Do you use a Battery Grip?
Oct 21, 2015 12:50:45 #
jrichter wrote:
Are any of you using a battery grip on your DSLR, and do you find that it improves your handling of the camera (I am not asking about its ability to increase number of pictures being taken before battery change)?
I have a battery grip for my Canon 60D and like it very much. It has two cartridges. One holds two batteries and the other holds six AA batteries. If both camera batteries have been depleted, I have the six battery back-up. I also like having a button on the battery grip which makes it easy to take vertical shots. It does make the camera heavier, but it's worth it.
Oct 21, 2015 14:42:44 #
You almost HAVE to have a VG with an EVF camera. It's the only way to get 1000 shots without changing batteries. :thumbup:
Oct 21, 2015 14:48:51 #
CHOLLY wrote:
You almost HAVE to have a VG with an EVF camera. It's the only way to get 1000 shots without changing batteries. :thumbup:
A VG? Are you referring to a GG as opposed to something else, or taking us back to the Bee Gees and just Stayin' Alive? :mrgreen: :lol:
Oct 21, 2015 14:50:31 #
Oct 21, 2015 15:26:23 #
jrichter wrote:
Are any of you using a battery grip on your DSLR, and do you find that it improves your handling of the camera (I am not asking about its ability to increase number of pictures being taken before battery change)?
I use one on a D200, which happens to be a nice grip design. The deciding factor for getting one for me, was for added weight in handheld shooting. As the saying goes, "be careful what you wish for", it did indeed add weight, more then I bargained for. Since I haven't been shooting much I've left it on, but it IS quite heavy. I like the weight for slower shutter speeds but holding the camera very long can fatigue the hand and fingers. I had to add a hand strap to relieve the stress of having to keep a firm grip on it.
Oct 21, 2015 20:48:17 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
Yes i do it makes it easier to hold the camera but it does add weight.
Oct 21, 2015 22:30:09 #
Hand held yes, tripod mounted no. Some times its easier to carry an extra battery rater than drag the extra weight.
Vertical shots the battery grip is welcome unless you do a lot of walking before you shoot again. Personal choice.
Vertical shots the battery grip is welcome unless you do a lot of walking before you shoot again. Personal choice.
Oct 21, 2015 22:48:19 #
Yes, I use a grip all the time, as said before, but I have a sub-question.
I do have a larger body than most at 6ft 4in and 245 lbs but I can't understand why so many photographers complain about the weight of their standard dslr?
Several times a month I cover things like sports and other outdoor events which often run 3 to 4 hours. (In the past weddings often went from 6 to 12 hours.) Much of that was with my 70 - 200mm lens and grip attached.
Only one time I can remember mentally complaining about the weight and that was when I had a 102+ fever, two cameras, strobs, and a tripod for over three hours.
At some events a friend carries 2 cameras and a 300mm f2.8 lens on a pod. He mentioned the lens and pod were heavy once but kept going and continues to this day.
Photography is something I love which means there are many things I can think of besides my camera weight.
I do have a larger body than most at 6ft 4in and 245 lbs but I can't understand why so many photographers complain about the weight of their standard dslr?
Several times a month I cover things like sports and other outdoor events which often run 3 to 4 hours. (In the past weddings often went from 6 to 12 hours.) Much of that was with my 70 - 200mm lens and grip attached.
Only one time I can remember mentally complaining about the weight and that was when I had a 102+ fever, two cameras, strobs, and a tripod for over three hours.
At some events a friend carries 2 cameras and a 300mm f2.8 lens on a pod. He mentioned the lens and pod were heavy once but kept going and continues to this day.
Photography is something I love which means there are many things I can think of besides my camera weight.
Oct 21, 2015 23:17:43 #
So, do you pull the grip on and off. I have mounted mine and have never removed it.
I am also curios what others do.
J. R.
I am also curios what others do.
J. R.
wsa111 wrote:
Hand held yes, tripod mounted no. Some times its easier to carry an extra battery rater than drag the extra weight.
Vertical shots the battery grip is welcome unless you do a lot of walking before you shoot again. Personal choice.
Vertical shots the battery grip is welcome unless you do a lot of walking before you shoot again. Personal choice.
Oct 21, 2015 23:58:33 #
Gifted One wrote:
So, do you pull the grip on and off. I have mounted mine and have never removed it.
I am also curios what others do.
J. R.
I am also curios what others do.
J. R.
I mostly leave mine on.
Oct 22, 2015 02:35:38 #
Oct 22, 2015 05:05:48 #
jrichter wrote:
Are any of you using a battery grip on your DSLR, and do you find that it improves your handling of the camera (I am not asking about its ability to increase number of pictures being taken before battery change)?
Did in the past. Not any more. Don't want the extra weight.
Oct 22, 2015 08:16:59 #
Oct 22, 2015 11:33:26 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
I nearly always use battery grips on my DSLRs. The only time I remove them is occasionally to reduce weight or size (hiking or biking, for example)... or for the occasional cleaning.
One key reason is the vertical controls. They make the camera much more comfortable shooting in "portrait" orientation.
Another major reason is balance... IMO, with larger lenses the weight and mass added by the grip help with the overall balance of lens and camera, whether handheld or on a gimbal mount.
And, of course, there's the extra battery capacity. I've actually never used the supplied AA battery holders... would only consider using them in a real emergency. But since I nearly always have two spare rechargeable batteries per camera with me, this has never been necessary. AA alkalines just drain too quickly in a DSLR to be of much use, other than an emergency.
To me, the weight added by the grip is minimal (and actually beneficial, see my second point above). Last Sunday I shot from 8 am to 4 pm with a couple short breaks, using two full size cameras with grips and fairly large telephotos on them most of the time (also carrying other lenses, extra memory cards, spare batteries, etc. in a small shoulder bag and vest). Yes, I was tired and sore at the end of the day! That's what my sofa, TV remote and Ibuprofen are for.
One key reason is the vertical controls. They make the camera much more comfortable shooting in "portrait" orientation.
Another major reason is balance... IMO, with larger lenses the weight and mass added by the grip help with the overall balance of lens and camera, whether handheld or on a gimbal mount.
And, of course, there's the extra battery capacity. I've actually never used the supplied AA battery holders... would only consider using them in a real emergency. But since I nearly always have two spare rechargeable batteries per camera with me, this has never been necessary. AA alkalines just drain too quickly in a DSLR to be of much use, other than an emergency.
To me, the weight added by the grip is minimal (and actually beneficial, see my second point above). Last Sunday I shot from 8 am to 4 pm with a couple short breaks, using two full size cameras with grips and fairly large telephotos on them most of the time (also carrying other lenses, extra memory cards, spare batteries, etc. in a small shoulder bag and vest). Yes, I was tired and sore at the end of the day! That's what my sofa, TV remote and Ibuprofen are for.
Oct 22, 2015 11:43:19 #
I use a grip on my D750. I have big hands and while the D750 has one of the best grips on a DSLR that I have ever fit in my hands, I still prefer the camera with the grip. I mainly shoot with longer lens and my len is normally attached to the tripod vs the foot of the camera, so I rotate the body via the lens tripod mount assembly.
It is definitely heavier to carry for extended periods if I am not using a tripod, but I still will deal with it for the added security I perceive when using it. I
It is obviously a very personal choice with many factors to weigh out.
It is definitely heavier to carry for extended periods if I am not using a tripod, but I still will deal with it for the added security I perceive when using it. I
It is obviously a very personal choice with many factors to weigh out.
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