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26-03-09, 07:48 PM
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Battery grips - worth it?

Battery grips? Worth it?

I have thought about them before, I know basically they are used for extra battery life, for this point I dont feel its necessary as the Canon has excellent battery life and I havent run it down yet in one session!

However, Im told, and have read they are very useful for portrait shots, which I do a lot of, as they have the shutter button in a far more "accessible" place. Opinions please.
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26-03-09, 08:10 PM
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Re: Battery grips - worth it?

I wouldnt be without mine - but this has been argued to death on a previous thread not too long back - I'll try and find it

http://www.yophotographer.com/page.p...t=battery+grip


     
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26-03-09, 08:20 PM
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Re: Battery grips - worth it?

Got mine for the D300 a couple of weeks back, gives the cam a better balance and makes portrait orientation shots a lot easier. The increase in battery life is invaluable, although the boost to 8fps I haven't played with yet
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26-03-09, 08:20 PM
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Re: Battery grips - worth it?

Argued to death, 10 posts!! You men do like to exaggerate!! Thanks though, Im leaning towards getting one.
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26-03-09, 08:35 PM
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Re: Battery grips - worth it?

I fancy the BG-EN2 or whatever it's called for the 40D

I always wimp out in the end as they're not cheap
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26-03-09, 09:11 PM
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Re: Battery grips - worth it?

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Got mine for the D300 a couple of weeks back, gives the cam a better balance and makes portrait orientation shots a lot easier. The increase in battery life is invaluable, although the boost to 8fps I haven't played with yet
Thats why I was thinking of getting one Ste, the portraits, thanks, just what I wanted to hear.
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I fancy the BG-EN2 or whatever it's called for the 40D

I always wimp out in the end as they're not cheap
Is that the latest Phil?
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26-03-09, 09:23 PM
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Re: Battery grips - worth it?

I think if you like the feel/handle of the camera with one on then that's prob the main reason to get one.

Although for some cameras (like the D300) you get better performance too - so ideal for sports photographers.
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26-03-09, 09:35 PM
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Re: Battery grips - worth it?

Ive never handled one with a grip on it. The nearest would be shooting with a Nikon D3 is it similar in feel and shape?
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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon 100-400mm L IS USM.
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