wsnyder wrote:
I've had grips on other cameras I've used. I've been on all day shoots and workshops, and have never drained a fully charged battery. In addition I carry at least two spares fully charged. Have not seen any advantage to grips.
It’s no so much about the extra battery (you can use a grip with a single battery) - it’s literally about the better grip on a body especially with a heavy lens. It’s also super convenient when shooting in a vertical orientation placing the second set of controls exactly where needed. I wouldn’t own a 7, 5, or 1 series Canon without one. I immediately purchased an OEM Canon grip for my 7D, 5D3 and 5D4. $100 is a bargain - won’t last long at that price (I’d be a buyer, but I already have one on my 5D4).