has anyone ever used the AA tray with their battery grip?

DStanic · 25th of November 2009 (Wed)

My friend uses his (XSi/450D) with AA batteries. Alkaline at that... He claims that it lasts longer then the regular battery (ONE battery, he doesn't have 2 Lithium Ion). I think that he thinks the buying additional Lith Ion batts are expensive, meanwhile he is throwing his money away buying Costco AAs in bulk.

I think it's silly (especially using alkaline) does anyone else use the AA tray? How many shots can you get vs. 2 reg batts?

spikeystitch · 25th of November 2009 (Wed)

I've never used the AA tray with my 5dmk2 grip, I would imagine it would be heavier too. The $100 for the additional battery is definately worth it.

Todd Lambert · 25th of November 2009 (Wed)

It's nice to have a backup, but no... don't use it. With the battery life on the new LP-E6s it's pretty much a moot point. You can shoot for days with just two batteries. I guess if I was on an expedition, and didn't want to buy more LPs, I could use the tray with a bunch of eneloops which I always carry with me anyways.

birdfromboat · 25th of November 2009 (Wed)

on extended road trips, it is nice to be able to charge up some AA's with the cigarette lighter outlet. I use my grip less and less, but always take it on camping trips and extended road trips just for the AA feature.
I find it much easier to just carry a spare battery in my pocket at events, and rarely shoot through a fresh one. I just don't use the grip that much anymore.

Todd Lambert · 25th of November 2009 (Wed)

Is that a fully-charged battery in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us?

birdfromboat · 26th of November 2009 (Thu)

Glad to see ya, AND I'm packing electrons.

neilwood32 · 26th of November 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdfromboat

Glad to see ya, AND I'm packing electrons.

Put it away - we dont want to see your electrons!

On the grip/battery issue, I never used AAs once. i bought 2 extra Sterlingtek batteries at the same time as my grip and thats all i ever needed.

If your friend is talking about an additional Canon battery, then he is probably right but Sterlingtek batteries are so much cheaper (probably the price of the AAs hes using) and they are as good or better than the Canon battery (certainly on the 400D they were).

25th of November 2009 (Wed)	#1
DStanic Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 6,117 IMAGE EDITING OK	has anyone ever used the AA tray with their battery grip? My friend uses his (XSi/450D) with AA batteries. Alkaline at that... He claims that it lasts longer then the regular battery (ONE battery, he doesn't have 2 Lithium Ion). I think that he thinks the buying additional Lith Ion batts are expensive, meanwhile he is throwing his money away buying Costco AAs in bulk. I think it's silly (especially using alkaline) does anyone else use the AA tray? How many shots can you get vs. 2 reg batts? __________________ 5D, 30D, Powershot S100 Sigma 24-60 f/2.8-SOLD.. Sigma 50mm f/1.4 . Canon 85mm f/1.8 http://dstanic.zenfolio.com twitter.com/DStanicPhoto

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spikeystitch Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 507	Re: has anyone ever used the AA tray with their battery grip? I've never used the AA tray with my 5dmk2 grip, I would imagine it would be heavier too. The $100 for the additional battery is definately worth it. __________________ flickr - http://www.stokedonphotos.com Gear: Canon 5dMKII + Grip, Canon 40 DCanon 24-105L f/4, Canon 50 mm f/1.8, 580ex II, Canon 17-40L f/4, Canon 85mm 1.8 & Canon 35L.

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Todd Lambert I don't like titles Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Metroplex Posts: 11,677	Re: has anyone ever used the AA tray with their battery grip? It's nice to have a backup, but no... don't use it. With the battery life on the new LP-E6s it's pretty much a moot point. You can shoot for days with just two batteries. I guess if I was on an expedition, and didn't want to buy more LPs, I could use the tray with a bunch of eneloops which I always carry with me anyways. __________________ » Twilightscapes.com - Unique night photography -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5D3 - 5D2 - 16-35L II \| 17 TS-E \| 24-105L \| 24L II \| 35L \| 85L II \| 135L

25th of November 2009 (Wed)	#4
birdfromboat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: somewhere in Oregon trying to keep this laptop dry Posts: 1,827 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: has anyone ever used the AA tray with their battery grip? on extended road trips, it is nice to be able to charge up some AA's with the cigarette lighter outlet. I use my grip less and less, but always take it on camping trips and extended road trips just for the AA feature. I find it much easier to just carry a spare battery in my pocket at events, and rarely shoot through a fresh one. I just don't use the grip that much anymore. __________________ 5D, 10D, G10, the required 100 macro, 24-70, 70-200 f/2.8 (seeking a good used 300 f2.8) Looking through a glass un-yun

25th of November 2009 (Wed)	#5
Todd Lambert I don't like titles Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Metroplex Posts: 11,677	Re: has anyone ever used the AA tray with their battery grip? Is that a fully-charged battery in your pocket, or are you just happy to see us? __________________ » Twilightscapes.com - Unique night photography -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5D3 - 5D2 - 16-35L II \| 17 TS-E \| 24-105L \| 24L II \| 35L \| 85L II \| 135L

26th of November 2009 (Thu)	#6
birdfromboat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: somewhere in Oregon trying to keep this laptop dry Posts: 1,827 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: has anyone ever used the AA tray with their battery grip? Glad to see ya, AND I'm packing electrons. __________________ 5D, 10D, G10, the required 100 macro, 24-70, 70-200 f/2.8 (seeking a good used 300 f2.8) Looking through a glass un-yun

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