Battery Grips
Apr 4, 2017 09:59:03 #
Over the years I have had original equipment or 3rd party grips for many of my cameras. The OE's always worked flawlessly but were costly. Some of the 3rd party grips worked well, some didn't. At the time I thought grips were awesome and gave the camera a professional look.
I finally realized that they were inconvenient at times, added weight, and made you look more conspicuous. Carrying an extra battery is so much better for me than lugging around the extra weight. It costs a whole less too.
Just my opinion, your views may differ.
I finally realized that they were inconvenient at times, added weight, and made you look more conspicuous. Carrying an extra battery is so much better for me than lugging around the extra weight. It costs a whole less too.
Just my opinion, your views may differ.
Apr 4, 2017 10:03:40 #
joer wrote:
Over the years I have had original equipment or 3r... (show quote)
My sentiments as well...
Apr 4, 2017 10:07:31 #
I think a camera with a grip is more comfortable to use. All of the cameras I have now have a built in grip. I rarely need to replace a dead battery any more.
Apr 4, 2017 10:08:12 #
Apr 4, 2017 10:13:28 #
Apr 4, 2017 10:22:02 #
If a person buy's a battery grip just to make their camera look more professional...that's the wrong reason to buy one. For smaller DSLR's, they can work wonders, especially for vertical shots.
Apr 4, 2017 10:23:47 #
The other obvious convenience of course is, when using your camera in 'portrait' position the common controls are in the exact same apparent location as in 'landscape' position.
Apr 4, 2017 10:26:18 #
joer wrote:
Over the years I have had original equipment or 3r... (show quote)
My "Canon" bat. grip (later found out it's a fake!) crapped out on my 7D so I've learned that you are totally correct. So much lighter.
And the women leave you alone. The battery grip will imply that you know what you're doing.
Marion
Apr 4, 2017 10:44:04 #
Having used most of the bigger bodies for most of my life, I find that a smaller camera, without a battery grip just doesn't feel right in my hand. The added controls for portrait shots and the (generally) increased battery life are also important to me. The final reason I use the grips is that they provide the path to being able to use the exact same battery for all my cameras (D5, D500,D810) which just makes my life so much easier. Personally, I won't even consider anything but an OEM grip. One thing of note is that my long search for a point-n-shoot is now over. I go gripless with my D500 with a 20/2.8D lens mounted. Very light weight! Enjoy the day!
Apr 4, 2017 10:52:41 #
Apr 4, 2017 11:00:20 #
I'm renting a lens for my trip to Oshkosh this year...thinking of maybe adding a grip for my camera, but it's an extra $38/wk. I usually take 2-4k pics over the week. The lens (including insurance) is already costing me $154. I could save $17 if I didn't take insurance, but I've never rented before and it's a $2,200 retail lens. Do grip batteries last any longer in tandem than individual batteries used until they're dead?
Apr 4, 2017 11:25:57 #
I totally agree with you. I always have one or two extra charged batteries. A grip adds weight and has the ability to create other problems. (see reader post of today)
Apr 4, 2017 11:37:59 #
Although I have battery grips for each of my DSLR bodies, I only use the grip when needed. There are times when the second shutter button comes in real handy or the grip helps make holding the camera more stable or the additional power the grip supplies is welcome and necessary. I have a mix of OEM and after market grips. There are non OEM grips that are quite good, you just have to know what to look for and don't buy the cheapies.
Apr 4, 2017 12:48:17 #
Marionsho wrote:
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And the women leave you alone....
And the women leave you alone....
Why would I want that...
Apr 4, 2017 12:51:45 #
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