This battery grip for the new 5D MkIII is now available on the B & H site for $349 instead of the $490 as listed by Canon. Now we are able to get both the body and grip. Now all we need is an Arca-Swiss compatible L-bracket.
swldstn Senior Member  978 posts Likes: 3 Joined May 2007 Location: Maine More info | Mar 05, 2012 22:13 | #1 This battery grip for the new 5D MkIII is now available on the B & H site for $349 instead of the $490 as listed by Canon. Now we are able to get both the body and grip. Now all we need is an Arca-Swiss compatible L-bracket. Steve Waldstein
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smacatl Goldmember  1,567 posts Likes: 42 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA More info | Mar 05, 2012 22:17 | #2 And a good source for funds!!! Smacatl
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Mistabernie 'Camera Unicorn McSparkles'..  More info | Mar 05, 2012 22:20 | #3 Promising to see that come out below the Canon MSRP, makes me wonder if other aspects (such as the body?) might follow suit.. Donate if you love POTN! | Smugmug
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bps Cream of the Crop 7,607 posts Likes: 406 Joined Mar 2007 Location: California More info | Mar 05, 2012 22:39 | #4 Mistabernie wrote in post #14032578  Promising to see that come out below the Canon MSRP, makes me wonder if other aspects (such as the body?) might follow suit.. Definitely not until demand slows down!
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Kirill Senior Member 728 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs, IL More info | Mar 06, 2012 15:24 | #5 30% off listed.
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dgsphoto Senior Member 421 posts Joined Dec 2010 Location: SFO Bay Area More info | Mar 07, 2012 21:35 | #6 I'm fuming over Canon's move to a new battery grip for 5Dmk3. Total rip-off, even at the "discounted" price.
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ImCBParker Senior Member 893 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Mar 07, 2012 21:37 | #7 dgsphoto wrote in post #14046923 I'm fuming over Canon's move to a new battery grip for 5Dmk3. Total rip-off, even at the "discounted" price. It uses different batteries and has functionality the previous one did not. Would I like it for $250? Sure. $350 is not that big a deal. Canon 5DIII, 7D, 40D, 8-14L, 24-70 f2.8L, 70-200 f2.8L IS, 24L, 50L, 85 f1.8, 100L, 135L, 1.4 Extender, Tokina 16-28 f2.8, and too many lights and accessories to list.
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Mistabernie 'Camera Unicorn McSparkles'.. More info | Mar 07, 2012 21:47 | #8 ImCBParker wrote in post #14046939 It uses different batteries and has functionality the previous one did not. Would I like it for $250? Sure. $350 is not that big a deal. The BG-E11 (and 5D Mark III) use the same batteries as the Mark 2 & 7D (LP-E6). Also, the grip now comes with a joystick (multi function controller, as seen in on CanonRumors (though not originally from there)) and a multi-function button (mimicking the one on the 7D next to the shutter). Donate if you love POTN! | Smugmug
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ImCBParker Senior Member 893 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Mar 07, 2012 22:03 | #9 Mistabernie wrote in post #14046996 The BG-E11 (and 5D Mark III) use the same batteries as the Mark 2 & 7D (LP-E6). Also, the grip now comes with a joystick (multi function controller, as seen in on CanonRumors (though not originally from there)) and a multi-function button (mimicking the one on the 7D next to the shutter). My apologies, you are right, it has been a while since I used the 5DII that I forgot it had the same batteries. To me the joystick is huge. It is awkward having to go across the body to change focal point on the 7D now. I am looking forward to it. Canon 5DIII, 7D, 40D, 8-14L, 24-70 f2.8L, 70-200 f2.8L IS, 24L, 50L, 85 f1.8, 100L, 135L, 1.4 Extender, Tokina 16-28 f2.8, and too many lights and accessories to list.
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Euro852 Senior Member  324 posts Joined Nov 2011 Location: Hong Kong/Bay Area More info | Mar 08, 2012 00:44 | #10 That's pretty big bucks just for a battery grip. Yikes! Main Camera: FUJiFILM X-E2 | 18-55mm
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Mistabernie 'Camera Unicorn McSparkles'.. More info | Mar 08, 2012 07:55 | #11 ImCBParker wrote in post #14047100 My apologies, you are right, it has been a while since I used the 5DII that I forgot it had the same batteries. To me the joystick is huge. It is awkward having to go across the body to change focal point on the 7D now. I am looking forward to it. No reason to apologize, everyone makes mistakes. But yeah, the joystick is huge. I kind of wish they'd show some back pictures of the grip to show it off. Donate if you love POTN! | Smugmug
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Mar 08, 2012 19:11 | #12 ImCBParker wrote in post #14046939 It uses different batteries and has functionality the previous one did not. Would I like it for $250? Sure. $350 is not that big a deal. No, the 7D, 5D Mk II, and 5D Mk III al use the LP-E6 battery. Steve Waldstein
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Mar 08, 2012 19:22 | #13 At least Canon retailers are only asking $349 instead of the list price of $490. Nikon's grip for the D800 lists out Something like $629 but is being sold at $449. That's $100 more than the Canon. Steve Waldstein
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jxs1984 Senior Member 342 posts Likes: 1 Joined Nov 2006 More info | Mar 08, 2012 19:34 | #14 really like the design of the new grip, it looks like its not as thick/bulky as the current grip and would almost feel like the 1D grip. hopefully aftermarket companies will make the molding of it, attach the joystick and make it compatible for the current 7D or 5D2
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