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I bought one thinking I'd use it, but really haven't had a real need for it. I carry around extra batteries which is easier.
I'm not a dSLR user, but yeah. I assume that you need an extra battery if using a battery grip, thus, the battery grip itself would do absolutely nothing for the "run out of battery issue". If you "run out of battery", you need an extra battery, whether you have the grip and an extra battery installed or not. Either way, you still have an extra battery.

It would be cool to have another shutter button for portrait shots if that is what a battery grip would give you.

I am guilty and can say that as a for instance I wear a nice watch not just for its funtionality. I am also thankful that there are others out there, I am in the jewelry business and I deal in something that nobody truly needs.

Basically, its what makes differences in humans....you know the "old saying different strokes for different folks"

But to be back on topic, I love my BG-E2N on my 40D!!!!! I also have the hand strap and it to me is a must. It is worth the extra $25.

FreedbabyMy wife wanted me to get a Breitling, but I'm prefectly happy with my Citizen Skyhawk Titanium! :lol:

I got the Targus grip for my Canon XT a couple months ago, and I love it. I mostly wanted it for the feeling and for the extra battery power (I don't NEED it, but it's nice to know it's there).

With a smaller camera like the XT the grip really enhances the feel of the camera. I like the added weight it gives, and it makes portrait oriented shots much easier. My only complaint is that it makes me really wish I'd gone for the black XT instead of silver.

I have the MB-D80 for my D80 and have never needed the extra power either. What it does is balance the camera a ton better and make it handle well when you've got a big lens and flash hooked up. Without it the balance is poor and it can get pretty tiring to hold. And the extra controls make portrait orientation shooting a lot easier also. Can also shoot off of AA batteries as a backup which is nice.

Wow, I'm amazed at the number of people who bought the grip because it "looks" professional. What ever happened to practicality and functionality?

The number one reason for me would be, Portraits. It makes a huge difference when shooting sideways. Second would be I have run out of battery power, especially for weddings. My battery grip has lots of bells and whistles on it. Shutter button aperture dial shutter dial ect ect. So not only does it look cool, but when I turn the camera sideways my screen turns with it and with all the buttons it's like i'm holding it normal. Another would be My battery meter tells me what percentage each battery has left. Not to mention It looks so cool.By far the best investment I have ever made.http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb203/sparky4601/ZPREBGBACK.jpg (http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/%3Ca%20href=)">

dang, that's pretty cool..........

mine came with my camera is the only reason i have one! lol.. i got a bundle deal from a friend. but it's just got a shutter button......... no other bells and whistles........

I don't.

i ordered one last week for my camera,for portraits, 2 batteries speed up the af (so i have been told several times) and it does lend an air of professionalism

:blushing:

i dont have one but ill be buying one down the road. ill be starting taking portraits in the near future and i think the extra shutter button will coming in handy.

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Couldn't help myself. :lmao:

I actually have the grip off of my D80 half the time. I bought it in part because it's a smaller and more portable camera to lug around than the D200. And with the grip hooked up, it no longer fits in my smaller camera bags. I have a new lens arrangement now though, so it'll be easier to just take the D40 when I want to go out. I had to play musical chairs with lenses before, and it was easier to just take the grip off of the D80 (which already had the lens I wanted to use) than to swap a bunch of lenses around from the D80 to the D40 and then back again.

My whole point is I'm not going to pay hundreds of dollars for a camera accessory because "it looks cool". I will pay hundreds for well-built, well-producing, practical equipment and gear.

So my question to these people who bought the battery grip because it looks cool or professional is, do you buy big lenses and stuff because they look cool and professional also?

It's not the gear alone that makes someone professional, it's knowledge and knowing what to do with it. Not saying I'm a professional but I don't buy things based on image.

Oh, and I actually probably will consider getting the battery grip after I get a 5D - solely for the extra battery power, added counter-balance, and easier gripping for portrait-orientation

well i kinda see their point..........

if two people walk in claiming to be photographers........

and say you knew nothing about the subject.... they both seem to know exactly the same... both are giving you the same prices....

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they pull out their cameras... one pulls out a p&s and one pulls out a dslr with what appears to be a nice lens... and battery pack.....

again you know nothing about photography.... so you don't really know the difference in the cameras.... my vote is you would go with who has the "bigger, better looking" camera..... right?

I think though, for some it makes shooting vertical frames less tiring.

As Alex said, it's great for portrait photography, and for me it makes the camera bigger (I have big hands) and heavier, which makes it easier for me to handhold. As far as battery life, I never ran out of battery power when using the camera without the grip either, but now I only charge them once a week. :p

well i kinda see their point..........

if two people walk in claiming to be photographers........

and say you knew nothing about the subject.... they both seem to know exactly the same... both are giving you the same prices....

they pull out their cameras... one pulls out a p&s and one pulls out a dslr with what appears to be a nice lens... and battery pack.....

again you know nothing about photography.... so you don't really know the difference in the cameras.... my vote is you would go with who has the "bigger, better looking" camera..... right?

Well, I'm sure that happens, but I think most people want to see results. If they have no knowledge about photography, they probably don't care either way what the gear looks like. They just want to see a good portfolio.

I'm just one to let my work speak for itself.

Well, I'm sure that happens, but I think most people want to see results. If they have no knowledge about photography, they probably don't care either way what the gear looks like. They just want to see a good portfolio.

I'm just one to let my work speak for itself.
You asked the question, yet you read like you didn't even see the replies. There was some legit reasons why people use them, and I think only one answered that it looked professional. Why don't you give one a try? Maybe your work would speak even louder.

Just saying.:)

Wow I've never looked at Sony's dslrs. They have a ton of buttons!
Yes they do! And for the first day it was overwhelming. But after a few days of shooting with it I can't see how i ever shot without them! They are all in perfect locations, and once you remember where they are you can set up shots allot easier than without them. You never have to go into the menu to change a setting it's all at the tip of one of your fingers. I can't believe how much thought went into the design of this camera.

I bought one on my eos 3 cause I thought it looked cool and professional. With a set of AA it doubled the weight of the camera. It was nice for vertical shots but I soon became sick of the added weight and put it on ebay. Ask yourself is the added weight really worth the bother? I do a lot of backpacking so I don't think it was.

I'll qualify this by saying I was 15 at the time of purchase.

I'm not a dSLR user, but yeah. I assume that you need an extra battery if using a battery grip, thus, the battery grip itself would do absolutely nothing for the "run out of battery issue". If you "run out of battery", you need an extra battery, whether you have the grip and an extra battery installed or not. Either way, you still have an extra battery.

It does do something for the battery issue, because there is no time wasted in changing batteries. Both batteries are installed, and in effect you get twice the battery life from one battery. Power is drained from both batteries simultaneously.

i use more for extra weight and grip... But i am a realist and take it off when the bulk is unnecessary

Sunglasses, leather jackets, hiking boots, odds & sods.
Yes, I buy things that look cool, but they all have function built in first. I am the first to pay more for an item provided the quality/function/durability outweighs the cost to replace. I am so far pass trying to keep up with the Jones's it ain't funny because I refuse to be a slave to fashion. I can say that now only because I survived the 80's.

That's exactly where I'm coming from.

Hmmmm..... How many times have you posted in this thread to prove your position or invalidate those that have an opposed opinion?

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Quite a few times now! I just get fed up when I read posts where people judge other people's purchases based on their own point of view, then talk down to people because they don't like their reasons. Give me a break. People act like they don't buy anything for any other reason then function. Like I said if that were the case we'd all be making our own clothing and riding the bus everywhere.

Agggh I'm done with this thread. I don't even own a battery grip.

I'm going to go mess around on my over priced imac now.

As most people have said I have never ran out of battery before without the battery holder, and if I did I always have a spare or 2 battery's in my bag ready to go.

I got the Optek battery grib for my XTi since the camera is fairly small, even though it fits my hand nice it felt more like a toy then a piece of equipment. The grip adds weight to it and makes it easier for me to get low light shots. Plus vertical shutter release is always awsome.

I first bought a grip while I was in the Navy. It was convenient to have juice when traveling from the States to England to Germany to Poland to Russia to etc... without needing current adapters or knowing when I'd get the chance to charge a single battery.

I sold that kit. I'm looking at getting the grip for the 40D now that I find myself shooting a great deal of long exposure stuff (in cold weather). I've easily drained a battery in three hours of outdoor shooting (numerous times this winter).

I like the feel of grips. I find them aesthetically pleasing, and I don't have to fumble about, taking off gloves and digging into pockets, when it's 15 degrees outside to replace a battery.

because i'm 240lbs with a 350D (big hands)...and for easier portrait shots.

Im off backpacking through thailand, im gonna need a lot of power over several days at a time and the less the insides of my camera are exposedthe less crap will get in them. Also looks mint!! :P

It felt better in my hand. It looks bad a$$ too but that wasnt the main reason.

Freedbaby

I have one.. I love it. I have run out of batterys though and it sucked at a wedding. Its more of a convenience thing for me. I shoot for 6 straight hours tends to use a lot of battery for me.

WOW! Arguing on the internet about battery grips! :lmao: :confused:

I'm not getting worked up, I just made a comment and someone replied so I replied back, simple as that. I'm not mad or anything, just explaining my point to someone who responded to me.

With the D300 it allows 8 frames per second versus 6 without it. Plus it is nice for shooting portraits.

I don`t have one, but i guess it a boost for cameras with Live preview (if you are a heavy user of it) which has a big lens attached to it, with IS & USM (another power drainers) and maybe a 430ex or 580ex flash used a lot. Guess will be useful a grip in this case...

The 430 & 580 have their own power supply and don't drain the camera's battery.

I already have a ton of rechargeable AA's floating around. Already it has come in handy, forgot to charge my battery once and I like the weight it gives the camera. I seen pro's often without them, not sure why they would make you look like a pro? With my two larger lenses it balances the camera weight out so nicely. So for me feel and practicality.

BTW, here's why I would never screw around with an ebay / third-party grip

http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=133869

(I'll think I'll hit the horse too...)

When I bought my first "pro" 35mm (Minolta Maxxum 9000) it had a battery grip on it and I fell in love with it for a lot of reasons. The D200 that I own has one as well. Because of a quirky shipping thing, the grip was sent to me 3 or 4 days before the D200 and frankly, I have never put the battery in the camera body. I went straight to the MD.

As far as why I have one... it's what I am accustom too. But the reasons are numerous. I have large hands and long fingers so the pure feel it has is comfortable. Most of my shots are portraits and having the secondary shutter release is to me the most important thing. Sometimes even when I do shoot landscape I use this button too (it's usually a long lens combined with a monopod situation). I also find this extremely helpful for balance with longer lenses and last, the battery thing is nice. I assume that the grips for the Canons and others have AA adapters as well, so in a pinch, you can put 6 AA's in there and keep on shooting.

Plus... it looks cool and it helps you to pick up women! =o)

(true story time) I went to a homecoming game for my wifes school last fall (coincidentally it was my oldest daughters first homecoming game - same school) and I brought my camera (D200, 70-200 2.8, short lens in a sling bag, monopod adorned) and I asked the police about getting on the field to take a couple shots. I was ushered right onto the field. I told the guy that I'd stay out of the way and he said, "Don't worry about it, you look like you know what you're doing".

Simple point to this tale... looks do help and they [grips] do put less doubt into some peoples minds. We all know that this can be a facade.

I bought one thinking I'd use it, but really haven't had a real need for it. I carry around extra batteries which is easier.

I use one on my k10d and love it. The Pentax dslr line is notoriously compact. The grip adds extra bulk and mass. The grip also has an extra shutter release aperture and shutter speed controls which are very handy for portraits. Finally, it gives me extra shooting life if I need it (like you I've never ran out) which is extra protection for a wedding. It also conveniently stores an extra sd card.

.... oh and it looks more professional b/c it's big :)

I bought a grip for my 40D, because of the size it made my camera. It simply feels better. The professional-look was just an added benefit, but in the same sense...I take off the grip when shooting in a church or something...so not as much attention is drawn my way :).

BASKETBALL - the grips is super for basketball shots. I did a 24-team basketball tournament this winter...taking pictures at each of the games to sell to parents/players (high school)... the extra shutter button and controls came in REAL handy there.

Anyway, I hardly ever take off the grip, I like it so much. In fact, I'm buying a 20D tomorrow, and it includes a Canon grip...which was a huge seller for me.

As the OP of this thread, I call Order. :-)

hehehe. It's funny though, I never got the impression anyone was having a 'go' at anyone about their opinions. But people just kept posting and posting till their horse was well and truly dead.

So, I think the battery grip topic is sorted. Shall I start a new thread with "Why do you use a flash?"

hehe, I might start another can of worms, by saying that yes, I even attach my flash when I know I'm not going to use it for the same reason I'm about to buy a battery grip. Looks.

I deal with Real Estate Agents every single day. And god knows I've got to keep up with them and their standards... even if they know nothing at all about cameras. They sure seem to think that big is better. So that works for me. :-)

:mrgreen: Now go ahead and Play nice, or I'll call LaFoto in here to smack your hands. ;-)

So you drive an 83 Geo Metro and wear Burlap sacks? You've never bought anything because it looked cool?
Sunglasses, leather jackets, hiking boots, odds & sods.
Yes, I buy things that look cool, but they all have function built in first. I am the first to pay more for an item provided the quality/function/durability outweighs the cost to replace. I am so far pass trying to keep up with the Jones's it ain't funny because I refuse to be a slave to fashion. I can say that now only because I survived the 80's.

At least people are being honest. Thats why it's called an accessory, you can take a picture without it.
That's exactly where I'm coming from.

I don't see why you care so much? People buy fast cars all the time and I bet 90% of the owners can't get use 1/2 of what the car can do. All people here are saying is that looks played a role in their purchase. I'm sure it wasn't the only reason but it was a contributing one. It seems kinda silly to get all worked up about why people are purchasing things. I'm sure you've never bought anything that wasn't 100% functional.
Hmmmm..... How many times have you posted in this thread to prove your position or invalidate those that have an opposed opinion?

I just bought one. Its a cheap ebay non genuine nikon one. It doesnt have an additional trigger on it, it just holds extra battery and make the body bigger.

But i dont do much vertical pictures anyways, i just like to make my self look better than i am =P

Yep, and that's why we wear suits to work in 40 degree C heat! Functionality. :lol:

sucks doesn't it., how image plays such an important role.

I hope none of the people giving us crap about the grip "being cool" as one of our reasons have anything other than:

$1.99 watch from Walgreens
plain white sneakers (no name)
and a bus pass.

:lol:

Freedbaby

My whole point is I'm not going to pay hundreds of dollars for a camera accessory because "it looks cool". I will pay hundreds for well-built, well-producing, practical equipment and gear.

So my question to these people who bought the battery grip because it looks cool or professional is, do you buy big lenses and stuff because they look cool and professional also?

It's not the gear alone that makes someone professional, it's knowledge and knowing what to do with it. Not saying I'm a professional but I don't buy things based on image.

Oh, and I actually probably will consider getting the battery grip after I get a 5D - solely for the extra battery power, added counter-balance, and easier gripping for portrait-orientation

The number one reason for me would be, Portraits. It makes a huge difference when shooting sideways. Second would be I have run out of battery power, especially for weddings. My battery grip has lots of bells and whistles on it. Shutter button aperture dial shutter dial ect ect. So not only does it look cool, but when I turn the camera sideways my screen turns with it and with all the buttons it's like i'm holding it normal. Another would be My battery meter tells me what percentage each battery has left. Not to mention It looks so cool.By far the best investment I have ever made.http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb203/sparky4601/ZPREBGBACK.jpg (http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/%3Ca%20href=)">

Wow I've never looked at Sony's dslrs. They have a ton of buttons!

So why do you have a battery grip?

- Becuase I *can* drain more than 1 battery per day
- Becuase it makes my D200 easier to hold, especially on the portait orientation shots
- Becuase it has convenient shutter button in the portrait mode
- Because it balances the camera better with a heavier lens on the front of it
- It just looks cool

What more reasons do you need?

I bought the MB-D200 at the same time I bought my camera. When I got home, I put it on after about a day of shooting without it... and it's NEVER come off since. Period.

I hope none of the people giving us crap about the grip "being cool" as one of our reasons have anything other than:

$1.99 watch from Walgreens
plain white sneakers (no name)
and a bus pass.

:lol:

Freedbaby

...?
Its just stupid to buy it only for looks, its not like its all that cheap.

I dont have one yet but I think I'll be getting one soon since we do a lot of traveling and it would be nice to have.

Wow, I'm amazed at the number of people who bought the grip because it "looks" professional. What ever happened to practicality and functionality?

Yep, and that's why we wear suits to work in 40 degree C heat! Functionality. :lol:

sucks doesn't it., how image plays such an important role.

I don`t have one, but i guess it a boost for cameras with Live preview (if you are a heavy user of it) which has a big lens attached to it, with IS & USM (another power drainers) and maybe a 430ex or 580ex flash used a lot. Guess will be useful a grip in this case...

I didn`t had problems to make me buy a grip. I have a spare battery beside the one in the camera which i rarely use, usually when i am away of a power source for a long time.

Well, I'm sure that happens, but I think most people want to see results. If they have no knowledge about photography, they probably don't care either way what the gear looks like. They just want to see a good portfolio.

I'm just one to let my work speak for itself.

I don't see why you care so much? People buy fast cars all the time and I bet 90% of the owners can't get use 1/2 of what the car can do. All people here are saying is that looks played a role in their purchase. I'm sure it wasn't the only reason but it was a contributing one. It seems kinda silly to get all worked up about why people are purchasing things. I'm sure you've never bought anything that wasn't 100% functional.

I hope none of the people giving us crap about the grip "being cool" as one of our reasons have anything other than:

$1.99 watch from Walgreens
plain white sneakers (no name)
and a bus pass.

I would think that the people that you are describing are either jealous 13 year olds or adults with a mentality of that age. In either case, I could not care less what they said about my opinions concerning a battery grip being cool or not... cause I said it, and they are cool!! :lol: :lol:

Plus... it looks cool and it helps you to pick up women! =o)

I can confirm this. My dating went from once every 10 years to 10 every day RIGHT AFTER I bought the grip for my D200

(ok so its not quite a true story, but the Maralyn Monroe look-alike at Universal Studios did tell me she had never seen one so big before... thats in reference to my camera, let's not take it to the gutter, people... LMAO!)

I will be getting a grip soon. The main reasons are for weight distribution with long lenses, extra weight for control and extra shooting/control functions for vertical shots. Oh, oh, oh and getting 8 fps from my camera.

The last reason that should be considered is vanity. Scratch that. If someone buys a grip to make them look professional, I have a few acres of swamp land I'd like to discuss with you.

So you drive an 83 Geo Metro and wear Burlap sacks? You've never bought anything because it looked cool?

At least people are being honest. Thats why it's called an accessory, you can take a picture without it.

If I remember right those grips go for around 200$. I'm sure a 2nd shutter release and more battery juice isn't only worth 200$. I tend to believe people like the image of having a pro level camera. Which most come standard with a built in battery grip.

You asked the question, yet you read like you didn't even see the replies. There was some legit reasons why people use them, and I think only one answered that it looked professional. Why don't you give one a try? Maybe your work would speak even louder.

Just saying.:)

Hey Pot, you're calling the kettle black! LOL.

If you would have done what you accused me of not doing, you would have seen that I specifically stated I plan on buying one. see below:

Oh, and I actually probably will consider getting the battery grip after I get a 5D - solely for the extra battery power, added counter-balance, and easier gripping for portrait-orientation

And actually, there were a few people who said they got it because it "looked cool" and "professional"

Better make sure you got your facts straight before you call me out next time:wink:

I have one. I have shot some races and sometimes do run out of batteries. It also makes the camera heavier so its easier for me to steady it. Also it is a lot nicer for vertical shots.

Why do you have a Battery Grip?

Honestly, I have never ever run out of battery charge while shooting. That includes massive days, with hundreds and hundreds (thousands?) of photos!

Despite that, I am going to buy a battery grip. :-) Only because it 'looks' more professional. And being in the world of business now for a while, I've realised everything is about 'looks' and perception.

So why do you have a battery grip?
For one thing, it allows use of AA's in most cases. But the main reason with me, it stabilizes against camera shake, especially when you have one with a clunky shutter like the Max 9000. It also helps to balance the camera when you're using a heavy lens. If the weight doesn't bother you, go for it.

I have a grip on my 30D, but not on my XTi. I have in on the 30D because it's what I take to the race track and I can shoot 3000 pictures in a weekend being out at the track 12 hours a day. The battery grip really comes in handy there and I carry extra batteries too because sometimes I need them. I also love using the shutter button on the grip when I shoot weddings. And using flash a lot at weddings drains my battery. Not having to switch batteries in middle of a ceremony is worth the grip alone.

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