Chinese Alternative BG-E11 for 5D III not as bad

[Taemobig]

Just pre-ordered it, if its ok...I'll keep it. If it sucks, I'll probably just give it away to a friend.

 

[Musouka]

Perhaps a cheaper grip to ease the mental anguish we suffered due to the $500 more we paid than D800 owners?

At least Canon is not asking for $616 (MSRP) for their grip

That said, the current market prices seem to be the same for both Canon's and Nikon's (around $430).

 

[stu_cj]

I bought a Canon grip when I bought my 40D new. Within a few months the teeth on the gears sheared and it's now permanently fixed on. Apparently it's a common problem. How can off-brand quality be any worse than that ? I would have no issues about buying a considerably cheaper alternative.

 

[Axilrod]

I got the BG-E11 for my 5DIII but the Zeikos grip for my 5DII has had absolutely no problems at all. Just because they are cheaper doesn't mean the manufacturer doesn't care about making a quality product, because if word got out they were garbage then no one would buy them. Grips aren't rocket science, and I would have given the $90 a shot had it been available prior to the BG-E11. The BG is nice, but I think I probably would have been just as satisfied with the cheaper one.

 

[iaind]

I have ZERO interest in grip.

My 2cents; If I can afford mrk III, I would buy legit grip + battery. Why take that risk on Chinese grip???

If were all like this IBM would still be selling us 5000$ computers that ran at 5 MHz. Not to mention how much we might be paying for prescription drugs! Seriously the OP contradicts himself - he has zero interest in buying a grip but he would buy a canon one - does that add up? This guy who hijacked this conversation needs to take it elsewhere, I'm interested in this grip and when i might be able to buy one.

I'm sure you don't mind driving this car...

Especially when you light up the rear wheels

 

[Mencho(22)]

Well, I've got an unofficial info from the seller that they will probably start shipping the grips on Thursday or Friday, a few days before what they've said on their listing.

Good to know this company Studio Lighting Pro fulfill its promise.

Moreover, all of us who trust on them and pre-ordered early payed USD90 for the grip including the shipping charges. Now you will have to pay USD 98 if you want one, for what I know the manufactured upgraded the MRP. I can't wait to get mine

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140755377672&ssPageName=ADME:L:EOISSA:US:1123

So hurry up if you still want yours

 

[vuilang]

all this debate is to save $250????.
if you have the $.. do it. If not, Move on-------