Battery grip for 700D

[mejinks]

Apart from the Canon one, are there any out there that actually work with the 700D? The one I bought from ebay (Meike brand) is supposed to work with the 600/650/700 range, but Im getting nothing but problems.

Has anyone got a third party one that works, or am I destined to shell out the full price?

 

[philthejuggler]

Yes - I have a third party one which is cheap, cheerful and effective! It's actually for sale here:http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/samyang-fisheye-lens-and-xxd-grip-batteries.518492/

 

[mejinks]

Unfortunately, I can't see the for sale page. as I don't really have a lot to say

As it happens, tonight, I cracked it open and found that the battery tray wasn't soldered properly, so there was no power getting to the camera. Once I sorted this, the camera powered up fine

 

[andyred]

Glad you got it sorted out, the Meike grips are generally suggested as an aftermarket grip.

 

[mejinks]

Glad you got it sorted out, the Meike grips are generally suggested as an aftermarket grip.

The quality of the body is great, but having disassembled it, I found the electronics side very lacking. Saying that, it works as it should, so I should be happy lol. Now that the remote works, I could do some light painting I ave been meaning to try.