Battery Grip from HK Supplies, can't tell if it's legit, need help!

[dagvc37]

I need a battery grip for my XTi, so I hopped on ebay and found this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Grip-for-Canon-350D-400D-XT-XTi-2-Phottix-NB-2LH-BG-E3_W0QQitemZ180220742132QQihZ008QQcategoryZ50512QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

To be honest, it looks completely legitimate, but I just can't tell for sure. The grip has all the necessary buttons, and looks almost identical to the Canon BG-E3, but the deal is just too good to be true. Any opinions on what I should do? Or has anyone purchased this? and if so how is it?

Thanks,
Drew

[ito4u]

The real Canon battery grip has a white Canon logo across the front of it. Follow the link http://www.amazon.com/Canon-BG-E3-Battery-Digital-Camera/dp/B0007WK8LC

[dagvc37]

Ya I know its not the exact one, I was just saying that the features on the grip seem to be legitimate just like canon's.

[Anke]

Ya I know its not the exact one, I was just saying that the features on the grip seem to be legitimate just like canon's.

By legitimate do you mean "do they work"?

This looks a pretty good product, perhaps for peace of mind you could just splash out on the authentic Canon product.

[cdifoto]

Not sure what your paranoia is based on. It's generic so of course it'll be cheaper...

[haisai-ojisan]

By legitimate do you mean "do they work"?

This looks a pretty good product, perhaps for peace of mind you could just splash out on the authentic Canon product.

dag, I'm sure it's "legit" and most likely works. Just "how long" would be another question. I agree. Just shell out the $ and buy the Canon grip. If the HK copy craps out or by chance makes your camera do crazy things, you're $80+ more in the hole and would be full of regret. If you go Canon, you know exactly what you're getting, quality, warranty and all!