Is there a tremedous difference warenting the expediture of extra funds? The grip is for an xti
ak_powder_monkey Senior Member 691 posts Joined Mar 2007 Location: Eagle RIver/Juneau ALASKA More info | Mar 14, 2007 03:35 | #1 Is there a tremedous difference warenting the expediture of extra funds? The grip is for an xti Some people make a living with photography, I just wanna break even!
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Reefbone Senior Member  929 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2006 Location: Midwest, USA More info | Mar 14, 2007 13:18 | #2 Not speaking from experience but... if you search the forum you will find most/allot of people think the difference is too little to matter. Rebel XT, EF-S 17-55IS f/2.8, EF-S 17-85IS f/4-5.6, EF 50 f/1.4, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro, 580EX, Manfrotto Anchor, I9900
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crn3371 Cream of the Crop  7,198 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: SoCal, USA More info | Mar 14, 2007 16:50 | #3 About 90-95% of the grip for 50% of the price. As Reefbone said, do a search. Lots of threads and some good side by side comparisons.
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Heatseeker99 Senior Member  591 posts Joined Sep 2006 Location: Ohio More info | Mar 14, 2007 19:56 | #4 I read that the Opteka has a plastic feel (BG-E2 model). Is there any rubber on the Genuine Canon version? A.J.
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not_timmins Member 58 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL More info | Mar 14, 2007 20:26 | #5 I have the Opteka. For the money you save it was something I questioned, too... after I used it for several weeks, I was sure I made the right choice. -photography gear list
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thekid24 pro-zack-lee  8,547 posts Likes: 7 Joined Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City,OK More info | Mar 14, 2007 20:33 | #6 I have felt both on the XT and I cant tell any CONSIDERABLE difference. Yes there are differences but if someone were to put one on w/o you knowing you wouldnt be able too tell the diff between the two. Thats the feel, now as for the buttons, there are some minor differences but nothing Im going to solve by doubling the price.
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Richard_Miami the windbag plateau  1,367 posts Joined Mar 2006 Location: Paradise More info | Mar 14, 2007 20:50 | #7 I had the Opteka on my XT for about one year. I used the heck out of it.. it never had any problem of any kind. It stayed on the camera the whole time, never came off. When I sold the camera - through here btw - the buyer got himself a great camera with a perfectly good grip on it. I have large hands, and with a smaller sized light camera body like the XT - the grip was perfect. Recommended without hesitation. I am the crispy noodle in the vegetarian salad of life
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kuanyu Senior Member 575 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: Fl. USA More info | I own the Opeka grip and it has never came off my XTi, My best friend got the anon one at the same time. After useing both there is no major difference IMHO. The shutter release is a tad 'softer' on the Opeka grip is all I've noticed. 50D & XTi w/Grip - Kit 18-55mm,75-300mm,EF 24-85 IS, 50mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8 macro, 100-400L,580ex,RC-1,(2) AB400s, RF602s ,SoftBox/Barndoors/Brolly Box/Sekonic L-308S Lightmeter
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Jon Cream of the Crop  69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | Mar 15, 2007 09:31 | #9 Heatseeker99 wrote in post #2872169  I read that the Opteka has a plastic feel (BG-E2 model). Is there any rubber on the Genuine Canon version? Not that I recall. Jon
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Max080 Hatchling 2 posts Joined Jun 2006 More info | Mar 16, 2007 10:08 | #10 Where do you buy the opteka grip in the US?
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Richard_Miami the windbag plateau 1,367 posts Joined Mar 2006 Location: Paradise More info | Mar 16, 2007 12:54 | #11 I got mine here.. scroll down the page for choices based on which camera body you have. I am the crispy noodle in the vegetarian salad of life
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Nanboh Senior Member  614 posts Joined Mar 2007 Location: Midwest US More info | Mar 16, 2007 14:39 | #12 Richard_Miami wrote in post #2881770 I got mine here.. scroll down the page for choices based on which camera body you have. http://www.47stphoto.com …catky2=5805627&subcatky3= I got mine from here, with 2 batteries, for under $100--and that included the shipping. I was very pleased with the service and quality.
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simplified24 Member 85 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: NYC More info | Aug 20, 2008 14:53 | #13 did anyone purchase the canon one?? __________
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gregnash Senior Member 358 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: Carson City, NV More info | Aug 20, 2008 17:34 | #14 Read my review that I just did on the one that 47th St sells. This is a VERY VERY different model the the Canon BG-E2(N) mold. I am actually in the process of returning mine as we speak (got it yesterday) as the shutter release buttons do not work AT ALL due to a faulty switch. However that is not the only reason for my returning it. Gear: EOS-M w/ 18-55mm & 22mm f/2 (EF-M to EF adapter), DEAD-Canon EOS 20D w/ Phottix Grip, Canon 50mm f/1.8 mkII, Tamron SP AF 24-135mm MACRO f/3.5-5.6, Tokina 19-35mm f/3.5-5.6 SOLD, Canon 55-250mm MK I IS,
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carlyh91 Junior Member 26 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Runcorn - small town in england More info | Aug 20, 2008 17:46 | #15 sorry call me stupid but am a bit lost :S Carly
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