To Grip Or Not To Grip (Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip)....

[btaylor]

Yeah, well... I've a big, fat portfolio to back up my A570IS. When it comes to a d*** swinging contest, I'll win the show and tell.

Not if I hang my 40D with battery grip off my d*** and start swinging you won't.





Personally I always use the grip.I shoot in portrait orientation a lot and it helps me stay steadier and shoot for longer periods despite the added weight.

[Keith B]

I've had a battery grip on my XTi, 50D, and 7D.

What?! Did I miss this? Sean when did you get the 7D. I think I'm upgrading my my crop to a 7D soon from my 40D. How do you like it?


To keep from completely hijacking this thread, I will probably put a grip on my 7D. I don't really feel the need on my 5D2.

[Sean Setters]

What?! Did I miss this? Sean when did you get the 7D. I think I'm upgrading my my crop to a 7D soon from my 40D. How do you like it?


To keep from completely hijacking this thread, I will probably put a grip on my 7D. I don't really feel the need on my 5D2.
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I got the 7D last week--I paid for it with the money the IRS has been keeping from me this year. ;-)


So far I like it. I've been having a blast with the video functionality. I haven't quite gotten a hang of all the focus modes. I actually read some of the manual this evening and learned a few things. One thing I learned--the RC-1 that I sold with my XTi would have worked with the 7D (it didn't work with the 50D). I said a nice little curse word when I found that out...

[crosbyharbison]

I think I'm upgrading my my crop to a 7D soon from my 40D. How do you like it?

I'll add some of my thoughts after using a borrowed 7D for the weekend. Coming from the 5d II the auto focus was a joy to use and the ergonomics of the body were much improved. Having 24p video is a major plus, I'm working on a few video projects at the moments and I still waiting for the new firmware from canon for my 5D. That being said I wasdisappointedwith ISO performance and the sharpness of the images that came out of the camera when compared to my full frame body. Compared to my old 40d ISO was much much improved and sharpness was a little worse. Seems like the future $8,000 1Ds IV is the camera for meunfortunetely, too bad I want to upgrade my 70-200 to the mark II and my 24-70 to the future IS version as well.

[Keith B]

Thanks Crosby


That is what I was afraid of. I've been really weary of the 7D image sharpness issues. Unfortunately for my wallet, I'm starting to feel the 1DmkIV is route for me to go. I'd go mkIII but 10MP doesn't leave much room for cropping.


I just had the best shoot this weekend with my 24-70. I threw the 16-35 for a few wide shots but man I love the 24-70.

[Mark Elberson]

I've had a battery grip on my XTi, 50D, and 7D.

What?! Did I miss this? Sean when did you get the 7D. I think I'm upgrading my my crop to a 7D soon from my 40D. How do you like it?

I was going to say something but he slipped it in so nonchalantly that I just let it slide. I first became suspicious when in a thread last week Sean referenced how he used continuous lighting for when he shot video. I was wondering what he was using to shoot that video ;-)


To stay on track...I just sold my EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and once the cash hits my account I am going to order the Canon BG-E6 Battery G and another battery.

[Sean Setters]

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"]Ifirst becamesuspicious when in a thread last week Sean referenced how he used continuous lighting for when he shot video.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"] I was wondering what he was using to shoot that video ;-)

I was wondering if anyone would catch that. ;-)

[Keith B]

<span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;"]Ifirst becamesuspicious when in a thread last week Sean referenced how he used continuous lighting for when he shot video.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"] I was wondering what he was using to shoot that video ;-)

I was wondering if anyone would catch that. ;-)

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Yeah I saw that and thought for a minute, then I figured you borrowed someones video enabled body since I was under the notion your 50D was still your top dog.


Sneaky Bastage!


I'm probably going to hit you up with opinions and questions about the 7D since we kind of shoot similar stuff.
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[Jon Ruyle]

Mark-


I use my 5DII both with and without the grip. I'm not a pro- I just shoot for fun. I tend to don't use the grip when I take the camera on family trips in which photography is not the main focus. Not so much the weight, but the bulk can get in the way. (Also, I have to admit I feel like a bit of a geek taking serious looking equipment to say, the La Brea Tar Pits with the kids) I also take the grip off for astrophotography: the less weight the better for astro and the grip gives no advantage there.


In situations where non-astro photography is the focus, I use the grip. I like it enough that if it happens to be off in a scenario in which I prefer to use it, I almost always take the trouble to put it on. Weight, feel, stability, battery life, and vertical grip/button are all advantages.


If you're looking to improve ergonomics in portrait orientation, IMO the grip will do that very well.

[bob williams]

For all of the reason mentioned by the other posters and one more: I hate my pinky finger falling off of the bottom of the camera. Its a camera, not a tea cup and pinky fingers shouldn't be extended when taking pictures------So go for the grip.





Bob