Do you use a battery grip?
Oct 2, 2017 18:59:26 #
MrT wrote:
Always on a d7000 and a d800. My hands fit better and I find I take more portrait photos when my arms are not extended like chicken wings. Increased stability too. With the second battery I don't remember a time when I have run out of juice. They also help balance the camera better.
Yes, they do, Mr. T ... makes a big difference in the balance ...
Oct 2, 2017 19:06:58 #
ChrisT wrote:
Richard ... doubt very much whether ANYONE would try to put a 150-600 lens on a D5500 ...
The sheer weight of it ... would pull the thing off ...
I mean - this thing is even smaller than a bridge ....
If you have a lens like that, you'd find a bigger, more suitable camera to put it on, trust me ...
The sheer weight of it ... would pull the thing off ...
I mean - this thing is even smaller than a bridge ....
If you have a lens like that, you'd find a bigger, more suitable camera to put it on, trust me ...
No, the mount is sufficient.
Back in the day, before most cameras had grips that people grab and hang onto, we learned to support the lens with the left hand.
Oct 2, 2017 19:14:16 #
Several years ago, back when I was using a Canon Rebel, I got a grip for it. That was a waste of money. Years ago I learned to take vertical pictures by rotating the camera so the shutter is in the lower right, maintaining my good ergonomics posture, years ago I learned to balance longer lenses using my left hand to support the lens, I prefer small cameras to bigger ones, and I tend not to take so many pictures at a time that I run down a battery. By the time that camera died in May 2015 I had tossed that worthless grip because I hate the ergonomics ... so I definitely won't be doing that again.
Oct 2, 2017 19:15:30 #
Have one on all my Nikon bodies except the F-5. I have big hands and the cameras just feel better in my hands with a grip on them.
Oct 2, 2017 19:16:47 #
rehess wrote:
No, the mount is sufficient.
Back in the day, before most cameras had grips that people grab and hang onto, we learned to support the lens with the left hand.
Back in the day, before most cameras had grips that people grab and hang onto, we learned to support the lens with the left hand.
No, really?
Is THAT right, RE?
Well, whaddayaknow?
I'd never have thought of that, in a million years!!!!!
Oct 2, 2017 19:19:39 #
rehess wrote:
Several years ago, back when I was using a Canon R... (show quote)
Awwwwwwww!!!!
Tossed it where, RE?
Oct 2, 2017 19:20:48 #
boomer826 wrote:
Have one on all my Nikon bodies except the F-5. I have big hands and the cameras just feel better in my hands with a grip on them.
They do, to most, I guess, Boomer ...
Oct 2, 2017 19:21:10 #
ChrisT wrote:
Trash!Awwwwwwww!!!!
Tossed it where, RE?
Tossed it where, RE?
I'm guessing it has been in the St.Joseph County Dump for some time now.
Oct 2, 2017 19:51:43 #
After using my D7000 for a couple years I considered battery grip. I wasn't sure that I'd like it so I bought an inexpensive one - Neewer. It fit and worked well. I have large hands and I love the controls for portrait mode. I don't think I ever needed the extra battery - up to 750 shots on the first battery - but it was reassuring to have two.
When I bought a D7200 in July I ordered a Neewer for it. This battery grip did not fit flush to the bottom of the camera body and never felt secure so I returned it and bought the Vello battery grip. It fit and works well.
I keep the battery grips on the cameras almost all the time now. I also usually have an Arca Quick Release L bracket mounted since I use portrait mode more often.
The weight is a minor issue, especially if I'm carrying both cameras (and a tripod and another lens) and walking far.
When I bought a D7200 in July I ordered a Neewer for it. This battery grip did not fit flush to the bottom of the camera body and never felt secure so I returned it and bought the Vello battery grip. It fit and works well.
I keep the battery grips on the cameras almost all the time now. I also usually have an Arca Quick Release L bracket mounted since I use portrait mode more often.
The weight is a minor issue, especially if I'm carrying both cameras (and a tripod and another lens) and walking far.
Oct 2, 2017 19:55:12 #
Oct 2, 2017 20:14:33 #
I use a battery grip on my Olympus E-M1 Mk II. The main advantage is that the Olympus hand grip attaches to it and is very comfortable for carrying the camera around. I hate having a strap around my neck although I still have a detachable Op/Tech strap if I need to wear it. Also I use an aftermarket battery in the battery grip and keep my Olympus battery in the body. So far I have never used the auxiliary controls built into the battery grip.
I did the same thing with my earlier E-M1 and with an even earlier E-M5. The E-M1 Mark II does seem to be a heavier package than the earlier models.
I did the same thing with my earlier E-M1 and with an even earlier E-M5. The E-M1 Mark II does seem to be a heavier package than the earlier models.
Oct 2, 2017 20:56:27 #
Oct 2, 2017 21:00:38 #
The Nikon grip is not heavy nor is the one battery in it. It affords a comfortable grip for those of us with large hands. There is an extra trigger when turned sideways for portraits
I haven’t experienced any downside and have used on for a year
I haven’t experienced any downside and have used on for a year
Oct 2, 2017 21:04:44 #
ChrisT wrote:
Or does your camera not need one?
I use a battery grip on my Canon 80D because I like having 2 batteries. It came with a cartridge that holds 6 AAA batteries which can be used as a back-up. It does make my camera heavier, but I like the peace of mind 2 batteries and a back-up give me.
Oct 2, 2017 21:04:49 #
Steve DeMott
Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)
RichardTaylor wrote:
I disagree - grips can make smaller bodies a lot more usable, in the hand, espcially when using some longer lenses.
I agree with Richard. I have a D3300 with a battery grip. It made the camera easier to handle and both batteries were easy to change. I also have a D7100 with grip and I'm not as fond of that grip as I was with the D3300. I can only change 1 battery at a time, which I do so I'm not taking the grip off all the time. The good side is it's easier to take photo in portrait and I still have BBF available.
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