Bottom Battery Grip
Feb 23, 2017 17:12:08 #
Of what advantage does a bottom grip with battery provide for a person ?
Sarge69
Sarge69
Feb 23, 2017 17:15:41 #
Extra battery, which on some cameras, can boost the burst rate and adds longer shooting time. Provides a better grip when shooting in portrait.
Feb 23, 2017 17:16:25 #
Ability to have a more convenient vertical shutter release & extended battery power since you have more batteries. In some cases , faster burst rates.
Feb 23, 2017 17:26:34 #
sarge69 wrote:
Of what advantage does a bottom grip with battery provide for a person ?
Sarge69
Sarge69
Better feel, comfort, and balance = ergonomics - especially in portrait orientation or with larger handed people.
Longer and in some cases, faster run times.
Feb 23, 2017 18:21:54 #
sarge69 wrote:
Of what advantage does a bottom grip with battery provide for a person ?
Sarge69
Sarge69
What the others said. It makes the camera larger and heavier which some people like and some people don't. Personally I prefer the balance of mine with the battery grip and the vertical orientation controls make portrait format shots less of a contortion exercise. The only time that mine comes off the camera is when I want to do video and use an AC power supply. I have relatively small hands but still prefer the overall heft, balance and usability of the combined unit. I got the manufacturer's grip, not a third party grip.
An opposing view would come from my wife. I got her a similar camera and a battery grip which usually just stays in its box. I think she has used it twice.
Feb 23, 2017 18:28:49 #
Feb 23, 2017 18:28:50 #
For my first DSLR I got a battery grip. It extended the battery life and provided a handy grip for portrait orientation. I liked it a lot. At least until it started to have problems with the attachment screw coming loose a bit, at which point it would stop working. No tools needed to tighten it again, but it was annoying. The next couple cameras I got had the built in vertical grip. No extra batteries, but I really like having the portrait mode controls.
Warning: Once you get used to the vertical controls you will miss them sorely if a subsequent camera doesn't have them.
Warning: Once you get used to the vertical controls you will miss them sorely if a subsequent camera doesn't have them.
Feb 24, 2017 05:28:10 #
sarge69 wrote:
Of what advantage does a bottom grip with battery provide for a person ?
Sarge69
Sarge69
As others have stated longer shooting between battery changes And making your camera fit if you have very large hands (My main reason)
Being old school I very seldom use the vertical controls, just a habit from the old 35mm camers not having them.
Feb 24, 2017 06:36:20 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
For my first DSLR I got a battery grip. It extende... (show quote)
I would imagine that it was a non OEM grip????
Feb 24, 2017 07:31:23 #
sarge69 wrote:
Of what advantage does a bottom grip with battery provide for a person ?
Sarge69
Sarge69
Indispensable when shooting a time lapse, or a long gig, and helpful but not essential, when shooting portrait. With Nikon, if you get the tray that accommodates 8 AA batteries, you have a cheaper alternative than the really expensive "big" camera batteries (D3, D4, D5) and chargers. The AAs can be alkaline, or rechargeable.
Feb 24, 2017 07:59:53 #
foathog wrote:
I would imagine that it was a non OEM grip????
Actually no. It was a Nikon grip for the D200.
Feb 24, 2017 08:23:56 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Looks cool.
Ah, finally! A practical reason! I'm glad someone understands camera gear!
Feb 24, 2017 08:26:32 #
Sarge,
1 c- Longer battery life
2 - Better control placement for vertical shots
3 - Better balance with long/heavy lenses.
Regards,
Phlash
1 c- Longer battery life
2 - Better control placement for vertical shots
3 - Better balance with long/heavy lenses.
Regards,
Phlash
Feb 24, 2017 08:34:38 #
Great replies and Thank You Very Much folks.
Makes spending money easier.
Sarge69
Makes spending money easier.
Sarge69
Feb 24, 2017 08:42:54 #
sarge69 wrote:
Of what advantage does a bottom grip with battery provide for a person ?
Sarge69
Sarge69
Some people like the feel of a larger camera - better grip. Some people have a need for shooting lots and lots of pictures without having to change batteries. Also, you have that shutter button for shooting in portrait mode. I am in neither group, so my cameras are all "ungripped."
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