Battery grip (Page 2): Never heard of it...

DELTA777

Never heard of it

Doug RC Loc: Western Massachusetts

Amazon .. is not a "photography" 'company' ... but ... they are the BEST for almost everything, I've had to get my
money back a couple times and 'no-problem' they offer many of the 'same' types of goods (different brands models etc)
I/we (my wife too) have used them for years without a problem.
One thing (on my account at least) I use 'Pay-Pal' for 'all my online purchases' to get 'double' protection.
Amazon=happy camper

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

I have genuine Canon grips for both my 5D MKII & 7D MKII. I bought the first one for my 5D off of ebay for $70 bucks and was like new. The second came in a package deal when I purchased my 7D. And 99% of the time they sit in a drawer in their boxes gathering dust, due to the added weight when mounted on my bodies. I do use them when I shoot video. For stills I just take a spare battery. However, they do look cool, and make any body look like the 1DXxxx series.

Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada

EL wrote:

I just purchase a battery grip from Amazon, the company is Powerextra. It's for canon 80D is this a good company? To anyone who knows. thank you

I bought a Vello grip for my Nikon D7100 and have had issues with it. How about not be able to get it off the body, basically fused together. Different metals. I finally got it off and use a lubricant on both screw openings. Hope this helps.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Jakebrake wrote:

I have genuine Canon grips for both my 5D MKII & 7D MKII. I bought the first one for my 5D off of ebay for $70 bucks and was like new. The second came in a package deal when I purchased my 7D. And 99% of the time they sit in a drawer in their boxes gathering dust, due to the added weight when mounted on my bodies. I do use them when I shoot video. For stills I just take a spare battery. However, they do look cool, and make any body look like the 1DXxxx series.

Interesting. Everybody has a different perspective. I like the balance and feel of a camera with a battery grip - the heft. Don't care about "the look". My cameras have the battery grip on 99% of the time. Like you, my wife's battery grip lives in its box 99% of the time. I've just compared my new 80D with Canon battery grip with my old Canon T90 - aka 'The Tank', they feel similar, although without being able to weigh them, the T90 feels slightly heavier. The balance of the T90 was very good, but the 80D /BG-E14 combination is better, especially when considering the control ergonomics. Even my old trusty Canon AE-1, one of the lightest SLR cameras of its time (1976) is a similar weight with the power winder attached.

I guess I'm just not a light-weight!

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

FYI FWIW, I got a Vivitar BP from Cameta for the 80D - $49 - and is working very well !

The main reason I have the BP is for the ergonomic control in vertical orientation ......it's not about size/ weight, feel, looks or battery life for me.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

boberic wrote:

I will answer your question. Why would you buy anything from a company, if you have to ask about the trustworthyness of that company?

You answered a question with a question. Of course, I'm used to that because I'm Jewish. Jewish people always answer a question with a question. Why do we always answer a question with another question? How else do you answer a question?

Vector

Sorry, removed a double post.

Vector

Sometimes I think buying photography equipment is like buying power tools. The people who use it for a living just about Always by the name brands like DeWalt, Porter Cable, Etc. While Weekend Warriors like me who buy the off Brands like Cobalt for example. If it's for a hobbyist, you can come up with off brands that work well. Unfortunately, not a lot will stand up to the use that professionals put it through which is why they are cheaper, and why the professionals stick to the name brands.

byjoe Loc: Stillwater, OK

I have bought them for each of my Canons from a company in Hong Kong and they have performed quite nicely.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

Peterff wrote:

I guess I'm just not a light-weight!

Ah, well I guess to each his own, you big rough and tumble manly man!

We all have our preferences, and can't all be as big and strong as you!

aellman Loc: Boston MA

EL wrote:

I just purchase a battery grip from Amazon, the company is Powerextra. It's for canon 80D is this a good company? To anyone who knows. thank you

The OEM Canon battery grips I found on Amazon go for around $200 or more. Looks like you
paid about 25% of that. It may be fine, or it may be a piece of junk that lasts a few weeks.
Your saving grace is that Amazon has a very liberal return policy, so give it the torture test
and if it fails, return it. Best of luck! >Alan

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Rab-Eye wrote:

You answered a question with a question. Of course, I'm used to that because I'm Jewish. Jewish people always answer a question with a question. Why do we always answer a question with another question? How else do you answer a question?

From another member of the tribe: that is hilarious, because it is so true! >Alan

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Rab-Eye wrote:

You answered a question with a question. Of course, I'm used to that because I'm Jewish. Jewish people always answer a question with a question. Why do we always answer a question with another question? How else do you answer a question?

Why do you ask?

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Peterff wrote:

Why do you ask?

Laughing out loud! >Alan