some images to drive the content home a bit, besides that, this is great forum post. A good read. I will definitely revisit again.

 

[aloper]

Razor: then after few days, how is your feedback? how is the grip material, the surface aspect, how the buttons and joystick are responding?
My 5DIII is on its way for my home, then I'll be glad to know before ordering one!

I've had my grip for about a week and half now on my 5D Mk3...Overall, it's excellent. The grip material matches the 5D Mk3 and it's solidly built. Flex is a non-issue unless your hanging a large lens, say a 24-70 mk1 or 70-200 off it and just hold the grip itself. Even then, it will barely move...

There are only three small gripes I have...none of these are major. I have large hands so it might just be me as well...But anyways, first up...The battery compartment latch is plastic...seems durable enough...but I wish it had more bulk to it or was metal...that one is very minor. Second, the thumb well is deep compared to the same position on the camera body. It's good in that it really lets you grip the camera. The bad part is that the AF-ON/FE/Focus point buttons are more elevated on the grip, compared to the camera body. So you have to lift your thumb up and then over or slide it up and over to the buttons. As I've used it, I've gotten used to it but it does throw you a little initially. Third...and for me, this is the bigger of the three. I wish the joystick selector sat a little higher up...On the body, you move your thumb at a forty five degree angle down and over to reach it. If you use the one on the grip, you have to bend your thumb and then move it directly down. Again, I have large hands so it may not be a factor for most...and with time, I'm sure I'll get used to it...

 

[EvilTed]

So are these strong enough to use tripod-mount straps with?

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[Cfunkexplosion]

I just upgraded from a 7D with the BG-E7. I thought that felt pretty solid, but I'm finding the 5D3 and BG-E11 to be on another level. I've never used a 1 series, but I'm very happy with this camera feels. Overpriced? I guess, but to me it's worth the expenditure to love holding my camera.

 

[eeek]

I'd like to point out that Amazon still doesn't have this in stock. In an email from them, I was told that Canon did not release it yet. When I pointed out that over 10 stores on their own page have it in stock, I was told, again, that the manufactuer has not released it. I am using AmEx points and giftcards so I can't just cancel it and order it from 100's of other places that have it in stock. I've never used Amazon for a launch product, but I never will again. They've been a complete joke through all of this process.

 

[Razor2012]

Razor: then after few days, how is your feedback? how is the grip material, the surface aspect, how the buttons and joystick are responding?
My 5DIII is on its way for my home, then I'll be glad to know before ordering one!

First impressions: Well I pretty much have to agree with most of the other comments made here. Quality is top notch, grip and surface seem to match very well, and feels very solid. The grip makes the 5DIII feel beefy with a little weight behind it. But it does feel really balanced, especially when the 70-200 2.8II is on. I've never owned a 1 series (just played with a couple of them), so I'm not locked in to a certain feel or grip that others have become accustomed to. The layout might not be as 'ergonomic' as previously stated but I do like it nonetheless. The joystick is great, and the buttons respond well. Great match for the 5DIII.

 

[Lecaramel]

aloper: Thank you for your feedback!