Is the battery grip really important?

zekai · 2nd May 2003

Is the battery grip really important or very useful?

care to share with me how helpful it is?

chyeo · 2nd May 2003

YES!!!

It's a must for me!!!

But I not referring to those which only holds extra batteries but those with vertical shutter release, etc.

Convenient to change settings when taking photos in vertical position. No need to turn here n there.

Convenient to press the vertical shutter release button. No need to place your hand/arm in an awkward position.

The extra batteries will come in handy, especially if you are shooting for a long time and high frequency of film rolls expenditure.

Adam Goi · 2nd May 2003

For people with large hands too!

chyeo · 2nd May 2003

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Originally posted by AdamGoi
For people with large hands too!

Yeah man. And for fat people like me. Coz using the vertical grip makes things less clumsy.

Shib · 2nd May 2003

Pardon me,

but if one full charge battery can shoot 500 shots, if you consider shooting all in Raw format, a 1GB storage will take only 180 pics for a 6MP camera.

If you have more money, better get more storage first.

mervlam · 2nd May 2003

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Originally posted by Shib
Pardon me,

but if one full charge battery can shoot 500 shots, if you consider shooting all in Raw format, a 1GB storage will take only 180 pics for a 6MP camera.

If you have more money, better get more storage first.

nah.... depends on your shooting style. For me, i feel lost without the battery grip. feels more ergonomic

Dagger · 2nd May 2003

Yes, it is important in my case. Other than helping provide additional power for shoots, it can also help balance out the camera better. In some cases, it may also be more ergonmic.

cheechee · 2nd May 2003

so zekai, eyeing which eos body?

For me the grip is good. As mentioned by those above, for ppl with bigger hands to hold it firm + shutter release in vertical position and extra batteries power.

Cheers

xmen1977 · 3rd May 2003

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Originally posted by zekai
Is the battery grip really important or very useful?

care to share with me how helpful it is?

get it if...
1. more than half of your compositions are in portrait
2. you got some metal mount lens that are quite or a little heavy so need some counterweight balancing
3. some grips can accomodate 4 AA batteries which is a + point where u dont have to go ard searching for dat C123A, 2CR5 batt etc
4. your camera do not have enough surface area for a firm hold

well there could still be other advantages as well though do expect certain - points for using grips too

just my 2cts worth

ivor · 3rd May 2003

In my case, it is the extra power, as I don't turn off the camera when I am out shooting...

The vertical shutter button is a hardly use for me, as need to shift my holding position, and not as fast as turning the camera...

zekai · 3rd May 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by cheechee
so zekai, eyeing which eos body?

For me the grip is good. As mentioned by those above, for ppl with bigger hands to hold it firm + shutter release in vertical position and extra batteries power.

Cheers

maybe a eos30 or 300v(haha)
but only after my exam on 4th june.
maybe will ask you for more advise

nivlekx · 3rd May 2003

one more thing to add... I prevents camera shake significantly in potrait mode.

morganoh · 3rd May 2003

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Originally posted by nivlekx
one more thing to add... I prevents camera shake significantly in potrait mode.

N it looks more Pro and beautiful with a grip attached

zekai · 3rd May 2003

yah i thought it look very pro but really bacame very curious when most people are selling their cam with the batt grip.

does the weight increase a lot?

FiveIronFrenzy · 4th May 2003

The BP300 for the eos30 is quite light on its own, but with 4AA inside it does feels more 'solid', if you prefer the feel. I just like the way it allows me to really grip the whole body fully.

i_r_i_a · 4th May 2003

At first I thought to get the grip, but got put off by price of $280. Eh, that's a fortunate thing too. I found myself quite comfortable without the grip. May not important for me, because I don't have problem of switching battery. Furthermore, it may add weight to your hands.

Wai · 4th May 2003

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Originally posted by i_r_i_a
At first I thought to get the grip, but got put off by price of $280. Eh, that's a fortunate thing too. I found myself quite comfortable without the grip. May not important for me, because I don't have problem of switching battery. Furthermore, it may add weight to your hands.

ya....expensive piece of grip....it took me a year to decide to get a battery grip for my 10D in the end....and i missed a 2nd hand one for $180!!!

in the end paid $270 for a new one.....

if u do shoot a lot hand held in protrait mode with heavy setup, very soon u will want to get a grip

2nd May 2003	#1
zekai Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,737	Is the battery grip really important? Is the battery grip really important or very useful? care to share with me how helpful it is?

2nd May 2003	#2
chyeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Yishun Posts: 2,563	YES!!! It's a must for me!!! But I not referring to those which only holds extra batteries but those with vertical shutter release, etc. Convenient to change settings when taking photos in vertical position. No need to turn here n there. Convenient to press the vertical shutter release button. No need to place your hand/arm in an awkward position. The extra batteries will come in handy, especially if you are shooting for a long time and high frequency of film rolls expenditure.

2nd May 2003	#3
Adam Goi ClubSNAP Idol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jalan Suka Posts: 5,321	For people with large hands too!

2nd May 2003	#5
Shib Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Woodlands Posts: 138	Pardon me, but if one full charge battery can shoot 500 shots, if you consider shooting all in Raw format, a 1GB storage will take only 180 pics for a 6MP camera. If you have more money, better get more storage first.

2nd May 2003	#7
Dagger Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,294	Yes, it is important in my case. Other than helping provide additional power for shoots, it can also help balance out the camera better. In some cases, it may also be more ergonmic.

2nd May 2003	#8
cheechee Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sengkang Posts: 663	so zekai, eyeing which eos body? For me the grip is good. As mentioned by those above, for ppl with bigger hands to hold it firm + shutter release in vertical position and extra batteries power. Cheers

3rd May 2003	#10
ivor Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SINGAPOUR Posts: 1,905	In my case, it is the extra power, as I don't turn off the camera when I am out shooting... The vertical shutter button is a hardly use for me, as need to shift my holding position, and not as fast as turning the camera...

3rd May 2003	#12
nivlekx Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 112	one more thing to add... I prevents camera shake significantly in potrait mode.

4th May 2003	#15
FiveIronFrenzy Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toa Payoh Posts: 187	The BP300 for the eos30 is quite light on its own, but with 4AA inside it does feels more 'solid', if you prefer the feel. I just like the way it allows me to really grip the whole body fully.

4th May 2003	#16
i_r_i_a Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 85	At first I thought to get the grip, but got put off by price of $280. Eh, that's a fortunate thing too. I found myself quite comfortable without the grip. May not important for me, because I don't have problem of switching battery. Furthermore, it may add weight to your hands.