Stupid Question...Tripod and Vertical Grip

[oak3x]

For those of you who utilize the Canon Vertical Grip Attachment, do you remove when mounting on your Tripod?

Or, can you mount Camera / Vertical Grip on the Tripod?

[slappy sam]

You can mount it, but I prefer to remove it. I think it will make the camera more unstable.

On a sidenote, removing this grip with the handstrap on is gonna be a PITA. And then putting it back on with the handstrap is gonna be quite a process as well - beginning to not like the hand strap so much.

[Riff Raff]

I've never removed the grip since buying the XTi (and grip, obviously). The tripod thread on the bottom of the grip should be fine.

[Mark001]

I have the battery grip for the 20D and never take it off. When using smaller lenses, I mount to the bottom of the grip, and with my larger lenses, I use the tripod collar provided with the lens.

[ben_r_]

I would like to feel that leaving the grip on is fine but IMO it does feel more stable with the grip removed.

[ben_r_]

Originally Posted by Mark001

I have the battery grip for the 20D and never take it off. When using smaller lenses, I mount to the bottom of the grip, and with my larger lenses, I use the tripod collar provided with the lens.

The only problem with that method is when you have the 24-70L attached. It weighs as much as a larger telephoto but has no tripod ring mount. With the grip attached it feel VERY front heavy when on a tripod.

[timnosenzo]

Originally Posted by oak3x

For those of you who utilize the Canon Vertical Grip Attachment, do you remove when mounting on your Tripod?

Or, can you mount Camera / Vertical Grip on the Tripod?

You can mount the camera on a tripod with the grip attached, but its not terribly sturdy--you'll find that the grip flexes more than when you mount the body directly to the tripod, especially if you're using a heavy lens.

The real downside to this is that you can spend time framing your shot, tighten up the tripod head, let go of the camera, and then watch your shot get screwed up because the camera sags.

[slappy sam]

If your serious about getting a sharp shot I would take the grip off. The connection between the grip and camera is not perfect and as already said the grip flexes. This will defeat (IMO) the importance of using mirror lockup and a remote shutter release - if your just going to be using a grip that will flex with the weight of the lens and the wind.

[queenbee288]

Originally Posted by ben_r_

I would like to feel that leaving the grip on is fine but IMO it does feel more stable with the grip removed.

I second this. It seems the added weight may be too much for my ballhead.

[yogestee]

Hasn't been off my 350D since I bought it whether on a tripod or monpod..

Jurgen

[Jethro790]

I use my XTI on a tripod with the grip on all the time.

[Familiaphoto]

I think it depends on the body you are using. When putting my XTi with grip on a tripod all is fine. The 40D with grip though I can tell a difference. But does that make me take it off...NOPE. I have an E1 handstrap on my 40D and don't want to deal with it.

Man I'm lazy.

[ATI058]

Have you concidered an L shape tripod mounting bracket? The RRS company have custom fitting mounting brackets that are built very sturdy. I use one of these for my 20D + 24-70mm full time. On or off the tripod, it feels very solid and is quality built to last.