Ebay battery grip ok?

43 North wrote in post #9308347
Well I ordered the Flashpoint....... will see how it goes. If push comes to shove I will sell it and get the Canon if it doesn't work well. Thanks for all the responses. I will post up in a few weeks with how I like the Flashpoint.

I think you did the right thing. I use ebay for small things such as bubble levels and lens caps, but for things that directly affect the camera or imaging, I stick with a known store with service backup.

43 North wrote in post #9308347
Well I ordered the Flashpoint....... will see how it goes. If push comes to shove I will sell it and get the Canon if it doesn't work well. Thanks for all the responses. I will post up in a few weeks with how I like the Flashpoint.

I hope you like it as much as I like mine.

Got my Flashpoint grip today for my 7D. I am VERY impressed. It fits like a glove with no slop or spacing between the camera. Functions great and the finger grooves are perfect. Very comfortable to shoot with. Has all the buttons and comes with the AA battery magazine. I am very pleased and glad that I went with it. Price was $89, can't beat it.

43 North wrote in post #9397051
Got my Flashpoint grip today for my 7D. I am VERY impressed. It fits like a glove with no slop or spacing between the camera. Functions great and the finger grooves are perfect. Very comfortable to shoot with. Has all the buttons and comes with the AA battery magazine. I am very pleased and glad that I went with it. Price was $89, can't beat it.

Happy for you.

I've been using Phottix grips for a few years now.. I have two.. One for my 20D and one for my 50D,, no problems..

Sorry to bump this old thread but can anyone recommend a seller for Phottix grips? The sellers on ebay seem to be located overseas.

Yes, they are in Hong Kong but they offer free shipping. I have bought a couple of things from HK supplies, one being a grip and would highly recommend them, based on my experience (https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=823673 ,thread #33).

Golden Hunter wrote in post #9706283
Yes, they are in Hong Kong but they offer free shipping. I have bought a couple of things from HK supplies, one being a grip and would highly recommend them, based on my experience (https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=823673 ,thread #33).

Thanks Brent. I placed an order this morning.

I use Flashpoint from Adorama on my 7D works great.

For those with a Flashpoint grip, is the screw mount well constructed such that the possibility of stripping threads is minimal? There was an earlier thread that described a grip getting stuck due to stripped/damaged screw mount.

Been using mine for a couple of months now and have had no problems with it. Screw threads suck on tight and no problems with stripping.

I've got a Phottix and the Canon BG-E6 for my 5dm2, the Canon is much better for the following reasons.

1) Canon has a magnesium chassis like the camera body so it feels sturdier and does not flex when gripped.
2) Phottix doesn't fit well, leaving a gap between the base of the camera and grip.
3) If you tighten the Phottix grip too tight, it causes the camera to malfunction.
4) Patterned material on the Phottix is not good quality and the smooth parts of the grip scratch easily. I don't think it will be as durable, quality of plastics is not up to the canon standard on the 5dm2 body.

But the Phottix grip is signficantly cheaper and ultimately achieves the same outcome.