Non-Canon Battery Grips

[DrewG]

Hi,

I've recently upgraded my 300D to a new 550D, and am thinking about getting a battery grip.

The trouble is, of course, that the Canon one is around £110 today, whereas a non-Canon equivalent can be had for under £30 (both prices from Amazon).

Does anyone have any experiences, warnings or advice about the non Canon version ?

[RonL]

Hi Drew,

I have a non Canon grip (a Meike) on a 7D and it works fine. In fact I prefer it to the Canon one because it has a built in clock/timer and the rubberised grips feel better to me. Had it almost a year now and no problems at all. Main downside is that it is probably not as weatherproof as the Canon.

However, other people will always buy Canon...

[DrewG]

Hi RonL,

Sounds like you've had a good experience with it, and are happy with it. Decisions decisions !

[danny-46]

i've recently purchased a canon grip for my 600d, can't say a bad thing about. looks like it should be there

danny

[jaz9521]

Hi , bought one of E-Bay for my 550d , fortunately they sent me 2 by mistake as first one when fitted wouldn't auto focus , the 2nd one no probs at all. Also had one fitted on my 400 and had no probs at all, hope this helps

[vault]

I bought a Meike grip for my 50D from ebay a few weeks back & am happy enough with it that I've just bought one for my 30D today. Cant grumble at £26.99 inc p&p

Also got 4 more batteries [Energizer] from 7dayshop for £23.96 [they've now gone up to £9.99 each]

[ST]

That EBay seller has some interesting items, I liked the look of the ringflash they have, thanks for the link Colin

[Lez S]

Ahhhh, the ring flash - I have one of those.........

TBH, I would not bother at all, they only offer about half a stop of light (at least mine does)

[ST]

Thanks for the info Les I'll keep the cash in my pocket then


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[Photo550D]

I bought the BG-E8 grip at the same time as the camera (550D). I took it off the other day and it felt very weird without it. I can't comment on the aftermarket versions but my Canon grip with 2 batteries lasts what seems like forever. I wouldn't change it for anything