5D Mark II Grip or No Grip?

Before you guys say anything i can believe there are already a million threads like this. I just upgraded from the 7D which was gripped, to the 5D Mark II. got my mark II off the classifieds got it with an authentic canon grip. 7D was on a photix grip, and i can say this one feels nicer. But when the 85L is on feels nicer without the Grip. 5DMK2 that is.

So just wondering 5DMK2 user's gripped or not?

I have a grip (after marktet) for my 5DMKII but don't use it very often. Only when on specific shoots where I may need the extra battery capacity and the occasional portrait orientation grip. Otherwise I think it makes the camera too bulky and awkward to hold - and very conspicious in crowds...

Sometimes I get the impression that there are wannabee photographers that have a "grip" as some sort of badge to show they are real pros...

not. No way I want more cost (grip itself, plus higher coster cost RRS L plate), more bulk, more weight...etc. The grip will not improve an IQ.

MCAsan wrote in post #13047207
The grip will not improve an IQ.

I don't think anybody makes a claim that it does. Use of a grip is a personal choice based on ergonomics and battery life requirements.

I use them on all my cameras, save the 1Dmk2 obviously. I like the added heft, the larger perch presented for my hand in both orientations, the additional location for threading my strap through while not interfering with tripod mount. That makes the expense worthwhile to me.

You requirements may differ.

It depends...no really, it does.

I don't and have never wished I did. YMMV.

The choice is yours.

I bought an after market grip for my 40D. Nothing wrong with the grip but I really don't like it very much because it's so bulky. I'm thinking of selling it. As always, YMMV.

I shot with a 1D2 for a couple of years while I working for a daily paper. I used to love the grip on it but I eventually decided that the size made it more difficult for me to keep the camera on me at all times. Now I have a 5D2 and love the fact that I'm not hindered by portability as much as before. My style also changed and I find that most of my photos are shot in a landscape orientation anyway. As for battery life, I find that I don't have to recharge my batteries for 1 or 2 weeks at a time.

But this is my personal experience. No one can tell you what you prefer.

Had the grip for my 40D, now back up body, and I have it for my 5DII. Love the grip. I shoot a lot of portrait.

I dont particularly care for grips, but I have to have them when Im shooting something like an event for all the back and forth between landscape and portrait I do. If I dont then my wrist ends up hurting and I hate that more.

I'm interested in this also. I heard there was a design flaw about something with moisture seeping into the battery compartment or another.

There are countless threads like this one. And yes, they are all correct because it really is personal preference. I use one because of my big hands; without it, any SLR is uncomfortable for me to use for long. I could care less about the additional battery life because not being a pro or using the camera extensively for video means that I can easily live with the standard LP-E6 life in-between charges.

Never used a grip ... except when they were needed for the motor drive that was in them for advancing the film.

Won't use them now, even for portrait work.

gorby wrote in post #13200342
I'm interested in this also. I heard there was a design flaw about something with moisture seeping into the battery compartment or another.

Read about that on a review of the 7D. The reviewer commented that Canon seemed to have remedied the situation on the 7D, but that an issue existed with water seepage on the 5D.

i much prefer using a grip. to say it wont affect image quality...well kinda. i tend to hold the camera more steadily with the grip so for me it kind of does affect IQ. as ive said before, i wish they would bring back the grip design like that of the 1V. integrated into the existing grip and fit a lot more seamless than the warts they are now.

dont think i could ever be comfortable without them now.