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Jan 2, 2012 18:21:52   #
Chip
 
I am looking to get a battery grip for my Canon xti. I cannot find any reviews on any of the sites I have found. Has anyone had any experience with the BG-E3 battery grip from Canon and are they really worth the money?m Or is it better just to have more batteries and change them when needed?

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Jan 2, 2012 18:23:41   #
tkhphotography Loc: Gresham, Or, not Seattle
 
I like them for when I shoot verticals; it gives me a better grip.

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Jan 2, 2012 18:25:32   #
Chip
 
does yours have the ability to hold 2 batteries for extended shooting time?

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Jan 2, 2012 18:53:17   #
iresq Loc: Annapolis MD
 
I know nothing about grips but when shopping around for batteries I came across an interesting note. It appears that at least some aftermarket batteries have the same serial number. Placing two of these batteries was reported to be problematic as it confused the camera. Again, no first hand knowledge, just thought I would pass along.

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Jan 2, 2012 18:56:28   #
pigpen
 
I have the BG-E8 for the T2i. It was an investment, but worth it to me. The Rebels feel kinda small in my hand, and this really helps. If you have any large lenses, it does a great deal for balance, handheld or on a tripod. Easier to shoot vertical. My T2i seems to take forever to loose battery power with the 2 batteries. It's also nice to have the second cartridge for AA batteries. After 8 hours in the woods, my batteries finally died, and I just slipped in the AA cartridge and they got me through the rest of the day. The original batteries lasted longer than 8 hours, because they were not totally fresh when I went into the woods. All depends on your needs.

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Jan 2, 2012 18:57:55   #
jbirdmo Loc: Soon to be Chicago
 
Chip wrote:
I am looking to get a battery grip for my Canon xti. I cannot find any reviews on any of the sites I have found. Has anyone had any experience with the BG-E3 battery grip from Canon and are they really worth the money?m Or is it better just to have more batteries and change them when needed?


It does hold two batteries, as well as doubling all essential controls for shooting vertical. I have a grip on my 7D. It's used more than not, and never comes off the camera.

Canon Page.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_rebel_xsi#SuppliesAndAccessories

In depth review.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-Battery-Grip-BG-E3-Review.aspx

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Jan 2, 2012 20:01:46   #
Chip
 
thanks everyone for your information and opinions. sounds like it's time to find one and buy it.

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Jan 2, 2012 23:19:37   #
dfalk Loc: Chugiak, Alaska
 
I've had the Canon grips on both the Rebel and now the 50D. Lots of battery capacity, duplicated controls for vertical frame shooting and it adds a bit of heft to the camera which can held to stabilize it to some extent -- of course you have to carry the extra weight as well.

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Jan 3, 2012 00:39:17   #
tkhphotography Loc: Gresham, Or, not Seattle
 
Chip wrote:
does yours have the ability to hold 2 batteries for extended shooting time?


Yes it does. I find that I need to take them out when not in use, for some reason if I leave them in the grip, it will suck the power out of them.

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Jan 3, 2012 03:10:40   #
dfalk Loc: Chugiak, Alaska
 
tkhphotography wrote:

Yes it does. I find that I need to take them out when not in use, for some reason if I leave them in the grip, it will suck the power out of them.


You might want to have that looked at. Shouldn't be a drain on the batteries. Is it a Canon grip?

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Jan 3, 2012 05:40:48   #
Tina
 
I purchased the Canon battery grip initially with a previous Canon camera but, then I found a less expensive aftermarket brand Zeikos. I read their reviews and was content with my purchase.

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Jan 3, 2012 08:29:01   #
jimberton Loc: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
 
battery grips are awesome..i have them on my 7d,5d, and t1i. i have canon grips on the 5d and 7d and a $50 opteka grip on the t1i. the opteka works as well as the canon grips.

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Jan 3, 2012 08:29:11   #
Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
I have used the Vivitar battery grip for my Canon 7D for about 5,000 pics so far.

It works fine and was about $70 at B & H

The similar Canon mount was about $200

The 2 batteries do not seem to discharge and last over 1,000 pics per charge.

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Jan 3, 2012 08:45:03   #
Cappy Loc: Wildwood, NJ
 
tkhphotography wrote:
Chip wrote:
does yours have the ability to hold 2 batteries for extended shooting time?


Yes it does. I find that I need to take them out when not in use, for some reason if I leave them in the grip, it will suck the power out of them.


Make sure you have the switch on the grip OFF when you store the the camera. Just turning off the cameras switch to off does not effect the grips off status.

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Jan 3, 2012 09:15:58   #
imntrt1 Loc: St. Louis
 
Chip wrote:
I am looking to get a battery grip for my Canon xti. I cannot find any reviews on any of the sites I have found. Has anyone had any experience with the BG-E3 battery grip from Canon and are they really worth the money?m Or is it better just to have more batteries and change them when needed?


I have two Canon Rebels and have a two battery grip on the older one, and a rechargable one on the newer one. I like both because they give me a firmer grip on the camera - and a little weight for stability. With both cameras I also carry an extra charged battery to replace the grip if it runs low on charge. My charger also has a cigarette lighter adapter to use it in the car in order to charge individual batteries. I bought both of my battery pack grips on Amazon because they are so much cheaper than a camera store and I have never had a problem with any of them - got extra batteries there too/

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