Canon BGE2 Battery Grip for the EOS 20D and EOS 30D Digital SLR Cameras | List Price: $249.99
Discount Price: $268.00
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Compatible with Canon EOS 20D and EOS 30D digital SLRs
- Holds up to two Canon Lithium-ion battery packs (BP-511/511A/512/514) or 6 AA batteries for increased shooting time
- Battery grip adds a vertical shutter release capabilities
- Optional hand strap (E1) is available
- Increases functionality and convenience for your Canon EOS DSLR
Fits the new 40D perfectly [Posted on 2007-09-25]
As the 3 year owner of a BGE1 grip for the original Digital Rebel (300D) - it would have been a show stopper in the purchase the new (Sept 2007) Canon 40D camera - unless a Canon Battery Grip for the 40D was available at the time of sale. The specs show the BG-E2 would work with the 40D and IT DOES! I ordered this camera body with the 28-135mm lens that has an Image Stabilization feature. Added to this is Canon's new 3" LCD viewer on the 40D and a two battery rig was a necessity.
I'm a semi-pro portrait photographer using a flash bracket to elevate my speedlight above the lens. The bracket attaches at the tripod screw - blocking standard battery access hatch on the baseplate of the camera - making the grip a must have for instant battery access during my photoshoots.
Rather than purchasing the very expensive Canon batteries - I went to the Amazon aftermarket and purchased perfectly functioning batteries from Sterlingtek - rated with 25% more power (2000maH) than Canon's offerings at a VERY VERY reasonable price.
Fit and finish on the BG-E2 compliments my new beautiful 40D almost perfectly. No problems with fit to the camera body or operations in the first 14 days of use - including a major shooting event where almost 600 photos were recorded.
As a final bonus - I purchased a Canon hand strap that allows me precise control of this VERY heavy rig. You cannot use this side strap without a BG anchor point.
As a past Battery Grip (BGE1) user - it was a "no brainer" to again purchase this BG-E2 device that fits the 40D. Additionally a 6AA battery caddy (included at no charge) allows for even more power backup should an unexpected power event occur.
The added weight of the grip and batteries to the metal camera bodied 40D with the heavy 28-135mm IS or 85mm f1.8 lens IS A HANDFULL. It takes much getting used to (this is the only negative I can report to date - time to go back to the gym). Canon's best lenses are glass heavy and the side hand strap was the camera control answer for me when not on the flash bracket.
If you're not shooting with an AC camera power /source adaptor in the studio this product is indispensable.
baterry grip for Canon 30d [Posted on 2007-10-17]
I bought this baterry grip in Sep. 07.It's really worth every penny.Extend the shooting time (all day).Shooting in vertical mode.Highly recommend for all Canon 20d,30d and 40d .Thumbs up
grip for 30d [Posted on 2007-11-24]
does not fit snugly onto camera. Seems loose.
only one locking screw top attach to the camera
feels like its going to fall off
Great Tool! [Posted on 2007-11-26]
Very useful tool for sports photography and more. Just make sure that you check that it's screwed on tightly. If not, the camera won't work properly and leave you wondering 'What the heck!?' I'd recommend this.
Great quality [Posted on 2008-03-27]
I am a fitness photographer and have easy logged 300+hrs with the battery grip. The canon 70-200L f.28 IS stays attached to my Canon 30D and I have never once in 6000+ shutter clicks have the battery grip come loose or fail.
To the people that complained about this product, its obvious you have a defective model and should return it, instead of providing misleading advice.
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