Battery grip.. why?

koffikapp wrote in post #14821782
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Very good point, it took me a min. to figure that out .... dont tell my wife but I looked at the instructions.

O have a 1000d (Xs i think in the US) i use a grip because my 24-105L is far bigger and heavier than the body on its own, also because it looks cool

KirkS518 wrote in post #14821649
...6) - Coolness factor - Chicks dig big grips ...

Maybe one of the 3rd party guys will make one with a built-in motor drive sound... you could then be just like those CSI's on TV!

I don't use battery grips because:

1. I always shoot with two cameras and the grip just makes the camera bigger and heavier. I shoot with 40D and 7D cameras and don't need the extra weight...
2. Just slipping an extra battery in my photo vest can give me more shots than I will ever shoot before I get a chance to recharge the batteries; so I don't need the extra power of the battery grip...
3. I have a total of three batteries for my 7D. If I used a grip and wanted a second set of batteries, I would need a total of 4-batteries...
4. I often shoot with a Stroboframe camera flip flash bracket using a Canon Off-Camera Sync Cord. If I added a battery grip to this combination, the space between the camera and handle would be too tight to rotate the camera easily...

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RPCrowe wrote in post #14822110
3. The battery grip is another expense. You can purchase a large top-line CPL or GND filter at the cost of a battery grip...

This is only true if going with a Canon brand grip, the grip I picked up cost $20 with shipping for the 1100D. I was stupid and picked up a $20 filter when I started out, it makes a nice coaster now.

I had a battery grip. It was off more than on. My issue was storage space,extra weight and mounting on the tripod.

It does have the coolness factor *L*

scorpio_e wrote in post #14822253
I had a battery grip. It was off more than on. My issue was storage space,extra weight and mounting on the tripod.

It does have the coolness factor *L*

Did your grip not havea new tripod mount in the bottom of it?" The one I got does and its just as rock solid as mounting directly on the camera. The one downside is card changes in a hurry, found out yesterday I could do it between passes of the thunderbirds (had no idea I would take that many photos when they started). Even my father in law looked over and was amazed at how fast I got the grip off and new card in.

I always had my second battery in my pocket, now I just dont have to worry about changing it in a days worth of shooting.

[QUOTE=RPCrowe;1482211​0]I don't use battery grips because:

1. I always shoot with two cameras and the grip just makes the camera bigger and heavier. I shoot with 40D and 7D cameras and don't need the extra weight...
2. Just slipping an extra battery in my photo vest can give me more shots than I will ever shoot before I get a chance to recharge the batteries; so I don't need the extra power of the battery grip...
3. I have a total of three batteries for my 7D. If I used a grip and wanted a second set of batteries, I would need a total of 4-batteries...QUOTE]

This part, at least on the Meike grip, was interesting. I can shoot with only one battery in it. I have three batteries as well and was wondering. Worked with only one in the tray. Just a sidenote.

I have 2 bodies and they both have grips. For me it is about the vertical controls and extra battery life. Switching orientation is so much easier with a grip.

bent toe wrote in post #14819991
I have a question about battery grip, why does one choose to use them?

To my understanding the battery grip allows the user to use 4 AA batteries aswell as the original inside the battery grip.

A battery grip costs between $150-$300
Original Canon battery range from $40-$100

So people pay more money in order to be able to use AA batteries that last not even half the time of an original Canon battery. My battery can take around 1500-2000 images before going below 15% capacity, i bought an extra one, this means i can take roughly 4000 pictures with both my batteries for an extra cost of $45.
So a valid argument can't really be the AA batteries, if the battery grip could take two Canon originals inside, then it would be a great argument.

The other option people buy a batterygrip is for stability/heavier camera. But arent tripods/monopods used for this?

And then there is the third options.. the one that some will never admit, that using a battery grip makes the photographer look more "professional".


So, to sum it up.. why?

There's probably hundreds of these threads, but since you're new I'll add another point. Batteries didn't use to be as efficient as they are now. Doubling the capacity was a big deal, and obviously, some people are still using those older cameras. If they actually use the built-in flash, that's even worse. With today's batteries, most people will be fine with just one battery if you just shoot pictures.

klr.b wrote in post #14822588
There's probably hundreds of these threads, but since you're new I'll add another point.

Go easy with the smart remarks will you?
Did i struck a nerve asking this or what? And please, show me the hundreds of threads like this one.

You can shoot vertical..better grip...and it looks cool

I love the grip on my Canon because of switching portrait orientations and also it holds two batts.
Any one out there have good suggestions for shooting meteor showers coming up on the 11th and 12th. I've never tried this with a DSLR before and could use all the help I can get like ISO setting, shutter open time and aperture.

koffikapp wrote in post #14821782
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Awesome, thanks!

Littlejon Dsgn wrote in post #14821902
Very good point, it took me a min. to figure that out .... dont tell my wife but I looked at the instructions.

Maybe I should read instruction manuals occasionally? For me it's; open box, insert batteries, take off door, insert grip, put box with instructions and everything else in closet, go out and shoot while looking cool to all the chicks...!

bent toe wrote in post #14823027
Go easy with the smart remarks will you?
Did i struck a nerve asking this or what? And please, show me the hundreds of threads like this one.

Need to get used to it. There are many many threads about the pros and cons of grips (mine was one of them that I linked earlier, where this was also pointed out to me).

We ALL need to remember that we all were new to forums, and when we were new, we all had the same questions. Some are more apt to use the search to find an answer, and some are more prone to just asking the question anew.

gwest77 wrote in post #14823075
I love the grip on my Canon because of switching portrait orientations and also it holds two batts.
Any one out there have good suggestions for shooting meteor showers coming up on the 11th and 12th. I've never tried this with a DSLR before and could use all the help I can get like ISO setting, shutter open time and aperture.

Let me welcome you to POTN by saying "Welcome, and don't hijack threads"

You should start your own thread about the meteors, rather then hijack one about grips. tat it over here: The Astronomy & Celestial Section or here: Astronomy & Celestial Photo Section