I ordered this grip from B&H two weeks ago and received it today.
This grip is on B&H for $60, versus the $132 Canon Bg-E5.
Opening the Box
When you open the box, you get some very nice, safe packaging. Included is an owners manual, the grip itself, and a tray that lets the grip run on 6 AA batteries. Overall, good packaging. On par with the Canon grip. The grip can run off one or two LP-e5 batteries or a tray of 6 AA's. The cloro of the grip isn't exactly the same color as canon's, but you would not notice from more than 2 feet away. The grip feels very durable and well built.
On the Camera
The grip rubber is VERY comfortable. In my opinion, it is way more comfortable than the grip on my rebel xs. The grip sits flush on the body and the shutter button feels nearly identical to the Rebel's shutter button. This is quite nice. The Exposure lock and AF point selector buttons are not rounded, so they feel different, but after a while you begin to not care. The rubber on the bottom also holds the camera firmly upright when you set it on a table or desk.
Shooting
The grip is very comfortable and all the buttons are where they should be. The shutter is responsive and everything on my grip worked 100% perfect. Not much else to say.
Bottom Line
If you are looking for a grip, buy this one. Its more than half the cost of the canon counterpart and that leaves extra money for another battery, a filter, small bag, etc. Its ultra comfortable and will not be leaving my camera body anytime soon. I highly recommend this grip. Its only $60, so even if you take a fall and break your grip, you can replace it and still spend less than you would on the canon equivalent.
Grip: http://www.bhphotovideo.com …I_Power_Battery_Grip.html
