» Topic: Who uses a battery grip?

This topic has 9 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated Jan 28, 2009 at 6:26 am by Chad Simcox.

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Jan 27, 2009 at 8:15 pm #7910

Anonymous
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I am wondering how many of you use a battery grip.

Jan 27, 2009 at 9:05 pm #66420

Corey Kruitbosch
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I didnt like the added weight … and returned mine.

Jan 27, 2009 at 9:18 pm #66421

Mike Anderson
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They look cool but I’d spend the money on glass if I had it to do over.

Jan 27, 2009 at 9:19 pm #66422

john michael white
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I have 4 spare regular batteries… I’ve been pretty impressed at their battery life. $30 including shipping for (2) BP-511’s.

I’ve never wanted to add any weight to my camera. Also the cost factor. I’ve never seen it as an advantage for me.

But, I could see how it might be a big advantage as opposed to using AA’s.

Jan 27, 2009 at 9:39 pm #66423

Zach Matthews
The Itinerant Angler

Never.

Jan 28, 2009 at 12:35 am #66424

Morsie
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Depends on what I’m doing. If I’m walking I’ll leave it at home (which is most of the time). One battery in a 5D is sufficient for a day. If I’m boat based and shooting lots of continuous stuff ie. as in looking for jump shots, or lots of boat to boat shots I’ll definitely fit the battery pack. I don’t like opening the camera up at sea even on a 50 footer.

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Jan 28, 2009 at 12:49 am #66425

Buzz Bryson
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The battery issue has been covered.

Jan 28, 2009 at 1:45 am #66426

mick mccorcle
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When I started shooting, I did a lot of action sports (of our kids and their school sports teams) that evolved into a quasi-business.

Jan 28, 2009 at 2:48 am #66427

Shannon Drawe
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It seems most new DSLR’s nowadays are actually designed to have the extra grip attached – they seem to just look right and feel right. Upside – faster motor speeds on High and many more exposures without having to change batteries. The whole battery change in the heat of the moment can be a real buzz kill. Downside – weight and size. Shannon

Jan 28, 2009 at 6:26 am #66428

Chad Simcox
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I can’t stand to shoot on a camera without one. I leave mine on my camera for the most part. I mostly shoot in studio so I’m not worried about schlepping around weight all day. I like the way the camera feels in hand with one. Since I’m shooting a lot of bands, it really helps when having to make a fast transition from landscape to portrait mode. Plus I broke my wrist a while back and still have problems with it, so it relieves pain on my wrist when shooting portrait. I only have 1 battery, so I don’t benefit from additional battery life.

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