 "Great quality" | 2008-03-27 |
| - Reviewed By mam3wn |
I am a fitness photographer and have easy logged 300+hrs with the battery grip. The canon 70-200L f.28 IS stays attached to my Canon 30D and I have never once in 6000+ shutter clicks have the battery grip come loose or fail.
To the people that complained about this product, its obvious you have a defective model and should return it, instead of providing misleading advice. |
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| "Great Tool!" | 2007-11-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3AFME9HB1EJOX |
| Very useful tool for sports photography and more. Just make sure that you check that it's screwed on tightly. If not, the camera won't work properly and leave you wondering 'What the heck!?' I'd recommend this. |
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 "grip for 30d" | 2007-11-25 |
| - Reviewed By caontan |
does not fit snugly onto camera. Seems loose.
only one locking screw top attach to the camera
feels like its going to fall off |
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| "baterry grip for Canon 30d" | 2007-10-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3TRXL4DXR2LTJ |
| I bought this baterry grip in Sep. 07.It's really worth every penny.Extend the shooting time (all day).Shooting in vertical mode.Highly recommend for all Canon 20d,30d and 40d .Thumbs up |
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| "truly worth it" | 2007-09-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: AJQ83637GPEO3 |
| I was cautious when i first considered to buying this product but after receiving it i love it. the grip fits perfectly i don't know what other people are talking about when they say it's loose or doesn' fit right mine is perfect. it's a must have for any one who uses long lenses or loves to shoot portraits. the only down side to this accessory is the added weight it gives the camera but i think its worth it. |
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| "Fits the new 40D perfectly" | 2007-09-25 |
| - Reviewed By mikiehorn |
As the 3 year owner of a BGE1 grip for the original Digital Rebel (300D) - it would have been a show stopper in the purchase the new (Sept 2007) Canon 40D camera - unless a Canon Battery Grip for the 40D was available at the time of sale. The specs show the BG-E2 would work with the 40D and IT DOES! I ordered this camera body with the 28-135mm lens that has an Image Stabilization feature. Added to this is Canon's new 3" LCD viewer on the 40D and a two battery rig was a necessity.
I'm a semi-pro portrait photographer using a flash bracket to elevate my speedlight above the lens. The bracket attaches at the tripod screw - blocking standard battery access hatch on the baseplate of the camera - making the grip a must have for instant battery access during my photoshoots.
Rather than purchasing the very expensive Canon batteries - I went to the Amazon aftermarket and purchased perfectly functioning batteries from Sterlingtek - rated with 25% more power (2000maH) than Canon's offerings at a VERY VERY reasonable price.
Fit and finish on the BG-E2 compliments my new beautiful 40D almost perfectly. No problems with fit to the camera body or operations in the first 14 days of use - including a major shooting event where almost 600 photos were recorded.
As a final bonus - I purchased a Canon hand strap that allows me precise control of this VERY heavy rig. You cannot use this side strap without a BG anchor point.
As a past Battery Grip (BGE1) user - it was a "no brainer" to again purchase this BG-E2 device that fits the 40D. Additionally a 6AA battery caddy (included at no charge) allows for even more power backup should an unexpected power event occur.
The added weight of the grip and batteries to the metal camera bodied 40D with the heavy 28-135mm IS or 85mm f1.8 lens IS A HANDFULL. It takes much getting used to (this is the only negative I can report to date - time to go back to the gym). Canon's best lenses are glass heavy and the side hand strap was the camera control answer for me when not on the flash bracket.
If you're not shooting with an AC camera power /source adaptor in the studio this product is indispensable. |
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| "Great piece of equipment" | 2007-08-15 |
| - Reviewed By riverswim |
| This fits my 30D perfectly. Very nice feel to it. I like how you can use AA batteries with it also. |
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| "Excellent" | 2007-07-23 |
| - Reviewed By mbyoungs |
| The battery grip is all that I thought it would be and more. It fit perfectly, makes portraits much easier on my wrist. With 2 batteries you can shoot for a very long time between charges. |
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| "Best Accessory Available" | 2007-07-19 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1S9EFTY4N4QEO |
I shoot with the Canon 20D and this accessory is an ABSOLUTE MUST if you shoot with any of the "L" lenses. I have the Canon 100mm-300mm USM that I used to use on my Canon EOS Elan and have had it for 15 years. It works with the 20D just fine. I recently started shooting with the 100mm-400mm f/4.0-5.6 L and this grip is an ABSOLUTE MUST if you shoot with that lens. It counter-balances the lens just wonderfully. And having the extra battery power is something I'm going to have to get used to. I'm used to shooting and having the battery indicate that it's at least half gone. Not anymore. (hehe) And having the battery pack for the six AA batteries as a back-up is going to be nice, but I'm going to make sure I have enough batteries to keep this grip happy.
If you want to get good replacement batteries, go with Sterling Tek's version of the Canon BP-511/A batteries. They are much cheaper in price if you get them through the Sterling Tek website and they work even better than the Canon batteries. I use two Sterling Tek batteries all the time in this grip now. |
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| "A great product, exceeded my expectations..." | 2007-07-06 |
| - Reviewed By tech-books-personal |
I ordered this with my 30D, because I wanted the extra shutter controls and battery life. I was disapointed from what I was reading, as others described it as "not made out of the same material" as the 20D/30D with its "cheap plastic feel". Well I am happy to report, it looks identical to the material on the 30D, and it is textured the same - though it is not magnisium alloy.
It is a perfect match... Regardless of what others say, the grip is rubberized, and the fit is very nice. It gives a real "professional" look to your camera, and counterweights heavy lenses well. Ergonomically, it does feel a little blocky when held in portrait position, but it is not that bad, and I have medium sized hands. Due to the size of the batteries, there is not much that Canon could have done about this. The balance is good but you still cannot sit your 30D down on its bottom without it tipping over with a 28-135mm lens attached.
The controls are made out of the same materials as the 30D (rubberized shutter speed wheel). It also adds to the height of the camera allowing my pinky a home to call its' own. Add to this the double battery capacity, and this is an accessory that I plan to never remove.
Don't make the mistake of buying the Targus or other knock-off battery grips, I have held those in the store and they look and feel very cheap compared to this product. This product is worth every penny. |
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