Battery grip shape... squared?

[mouettus]

I went out to see a grip for my future camera; to see if it was worth the price. While it feels more natural holding it portrait-style, I found that the squared shape grip is really awkward. It really makes the feel uncomfy.

Is there a reason for that?



Also, after playing with the 7D plus grip plus 17-55 for about 15 minutes, my hand became a bit tired of holing all the weight. I mean, I'm young and strong but the rig started to feel kinda heavy. Add in my 430ex2 and I would not hold it for very long without being tired. Maybe it's just a question of being used to it.


Comments?

[Rey.dos]

canon grip is like that...i like nikon's and sony's grip better, they're more ergonomic.

try this; 5dmk2 w/ grip, 70-200 IS 2.8 and a 580exII, yes it's heavy but after shooting
for long periods of time it seems like nothing. Also, if you've shot with a 300 2.8 and a 400 2.8 hand held,the weight on what your holding is nothing.

you said you're young, so go work out and the camera weight complaint goes away...

[PacAce]

The combo becomes much more manageable and less tiring on the hand if you use a wrist strap, like the Canon E-1. Of course, that only applies when you're holding the camera as you would when shooting in the landscape orientation.

[MT Stringer]

after playing with the 7D plus grip plus 17-55 for about 15 minutes, my hand became a bit tired of holing all the weight.

I have a couple of suggestions:
1) Join a gym and work out with the weights
2) Shoot more, like a lot more. It will come naturally after a while.

Your combination isn't as heavy as the 1D MKIII and 70-200 f/2.8L IS lens. It was heavy for me also. My arms ached (60 yr old). But after a few dozen basketball games, it became natural and I forgot all about the weight or being tired. So I guess I worked out by using the equipment and didn't have to go to the gym. :-)

[mouettus]

The combo becomes much more manageable and less tiring on the hand if you use a wrist strap, like the Canon E-1. Of course, that only applies when you're holding the camera as you would when shooting in the landscape orientation.

yeah... I've thought of that as well... no grip but a nice hand strap!

[mouettus]

I have a couple of suggestions:
1) Join a gym and work out with the weights
2) Shoot more, like a lot more. It will come naturally after a while.

Your combination isn't as heavy as the 1D MKIII and 70-200 f/2.8L IS lens. It was heavy for me also. My arms ached (60 yr old). But after a few dozen basketball games, it became natural and I forgot all about the weight or being tired. So I guess I worked out by using the equipment and didn't have to go to the gym. :-)

that's what I've been doing for the past 7-8 years




I guess it was more due to the fact that coming from a light-as-a-feather Rebel XS, all the weight seemed kinda heavy at first

[mouettus]

canon grip is like that...i like nikon's and sony's grip better, they're more ergonomic.

I wouldn't trade grip ergonomics for camera ergonomics

the only reason I like canon more than nikon is because of the way if feels in my hands and the damn amount of buttons and menus nikon has.

[MT Stringer]

I guess it was more due to the fact that coming from a light-as-a-feather Rebel XS, all the weight seemed kinda heavy at first

I think you hit the nail on the head. The more you use it, the better it will feel. I shot a basketball tournament - 23 games in three days. I though I was going to die. But it gradually got better and recently I realized the aching and hurt just wasn't apparent any more. I think you would get used to it.

[PacAce]

yeah... I've thought of that as well... no grip but a nice hand strap!

My 30D (most of the time), 5DmkII and 7D are gripless but they all have the E-1 installed. That's how much I find the E-1 to be useful even without the grip.

[Rey.dos]

I wouldn't trade grip ergonomics for camera ergonomics

the only reason I like canon more than nikon is because of the way if feels in my hands and the damn amount of buttons and menus nikon has.

i just said something bout their grip and canon should make their grip a
bit rounder...like how other manufactures are doing...

[Bootsie]

I agree, I love my grip, but I do wish it was more ergonomic, it feels kinda funny when you are shooting portrait.

[Splatmaster527]

I love my grip I NEVER use my camera without it...I have huge hands so it makes the camera feel better in my hand and more like i have something to handle.
As far as weight that is a feather compared to a gripped 40D with 35-350L, Steel Bracket, 580EX II, TTL Cord, and Pocket Wizard. It may feel heavy at first but you will get used to it.