Grips...

AAphotog wrote in post #14532345
Yes, the last can be called a rhetorical question. Since everyone talks about the grip supplying more battery to the camera, I would think buying 6 batteries for the same price as one grip would be smarter. So far I have, distributes the weight well, and supplies extra juice. Those are really the only reasons that you all buy the grips?

And to have the shutter button in the right spot when shooting portrait, as well as the other function buttons. Convenience.

Speaking of batteries. Good think I bought a grip cause my orginal canon battery doesn't seem to be holding charge well compare to my other OEM canon battery. This weekend I was lucky to have a grip to extend the life of my camera for a out of town wedding.

N.V.M. wrote in post #14532185
twice the juice too?

Common misconception. The grip doesn't give you any longer battery life. The extra battery does (sold separately).

The ONLY time EVER that the two batteries are an advantage in the camera vs. one in the camera/one in your pocket is when you're shooting 2+ hour long exposures. That's it.

My 5Dc came with a grip...I used it for a while then took it off. Every now and again I put it on to test it, and take it off right away. Too big, too bulky, too heavy, it doesn't allow me to flip the camera down (so it hugs my body/lens sitting vertically)...why would I do this? I live in an extremely crowded country where personal space/manners are unknown subjects. If I'm going anywhere, people are going to be pushing, shoving, bumping, etc...way easier to protect my gear when I can snug it up against my body and cover it with a hand...with the grip, I can't do it as easily.

AAphotog wrote in post #14532345
Yes, the last can be called a rhetorical question. Since everyone talks about the grip supplying more battery to the camera, I would think buying 6 batteries for the same price as one grip would be smarter. So far I have, distributes the weight well, and supplies extra juice. Those are really the only reasons that you all buy the grips?

I think the biggest reason is your hand doesn't hang off the bottom with a grip. Unless you have very small hands, your pinky and bottom part of hand will hang off the camera. This gets really old if shooting a long time. 4-6 hours and my hand is killing me. A grip eliminates this.

Maybe even more important than above, if you shoot portraits, a grip makes it soooo much nicer. It's even better than horizontal mode as your hand doesn't hang off. Having the grip from top to bottom is perfect ergonomics, especially with the buttons (and joystick on 5D3). It's a big reason why a 1D series body looks the way it does.

Dual batteries means it doesn't die in the middle of a shoot and you don't have to rummage around for a spare (if you didn't forget to bring one).

Superficial, but a grip can make it look more professional. I could care less, but others want to look more professional and think a grip adds a bit.

I have larger hands and the grip gives more.. well.. grip space when holding the body. Better balance with long lenses, easier portrait shooting, etc... Just more comfortable. The double battery life is nice as well.

I've used a 1D for over a year and half so having the built in grip feels really good in my hands. I played around w/my 20D sans grip and it felt really small but it was also nice when running around w/a 1 and 3 year old. What ever works for you though is the way to go.

Thx everyone for the replies.

Get a grip people!

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

MarxPhoto wrote in post #14532475
Get a grip people!

I dont know why, but I heard Peter Hurley's voice reading that

Like the controls for Portrait mode, the extra usable life without having to find that second battery that I stuck somewhere (its attached like your head so you can find it easily) and in a pinch I can use the extra battery magazine to hold AA even though I have a total of 4 LP-E6 batteries.

Also like the feel and the counter balance it provides on longer, heavier lens. Do find the camera plate or L-bracket gets in the way some time while holding in portrait mode but that's not the grips fault.

swldstn wrote in post #14532507
Like the controls for Portrait mode, the extra usable life without having to find that second battery that I stuck somewhere (its attached like your head so you can find it easily) and in a pinch I can use the extra battery magazine to hold AA even though I have a total of 4 LP-E6 batteries.

Also like the feel and the counter balance it provides on longer, heavier lens. Do find the camera plate or L-bracket gets in the way some time while holding in portrait mode but that's not the grips fault.

Most people I know have NEVER used the AA magazine. And they certainly don't carry it around with them. It's a neat feature, but of all the grips I've had (4 so far), I've never once used the AA tray...

AAphotog wrote in post #14532482
I dont know why, but I heard Peter Hurley's voice reading that

I love his work and his lighting system. You can't go wrong with kino flo. Back on topic, the grip isn't for everybody.

LowriderS10 wrote in post #14532579
Most people I know have NEVER used the AA magazine. And they certainly don't carry it around with them. It's a neat feature, but of all the grips I've had (4 so far), I've never once used the AA tray...

You're not tHe poster child for everyone though. There are many of us who do use the extra battery capacity and yes, I do carry the AA tray ith me and it's saved me several times.

I don't get the point of these threads which pop up all the time. What does it matter if you can't see a use for a tool in your workflow? There tons of different reasons why people want/need grips and they're made for a reason. If that reason isn't for you then it's not for you.

Todd Lambert wrote in post #14532597
You're not tHe poster child for everyone though. There are many of us who do use the extra battery capacity and yes, I do carry the AA tray ith me and it's saved me several times.

I don't get the point of these threads which pop up all the time. What does it matter if you can't see a use for a tool in your workflow? There tons of different reasons why people want/need grips and they're made for a reason. If that reason isn't for you then it's not for you.

Are you mad? I asked a question(out of curiosity) and you seem a bit mad about it. How are we to learn if we don't seek the knowledge to do so? I dont get the point of people who post rant responses with NO valuable information in them

Man, I love grips. We have them on every body. We also shoot portraits over 90% of the time. Double the battery life is also a life saver when we do all day event shoots. Which we average about 2 days every week.

Jon.