-=5D2 owners unite! Discuss and Post Photos! (Round 2)

toshiro7 wrote in post #12687288
5D2 + 24LII + ND 0.9

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WOW JUST WOW

What is everyone's thoughts on aftermarket grips/battery for this camera? I know I should just pay the money and get a Canon one.

I always get Canon grips because I know they do everything they're supposed to, feel like the camera body, and have high resale value. That's me.

35L@2.8

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Florence Kevin wrote in post #12686715

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Love the subtle processing on this photo Kevin! Is this a action or did you process it? please share your creativity

izthistaken wrote in post #12689532
What is everyone's thoughts on aftermarket grips/battery for this camera? I know I should just pay the money and get a Canon one.

I have a Canon Grip on my T1i ($175) and a Zeikos BATTERY GRIP f/CANON 5D/MARK II for the 5DM2, to be completely honest there isn't $10 worth of quality difference between the two. save the money and buy a after market that has good reviews. Oh I did read one off brand having issues with the camera reading it from time to time, I wont name the brand as I don't like flame wars, I would just read the reviews you will find that one.

izthistaken wrote in post #12689532
What is everyone's thoughts on aftermarket grips/battery for this camera? I know I should just pay the money and get a Canon one.

I always go for Canon accessories except for the filters of course... I would read some reviews...

bemerick wrote in post #12689606
I always get Canon grips because I know they do everything they're supposed to, feel like the camera body, and have high resale value. That's me.

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I have been using a cheap Chinese knock-off grip on mine for o er a year now without any issues. So, I paid less than a third the price of the canon version and it it fails I can buy two more and be a step ahead.
Just like cars, some things require OE purchse and others don't. In the end your pocketbook will make the choice that works for you.

Damn you people and your equally godo points.

Oh-oh, look who's got a 5D2?! Congrats Matt.

And I vote Canon grip all the way.

I too have almost everything Canon and have been the preacher too! BUT I have to say it again my Zeikos Grip feel exactly the same as my Canon Grip! works and looks the same!
$74 Zeikos Grip
$239 Canon Grip

Haha, thanks. It's 'supposed' to be here on the 5th. You'd think Best Buy would overnight that for me. Bastads.

They are damn expensive. I posted that new one on Amazon yesterday for &180, and today they are back at $240, guess I should have jumped on it.

Thanks Lantz! All good points here!