Camera Grip

[grim8634]

Hi All,

What is the advantage of a Camera Grip. I have a 30d and I appreciate that they offer an extended battery life but do they offer anything else?

Thanks!

 

[Woodsy]

IIRC, the 30D grip also adds extended camera controls?

If not though, remember that it tends to add to the way the camera handles in a way such that most people who get one don't know how they ever managed before without one. I suggest, if you havn't already, going and trying one out. See how it feels

 

[KIPAX]

Ability to shoot portrait without twisting yer wrists..

Extended battery life is a massive plus for some people .. certainly was for me on the old 10d ... but not for others..

 

[whitey]

i got a nikon grip with the D200 and i must say its fantastic, camera feels more stable, doubles battery life, i can shoot portrait and have all the functions on the grip that the camera has around the trigger

one of the nicest investments i got so far

 

[CaptainPenguin]

With my 350D its the way it improves the handling,on its own the camera is way to small but with the grip it handles perfectly

 

[grim8634]

Thanks all. I'll go down to Jacobs and see if I can handle one.

 

[Trev Rich]

Thanks for asking the question.. now I have the answer..
Will be getting one shortly

 

[chameleon]

Im thinking of getting one for my 40d but I dont really think its necessary as its a good deal larger than my 350 to start with. I also have a couple of spare batteries so I can quick change if I need to.

 

[jimybell]

I put one on my 5D after I had the disaster of a batt going flat on me! I was amazed at the way it handled in different positions, two batts, long way between replacing, FUN.
Jim

 

[grim8634]

Purchase made. Looking forward to a play later! Why didn't I bring my camera to work today???? doh!