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c0ntr0lz
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 21:30
how much weight does it add to the 300d?
thanks
timmyquest
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 21:45
I cant give you any number, but i can tell you that it adds a great amount...that is it balances out the body (especially with heavier lenses) much better then without it.
CyberDyneSystems
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 21:47
Battery grip? or Battery pack?
c0ntr0lz
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 22:06
grip
thanks for the correction
timmyquest
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 22:23
grip
thanks for the correction

It's ok, we knew what you meant... i mean it would be rather useless without a battery pack 8)
msvadi
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 22:31
don't even doubt it. the grip changes the camera. It's the most important piece of equipment after the camera itself. IMHO, it even comes before 50mm 1.8 ;) I hesitated for 3 month, but I was so glad when finally I got it. Unless you really like pocket cameras, go ahead and order it right now ;)
polloloco81
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 23:13
The battery grip to me is a really nice addition to the 300D. One problem I have with the Rebel is that the silver look makes it not look as (for lack of a better term) "professional". But having the battery grip on it makes the camera look much more 'manly' if you know what i mean :)
drisley
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 23:17
The grip is awesome!
The camera looks/feels more professional, plus you get longer battery usage, and handy vertical controls!
It's easily the best accessory for the Rebel.
c0ntr0lz
9th of June 2004 (Wed), 23:59
so yall are saying i should get it b4 the 50mm 1.8?
and no one knows the weight of it?
drisley
10th of June 2004 (Thu), 00:21
Hmmm, no get the 50mm F1.8.
I wouldnt consider that an accessory.

I'm not sure about the weight. With 2 batteries I would say it weighs about 2/3rd of the actual camera. Just guessing though.
c0ntr0lz
10th of June 2004 (Thu), 00:22
ok kool
RichieHatch
10th of June 2004 (Thu), 02:21
The grip makes the camera feel great especially with big hands.....! I have been using it for a while now but recently took it off for a couple of days. It then felt like i was using a point and shoot camera....! As for whether i would purchase it before the 50mm f1.8...... Hmmm thats a tough one..... I personally bought the 50mm before the grip but I hadnt got the 300D/Rebel then.... Its an amazing lens... buy the 2 of them......!

Richie
c0ntr0lz
10th of June 2004 (Thu), 03:23
if i didn't have to pay 818 for rent this coming month i probably would but... I'll wait
theoldmoose
12th of June 2004 (Sat), 19:01
Get the battery grip, and also the hand strap. Once you figure out how to get the strap on, you won't ever want to take either off.

Awesome combo...
Jemmind
12th of June 2004 (Sat), 19:05
Speaking of making cameras look more "Professional", It never fails to strike me how unprefessional Kodak's camera look with PROFESSIONAL written right on it! :D

Julie
drisley
12th of June 2004 (Sat), 20:56
To add to what I said b4, the 50mm F1.8 isnt an accessory, it's a necessity!
timmyquest
12th of June 2004 (Sat), 20:59
To add to what I said b4, the 50mm F1.8 isnt an accessory, it's a necessity!

I second that...or third...fourth..fifth...whatever

http://www.antiwall.com/march2004/images/3meghan%20close.jpg
drisley
13th of June 2004 (Sun), 03:40
Just for comparison...

Here's a crop of a shot with the Rebel Kit Lens:
http://www.mts.net/~lftbrain/rebel/18-55mm.jpg


Here's a crop of a shot with the 50mm F1.8:
http://www.mts.net/~lftbrain/rebel/50mm.jpg

Both at exact same settings (50mm F5.6)
blinking8s
13th of June 2004 (Sun), 04:05
ok, ordering the 50mm 1.8 tomorrow, and a grip...I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!
c0ntr0lz
13th of June 2004 (Sun), 16:24
wish i could say the same
but i'm still not sure which to get but when the time comes i'm sure i'll pick the best one(i'm thinking i'm going to get the grip)
i was shooting some pix this weekend at the race track and it was hard to hold the thing still