Since the Canon version isn't in the wild yet, is anyone concerned about the functions and capability of this grip? It's not doing anything extraordinary, but I curious to know how they developed design specs without a grip to use for backwards engineering.
I have had problems with a knock-off grip. The contacts that transfer power to the camera started to misalign and if you held the camera a certain way it would lose power. It was a heavily used/abused camera though (company gear). On the flip side, I've had an issue with my own Canon 5D2 grip. The grip wheel on the mounting screw stripped off and free rotated without turning the screw. I couldn't even get the grip off, so when I sent the whole camera in for repair Canon service had to remove. They actually fixed it free of charge from what I could tell because I was already paying for camera repairs. Just because it's name brand, doesn't mean it will last longer...for the accessories at least.
The decision gets easier when you do the math. Even if the name brand version is better made and might last longer, if you can buy several knock-offs for the price if a single name brand, lifespan isn't so critical. So that said...with the huge price difference, will the Canon version last 3.8 times as long as the Pixel version? I seriously doubt it, which makes the knock-off version an attractive investment option. I just applied the same logic to the OC-e3 cables. At $70 a piece, the Canon version barely lasts me a year. I can get B&H's brand (Vello) for $14.95. Their version looks perfect (and they even have a shorter model, which I REALLY wanted) and when you do the math, I guarantee you 4 of the Vello cables will far outlast 1 of the Canon models.
I've had good experience with Pixel and they seem to have some well designed and feature-rich products of their own (flash triggers, etc.). The biggest selling point for me however has to be that it isn't "vulgar". I don't know about you, but I am just plan sick of having camera gear that is offensive and not suitable for family environments. It's nice to see a company so tuned to the needs of the elegant photographer.
I have had problems with a knock-off grip. The contacts that transfer power to the camera started to misalign and if you held the camera a certain way it would lose power. It was a heavily used/abused camera though (company gear). On the flip side, I've had an issue with my own Canon 5D2 grip. The grip wheel on the mounting screw stripped off and free rotated without turning the screw. I couldn't even get the grip off, so when I sent the whole camera in for repair Canon service had to remove. They actually fixed it free of charge from what I could tell because I was already paying for camera repairs. Just because it's name brand, doesn't mean it will last longer...for the accessories at least.
The decision gets easier when you do the math. Even if the name brand version is better made and might last longer, if you can buy several knock-offs for the price if a single name brand, lifespan isn't so critical. So that said...with the huge price difference, will the Canon version last 3.8 times as long as the Pixel version? I seriously doubt it, which makes the knock-off version an attractive investment option. I just applied the same logic to the OC-e3 cables. At $70 a piece, the Canon version barely lasts me a year. I can get B&H's brand (Vello) for $14.95. Their version looks perfect (and they even have a shorter model, which I REALLY wanted) and when you do the math, I guarantee you 4 of the Vello cables will far outlast 1 of the Canon models.
I've had good experience with Pixel and they seem to have some well designed and feature-rich products of their own (flash triggers, etc.). The biggest selling point for me however has to be that it isn't "vulgar". I don't know about you, but I am just plan sick of having camera gear that is offensive and not suitable for family environments. It's nice to see a company so tuned to the needs of the elegant photographer.
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