jakefreese Senior Member 555 posts Likes: 6 Joined Jan 2012 Location: TEXAS More info | May 12, 2012 14:59 | #1 Is the canon worth the extra $100 ? I was looking at the vello, it looks identical to the canon. Does it perform just like the canon ? I have been thinking about getting an l bracket but I am just going to make one, for $150 I can spend some time behind the mill and make built in tripod shoes on both sides. Will the rss bracket fit on the non oem grips ? 7D, 70-200L 2.8 IS II, some rocks and hammers...
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May 12, 2012 15:24 | #2 I use the Polaroid Canon 5D & 7D; 70-200mm f2.8 IS L; 24-105mm f4 IS L; 10-22mm f3.5-4.5; 100mm f2.8; 50mm f1.8 Mk1
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julius071 Senior Member 496 posts Joined Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA More info | May 12, 2012 15:30 | #3 jakefreese wrote in post #14421569  Is the canon worth the extra $100 ? I was looking at the vello, it looks identical to the canon. Does it perform just like the canon ? I have been thinking about getting an l bracket but I am just going to make one, for $150 I can spend some time behind the mill and make built in tripod shoes on both sides. Will the rss bracket fit on the non oem grips ? Thanks ! I would go with Canon because its Canon. You get what you pay for anyways. Capturing moments one snap at a time.
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bbb1919 Member 70 posts Joined Aug 2011 More info | May 12, 2012 18:07 | #4 jakefreese wrote in post #14421569 Is the canon worth the extra $100 ? I was looking at the vello, it looks identical to the canon. Does it perform just like the canon ? I have been thinking about getting an l bracket but I am just going to make one, for $150 I can spend some time behind the mill and make built in tripod shoes on both sides. Will the rss bracket fit on the non oem grips ? Thanks ! There is a Sale now on some online stores - just google Canon BG-E7
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May 12, 2012 18:11 | #5 What things are better on the canon one ? I'll probably end up finding a used one. 7D, 70-200L 2.8 IS II, some rocks and hammers...
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LooneyFlyer Member 78 posts Joined Apr 2010 Location: Isla Margarita, Venezuela More info | I personally like the look and feel of the Canon grip. My friend has a different brand on his 7D and wishes he would have paid the extra $$ for the Canon one. Mark
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Stone13 Goldmember  1,690 posts Likes: 8 Joined Aug 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC More info | May 12, 2012 23:04 | #7 Canon grip for sure, I went with a 3rd party grip for my Rebel that got great reviews from almost everyone. It didn't wear well and the quality, while decent was not the same as OEM Canon. It was also directly related to a costly repair. Ken
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May 13, 2012 00:07 | #8 i'd go with canon, seen too many problems reported here with off brand grips
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Legion5 Member 84 posts Joined May 2010 More info | May 13, 2012 00:11 | #9 Off brand grips are generally crap, I would avoid them like the plague especially since the 7D one is only $160. I've owned a few off brand grips and they are just extremely flimsy. The only reason I would get a third party one is if the Canon one was over $250, it's worth at least that much though.
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RoyWebber Goldmember 3,187 posts Likes: 7 Joined Nov 2006 Location: Corralejo, Fuerteventura....Canary Islands Spain More info | May 13, 2012 00:52 | #10 Stone 13 wrote in post #14423100 Canon grip for sure, I went with a 3rd party grip for my Rebel that got great reviews from almost everyone. It didn't wear well and the quality, while decent was not the same as OEM Canon. It was also directly related to a costly repair. I bought the Canon grip for my 7D and couldn't be happier. This is an expensive camera, don't skimp on the accessories just to save a few bucks. I heard it directly from the tech at the Jamesburg repair center, they've fixed many a screwed up battery box due to 3rd party grips. Spot on! Canon 7D, 40D,100-400 IS L, EFS 15-85 IS, EFS 10-22-With Faulty USM, 055XPROB+488RC2, 430 & 580 II Flash, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8-
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Persephone Goldmember  1,122 posts Joined May 2008 Location: CA More info | May 13, 2012 00:59 | #11 I have a Meike grip (it came with it used on CL) and sometimes it doesn't show that the info for both batteries. I have to unlatch the left battery so it registers. I suggest brand name Canon. Gear list
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I can't comment on the quality of the aftermarket models, but I've used the Canon grips on my 7D and 10D for years and never had a problem with either. I thought about the 3rd party parts to save money, but I went for the Canon stuff for peace of mind (kind of like buying good CF cards).
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swldstn Senior Member  978 posts Likes: 3 Joined May 2007 Location: Maine More info | May 13, 2012 08:37 | #13 Check out the underlying construction of the two. I believe the Canon is not just plastic like so many of the 3rd party ones? The BG-E7 is specifically for the Canon 7D and is made of the same magnesium alloy construction that the camera is made of. from this review http://www.tyleringram.com …ery-grip-for-canon-eos-7d Steve Waldstein
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Nick5 Goldmember  More info | May 13, 2012 09:57 | #14 Stone 13 wrote in post #14423100 Canon grip for sure, I went with a 3rd party grip for my Rebel that got great reviews from almost everyone. It didn't wear well and the quality, while decent was not the same as OEM Canon. It was also directly related to a costly repair. I bought the Canon grip for my 7D and couldn't be happier. This is an expensive camera, don't skimp on the accessories just to save a few bucks. I heard it directly from the tech at the Jamesburg repair center, they've fixed many a screwed up battery box due to 3rd party grips. Sums it up for me as I have both 7D's gripped with Canon Grips. The feel, texture and most importantly electronics are consistent. Canon 5D Mark III (x2), BG-E11 Grips, 7D (x2) BG-E7 Grips, Canon Lenses 16-35 f/4 L IS, 17-40 f/4 L, 24-70 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, 70-200 f/4 L IS, 70-200 f/4 L IS Version II, 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS Version II, TS-E 24 f/3.5 L II, 100 f/2.8 L Macro IS, 10-22 f3.5-4.5, 17-55 f/2.8 L IS, 85 f/1.8, Canon 1.4 Extender III, 5 Canon 600 EX-RT, 2 Canon ST-E3 Transmitters, Canon PRO-300 Printer
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Camera_User87 Member 61 posts Joined Mar 2012 More info | May 13, 2012 10:34 | #15  Permanent banAlways go with the real canon stuff, I had some bad experience with third party products. 5d Mark III | 50mm 1.2 L | 430EX II | 70-200 2.8 IS USM L II ---- Flickr
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