Thanks. Great video and helped me decide to get it. I was worried it would add weight and make if off balance but I agree now that it makes the stability much better. I've got a 400D and the grip is a must have.
Good review! I was gonna get one but this has confirmed it but dude just relax when your talking or do a practice beforehand! You make a great review and it was only marginally spoilt by your nervousness!! Loved the vid though! Excellent work!
The addition of this grip with my external flash will bring me to the weight I feel necessary to hit and kill someone with! Haha, but no, great review, I am definitely going to invest in this grip. I feel that my camera is too light, and this grip will, like you said, give it that balance. It also looks nice, haha.
Broke after 2 months use. Started to separate from the camera body even though nothing special was done (handheld shooting then left in the camera bag). When attached to a tripod, it broke off completely.
Yes this fits the T3i. But if you're going to buy a battery grip, save some money and get some features. You can find an LCD battery grip on ebay for around $90. If you don't care about added features and just want a battery grip with a shutter release button you can knock that price down to $30.
does bg e8(batttery grip) make the camera more solid and balanced.!the weight of 17-55 on my 550d is a little uncomfortable when shooting portraits.will this help?by the way it also seems like a pro dslr!
@googlyvid Why would you not shoot video with a DSLR? The T2i shoots amazing video and shoots in much lower light settings than any professional video camera I've ever used.
@GooglyVid Assume you mean aperture priority, I tend to like a small aperture as many of my videos I like almost everything in focus (not a huge fan of the blurry background in videos, like it in photos though).
@GooglyVid haha understand but honestly with the latest DSLR's rich video can be produced with some pretty cool effects. Thanks for the comment though!
@TekBeatTV this guy's being a bit of a dick if we're honest, it's not like tekbeattv's out of his range. the 550d is an amateur dslr so why can't he review it?
@EddieTLawson Everyone has their own opinion, I just answer the underlying issue (or try to address it). Better to focus on answering the question if any than respond to the negative comments. :)
This Canon battery grip is overpriced. Buy the third party grip from ebay for about $50-60. It works well. The only problem at all is the rubber coming off a bit on the bottom right where your pinky rests; no big deal, rubber cement will fix it. Incidentally, third party batteries work well--and don't leak--and last for hours for about $5 apiece. AA batteries, no way; this camera drains them, and rechargeables (don't waste money on them, they won't work) just don't have the mA's/amperage.
@lauzhehao haha yea I probably was lol. I would definitely get the OEM (one from Canon) versus a after market as I have had issues in the past. Hope this helps!
Hey Will...did you get your battery grip from Canon.com like you annotated in the video? B&H Photo sells the exact same one (Canon brand-not aftermarket) for roughly $140, so I hope you didn't buy direct from Canon :-/. Either way, hopefully this helps some other people save a few bucks. Also, I've been watching your T2i-related videos since I got mine in December. Really great stuff!
@fender412 Nope, I think I ordered it from Amazon :). Thanks for the compliment as well man, appreciate the kind words and the support, it helps keep me going :).
@AndreJordanMusic Nice! You will love the 50mm lens, it's my plastic fantastic lens. Creates beautiful portraits and the video images are great too :).
@michaelcabrera Yea most people were asking for that I apologize for not incorporating more of the front angle shots. Thanks for the compliment and will do better in the future! :)
hello sir... im choosing between this grip and the new phottix for 550d grip... the latter is cheaper and looks quite the same as the BG E8..Would you also recommend the phottix brand for those who are on a budget? (like me) Or would you still insist on getting an original accessory? thankyou so much for your time
@marcusphenom31 Hey man, honestly I would suggest getting the original accessory. I have had bad experiences in the past with knock-offs or generics. Just go with the OEM and you should never have that fear :). Hope this helps!
is your battery grip the official grip from canon or from a 2nd head company....and if a different company which one?!?....thankx...ohh and does the weight get added on alot or is it alright?!?!
@TekBeatTV so package include only battery grip it self and 2 adapters for AA/Li-ion? u need to buy extra battary,charger? and what about belt for hand? is it included or u buy it separately? is it comfortable to work with this camera without it? cuz i have neck belt in my 550D kit, so it seems i could not install this hand belt without removing neck belt
@macbookpro57 Yea, you can just slip the door back on if you remove the grip. Yea that wrist strap is not really advertised but I think it's a necessity in my opinion :). Hope this helps!
Hey ummm i got a knock off battery grip but when i remove the battery flap from my camera itself it stops working even without attaching the battery grip
I got a 17-55mm 2.8f canon lens, it weight 600g. It is straining my right hands. This should solve the problem. However it won't place flatly on table now and need a bigger camera bag.
I bought this camera back in September and love love love it. lol One question, when you put this on the camera how do you get the battery door out of the way?
Great video, one of the only ones on YouTube of the actual Canon-branded battery grip. It would have been easier to understand if you mentioned that the wrist grip was sold separately, and I would have loved to see some shots of the camera with the battery grip from other angles, like from the front, and a more detailed look at the included buttons. I also would have liked to see you load the AAs in and talk about weight comparison between that and the Canon batteries. Good review otherwise :)
@anonymousskull Sorry about not mentioning that :), purchased that separately and did not even consider it a separate accessory haha. Thanks for the additional input, will take that into consideration in the future reviews I do, thank you for taking the time to provide advice! :) Lastly thank you for the kind words!
I was wondering, if the battery grip consumes both battery together or one battery after another. And also if i can just use one battery instead of two.
@lauzhehao It consumes them as if they were in series I believe. I do not think you can run the grip with only one battery, you will either need two or use the included AA attachment and have 6 AA's. Hope this helps! :)
@lauzhehao Haha I think I may have mispoke ;). When i meant that they run in series I meant that they run as if they are one battery (not sure if it is parallel or series ;)). Hope this clears that up and no problem!
Cool review and thanks for that. I see where you do video with your T2i. I read in the T2i Field Guide that video recording will stop when the file size reaches 4 GB. Is that a problem for you? Is there a way around that? At 1920 X 1080 I would think that $ GB would be consumed pretty quickly.
Also, where did you get your wrist grip and how do you like it?
@KyMikeA My canon does that but once I wait a few seconds (or turn it off), it lets me start recording again. I've recorded 12GB on that thing with only that one little issue.
Cool review and thanks for that. I see where you do video with your T2i. I read in the T2i Field Guide that video recording will stop when the file size reaches 4 GB. Is that a problem for you? Is there a way around that? At 1920 X 1080 I would think that $ GB would be consumed pretty quickly.
Also, where did you get your wrist grip and how do you like it?
@KyMikeA No problem for me really as the videos that I take with it are not very long :). Not really a way around it sorry :(, just a built in part of the camera most likely due to overheating issues. The wrist grip I picked up on amazon ;). It's the canon wrist strap. Hope this helps!
@stanlymanly2 Video wise I burn through both batteries after about 30-60 minutes of video (depending on the situations and a # of other factors). If you plan on doing video do not plan on it being able to last as long as a camcorder or take more than 30 minutes of video at one time. Hope this helps!
Does the time between each flash decrease when you have two batteries equipped? When taking a BUNCH of pictures right after the other all with the flash enabled, I can be waiting a WHILE during continuous shooting. Does having two batteries shorten the wait time for the flash to be available? Shoot a bunch of pics with two full batteries and 1 full battery and see if you can take more in less time. For those wanting a cheap alternative search Ebay for "550d battery grip". Knockoffs are $25ish.
@hbattraw I have not noticed a difference between flash to flash times even with the battery equipped, I ended up buying a EX580 II flash instead of using the built in flash :). Hope this helps!
will it work for my t3i (600d)
ProyectoEvaBraun 1 day ago
Can I use by only 1 battery instead of your video showing 2?
edison19830 1 week ago
Nice video. I just picked one up last week. Like u said, it's a must have for ur Canon camera. I actually have it for the T3i.
akamikel 1 week ago
can I use the battery grip with only one battery?
MilGarpma 3 weeks ago
@MilGarpma Yes u can. If u look in the instructions it can work with on one or two E8 batteries.
akamikel 1 week ago
How long will the AA ones last? And can you use 4 instead of 6?
MacEliot 1 month ago
4:17 spit wad : to handgrip attack
ClatteredTorso 1 month ago
where did you buy the wrist strap?? give me links :D
vickoktavian 1 month ago
were does the door that open hen you opne the battery door go?
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about hot much height does it add to the camera?
eikeriera 2 months ago
Just ordered one, I hope I will look more Pro now xD
8element 2 months ago
is this the original one or 3rd party like neewer?
leov74 2 months ago
this grip works to the canon t3?
story182 2 months ago
when you switch out to the AA battery option, do those six batteries last as long as the two fully charged standard batteries?
cglauff 2 months ago
Thanks for this great review!
nnytom 2 months ago
you called the camera a phone...
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poundpit 3 months ago
can i use that battery grip with only one canon battery?
sunndreamer 3 months ago
@sunndreamer Yes you can.
8element 2 months ago
Nice! does it come with an extra canon battery? or are the canon batteries sold separately?
aaabatry 3 months ago
@aaabatry no you must buy another battery...
sunndreamer 3 months ago
@iMauriceTV No problem! :)
TekBeatTV 4 months ago
@TekBeatTV what about 60d?
IWTBFOY 1 month ago
@iMauriceTV Yes it should! Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 4 months ago
What is the name of the wrist strap? Ty
superwoofer84 5 months ago
@superwoofer84 Canon E1 :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 5 months ago
Thanks for great video. I'm ordering battery grip now ))) Is the part number of the wrist strap E2?
kalistalabuan 5 months ago
@kalistalabuan Cannot recall the part number but it was called the Canon E1 wrist strap :).
TekBeatTV 5 months ago
what type of camera did you use to record this video
ccriest560 5 months ago
@ccriest560 I actually used the Canon HFS21 :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 5 months ago
yes did that canon battery grip come with the wrist strap
ccriest560 5 months ago
@ccriest560 Nope the wrist strap was purchased separately :).
TekBeatTV 5 months ago
Thanks. Great video and helped me decide to get it. I was worried it would add weight and make if off balance but I agree now that it makes the stability much better. I've got a 400D and the grip is a must have.
TheJerseygsxr 5 months ago
@TheJerseygsxr Nice! Thanks for the kind words as well!
TekBeatTV 5 months ago
is that the stock lens and also is that an actually canon battery grip
ccriest560 5 months ago
@ccriest560 Yes it is, and that is the actual Canon Battery Grip :).
TekBeatTV 5 months ago
whoawhoawhoa i didn't think he was that nervous, i thought he did a fine job w/ the review. the way he talked wasn't "annoying" to me!
GizmoBitz 6 months ago
@GizmoBitz Thanks man! I really appreciate the kind words and support :)
TekBeatTV 6 months ago
can you use that with 1 battery?
vanhakaveri 6 months ago
@vanhakaveri You can :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 6 months ago
Good review! I was gonna get one but this has confirmed it but dude just relax when your talking or do a practice beforehand! You make a great review and it was only marginally spoilt by your nervousness!! Loved the vid though! Excellent work!
JamesAndersonFCP 6 months ago
@JamesAndersonFCP Sorry about that, the latest videos are much better :). Appreciate the support and input! :)
TekBeatTV 6 months ago
Djezus please relax dude :s I like the video but it's really annoying how you talk...i'm sory
SebSepTV 6 months ago
@SebSepTV Haha, sorry about that! If I could change my voice I would :). And I'll relax more in the future ;).
TekBeatTV 6 months ago
learn to breath and relax man, wow.
dumptrukkin 6 months ago
@dumptrukkin lol will do, I think I have gotten better in my latest videos ;).
TekBeatTV 6 months ago
Great review. Which hand strap are you using? Because normally one side of the strap is attached to the tripod screw.
mattiassercu 7 months ago
@mattiassercu Yea I picked it up on Amazon e-1 strap I believe by Canon. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 6 months ago
The addition of this grip with my external flash will bring me to the weight I feel necessary to hit and kill someone with! Haha, but no, great review, I am definitely going to invest in this grip. I feel that my camera is too light, and this grip will, like you said, give it that balance. It also looks nice, haha.
littlebearcourage 7 months ago
@littlebearcourage Thanks! Glad the video helped and congrats on the new grip hopefully!
TekBeatTV 6 months ago
Broke after 2 months use. Started to separate from the camera body even though nothing special was done (handheld shooting then left in the camera bag). When attached to a tripod, it broke off completely.
karim75sb 7 months ago
@karim75sb Wow, that is really terrible luck. Mine is still working like a dream no issues so far. Hopefully Canon was able to replace it for you.
TekBeatTV 7 months ago
Great review, does the wrist strap come with the unit ?
ziggybaby1969 7 months ago
@ziggybaby1969 Nope, seperate purchase :(.
TekBeatTV 7 months ago
@TekBeatTV where from?
GanEdenAustralia 7 months ago
@GanEdenAustralia Amazon :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 7 months ago
@TekBeatTV does this also work for the t3i
joeiacotaco 7 months ago
@TekBeatTV seems to be a few "genuine" Canon grips that are fake on ebay
GanEdenAustralia 7 months ago
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taskeistasruduo 7 months ago
i bought a zeikos one yesterday for 60 bucks got 2 bats with that, do u think its a good battery grip?
10truman 7 months ago
@10truman I have not experienced off brand grips before but from word of mouth they can be hit or miss :(. Sorry I could not help more!
TekBeatTV 7 months ago
@10truman zeikos is pretty good...bandH has them for around 50 bucks
rezjrprod 7 months ago
Yes this fits the T3i. But if you're going to buy a battery grip, save some money and get some features. You can find an LCD battery grip on ebay for around $90. If you don't care about added features and just want a battery grip with a shutter release button you can knock that price down to $30.
zoltan1109 7 months ago
@zoltan1109 Thanks for the input!
TekBeatTV 7 months ago
@TekBeatTV You're welcome.
zoltan1109 7 months ago
Man this review was so helpful, answered every question I had answered, cheers buddy x
CornwallMovement 7 months ago
@CornwallMovement Awesome, glad I could help! :)
TekBeatTV 7 months ago
@JELLOTRACKPRO I believe it might, not 100 percent sure though.
TekBeatTV 8 months ago
without the battery grip how long does the battery usually last?
vanessa1495 8 months ago
@vanessa1495 It is hard to say as it varies with shots, and different settings :(.
TekBeatTV 8 months ago
@vanessa1495
usually its 7 hours or 800+ pictures
depend on your settings
maigoon 7 months ago
thanks for this vid! now I know that I can use AA batteries too in this grip, not only 2 canon battery :)
fofelhasznalo 8 months ago
@fofelhasznalo Yup, no problem, glad I could help!
TekBeatTV 8 months ago
great! i'm buying. thanks a bunch @TekBeatTV
rienne94 8 months ago
@rienne94 No problem! Glad I could help and appreciate the continued support! :)
TekBeatTV 8 months ago
Great review! where did you buy and how much did the strap cost? whats the name of it?
JaseSheehan 8 months ago
@JaseSheehan I believe the strap was 20 dollars I believe, and I got it from Amazon, hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 8 months ago
does the BG-E8 fit the Canon EOS 600D too?
Jonnyriffic 9 months ago
@Jonnyriffic It is compatible with the T3i or 600D I believe. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 8 months ago
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does bg e8(batttery grip) make the camera more solid and balanced.!the weight of 17-55 on my 550d is a little uncomfortable when shooting portraits.will this help?by the way it also seems like a pro dslr!
matthewblessssss 9 months ago
@googlyvid Why would you not shoot video with a DSLR? The T2i shoots amazing video and shoots in much lower light settings than any professional video camera I've ever used.
mtcollin 9 months ago
iPhone cases reviewer, reviewing a dslr.
I bet you shoot with auto mode.
GooglyVid 10 months ago
@GooglyVid Actually I do not shoot in auto mode ;). Thanks for the comment anyways!
TekBeatTV 10 months ago
@TekBeatTV Priorities?
GooglyVid 10 months ago
@GooglyVid Assume you mean aperture priority, I tend to like a small aperture as many of my videos I like almost everything in focus (not a huge fan of the blurry background in videos, like it in photos though).
TekBeatTV 10 months ago
@TekBeatTV DSLR for video, no no.
GooglyVid 10 months ago
@GooglyVid haha understand but honestly with the latest DSLR's rich video can be produced with some pretty cool effects. Thanks for the comment though!
TekBeatTV 10 months ago
@TekBeatTV this guy's being a bit of a dick if we're honest, it's not like tekbeattv's out of his range. the 550d is an amateur dslr so why can't he review it?
EddieTLawson 10 months ago
@EddieTLawson Everyone has their own opinion, I just answer the underlying issue (or try to address it). Better to focus on answering the question if any than respond to the negative comments. :)
TekBeatTV 10 months ago
hahaha, i bought mine brand new for about 40 dollars on amazon.. same one, too.
XTheDesertSongX 11 months ago
@XTheDesertSongX Nice, glad you got a good deal on it.
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
@TekBeatTV yeah, i'm pretty stoked! nice videos, by the way
XTheDesertSongX 11 months ago
@XTheDesertSongX Nice, and thanks appreciate the support!
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
Just wondering, what wrist strap is that?
TerenceYoon 11 months ago
@TerenceYoon It was the Canon E-1 I believe. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
can i used only one battery LP E8?
pogiryan27 11 months ago
@pogiryan27 Don't believe so, hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
This Canon battery grip is overpriced. Buy the third party grip from ebay for about $50-60. It works well. The only problem at all is the rubber coming off a bit on the bottom right where your pinky rests; no big deal, rubber cement will fix it. Incidentally, third party batteries work well--and don't leak--and last for hours for about $5 apiece. AA batteries, no way; this camera drains them, and rechargeables (don't waste money on them, they won't work) just don't have the mA's/amperage.
BuffoonCinema 11 months ago
@BuffoonCinema I had a bad experience with aftermarket grips and decided to go with the Canon one. Thanks for the input though!
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
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@BuffoonCinema i saw one on amazon for $30
castingsinkers 11 months ago
@BuffoonCinema Do you think the Phottix BG is as good as the ori Canon BG?
antonioreyes1987 11 months ago
does this come with those two batteries?
zackademics 11 months ago
@zackademics Sorry no, sold separately :(.
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
Hello, I just wanted to know, is the wrist grip included with the battery grip itself?
stavit2 11 months ago
@stavit2 Nope, sorry it is sold separately. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
Thanks for the video man! You sounded real tired though! Hahahahaha! Have been thinking this or the after market ones..
lauzhehao 11 months ago
@lauzhehao haha yea I probably was lol. I would definitely get the OEM (one from Canon) versus a after market as I have had issues in the past. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
04:52 place it into the phone? Haha
Shredtheisles 11 months ago
@Shredtheisles I have reviewed way too many iPhone cases haha ;).
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
Hey Will...did you get your battery grip from Canon.com like you annotated in the video? B&H Photo sells the exact same one (Canon brand-not aftermarket) for roughly $140, so I hope you didn't buy direct from Canon :-/. Either way, hopefully this helps some other people save a few bucks. Also, I've been watching your T2i-related videos since I got mine in December. Really great stuff!
fender412 11 months ago
@fender412 Nope, I think I ordered it from Amazon :). Thanks for the compliment as well man, appreciate the kind words and the support, it helps keep me going :).
TekBeatTV 11 months ago
DOES THE BATTERIES COME WITH THE GRIP?
Eightpspi 1 year ago
@Eightpspi Nope, sorry to say but they do not :(. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
@TekBeatTV thanks for the help
Eightpspi 1 year ago
@Eightpspi No problem, glad I could help!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
@TekBeatTV cool, now, I can get all that with a 50mm :D
AndreJordanMusic 1 year ago
@AndreJordanMusic Nice! You will love the 50mm lens, it's my plastic fantastic lens. Creates beautiful portraits and the video images are great too :).
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
How much was the 550D kit + Battery grip combined? :D
AndreJordanMusic 1 year ago
@AndreJordanMusic At the time I purchased them it was around $1150 US. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Great review! I wish there were more shots of the camera with it on from the front. But nonetheless, still a great review. I will be getting this.
michaelcabrera 1 year ago
@michaelcabrera Yea most people were asking for that I apologize for not incorporating more of the front angle shots. Thanks for the compliment and will do better in the future! :)
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
OK copy.. Thanks again for the input!
marcusphenom31 1 year ago
@marcusphenom31 No problem hope I could help!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
hello sir... im choosing between this grip and the new phottix for 550d grip... the latter is cheaper and looks quite the same as the BG E8..Would you also recommend the phottix brand for those who are on a budget? (like me) Or would you still insist on getting an original accessory? thankyou so much for your time
marcusphenom31 1 year ago
@marcusphenom31 Hey man, honestly I would suggest getting the original accessory. I have had bad experiences in the past with knock-offs or generics. Just go with the OEM and you should never have that fear :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
is your battery grip the official grip from canon or from a 2nd head company....and if a different company which one?!?....thankx...ohh and does the weight get added on alot or is it alright?!?!
gunP99 1 year ago
@gunP99 Yes it is the official grip from Canon (I am not a fan of off brand replacements). The added weight is negligible. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
im ordering this battery grip now for my 550D =)
rdgimages 1 year ago
@rdgimages Nice, congratz on the purchase man! :)
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
do you still need to buy an extra canon battery? or is it already included in the package? thanks
gadgetprince 1 year ago
@gadgetprince Yea, you will need to pick up an extra battery, it does not come with an extra one :(. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
@TekBeatTV so package include only battery grip it self and 2 adapters for AA/Li-ion? u need to buy extra battary,charger? and what about belt for hand? is it included or u buy it separately? is it comfortable to work with this camera without it? cuz i have neck belt in my 550D kit, so it seems i could not install this hand belt without removing neck belt
MaxSystemErroR 1 year ago
can you put the battery door back on the canon if you want to? also i never even knew canon sold that wrist grip thing, that's a really good idea!
macbookpro57 1 year ago
@macbookpro57 Yea, you can just slip the door back on if you remove the grip. Yea that wrist strap is not really advertised but I think it's a necessity in my opinion :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
@TekBeatTV oh ok, that's good to know lol, and ya this did help, I think that that wrist grip would make the camera a lot easier to hold
macbookpro57 1 year ago
@macbookpro57 Awesome, yea the wrist grip definitely helps out with holding the T2i. :)
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
SHOW US THE FRONT!!!!
funkeworks 1 year ago
@funkeworks Sorry I was not able to! :(
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Hey ummm i got a knock off battery grip but when i remove the battery flap from my camera itself it stops working even without attaching the battery grip
ramdawgy 1 year ago
@ramdawgy Not sure I know what you mean, after you remove the battery flap you then attach the grip and the camera should work. Hop this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
I got a 17-55mm 2.8f canon lens, it weight 600g. It is straining my right hands. This should solve the problem. However it won't place flatly on table now and need a bigger camera bag.
robertlam18 1 year ago
@robertlam18 Bummer man but I know what you mean. I had to purchase a bigger back pack to pack everything :).
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Do you get 2 extra batteries with it?
pagedk 1 year ago
@pagedk Nope sorry to say, you will need to purchase those separately. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
I bought this camera back in September and love love love it. lol One question, when you put this on the camera how do you get the battery door out of the way?
Johnniethesportsguy 1 year ago
@Johnniethesportsguy It function like a removable latch, you should be able to slide it out (the battery door). Hope this helps! :)
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Awesome Thanks! :D
flickerchocho 1 year ago
@flickerchocho No problem, glad I could be of help!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Great video, one of the only ones on YouTube of the actual Canon-branded battery grip. It would have been easier to understand if you mentioned that the wrist grip was sold separately, and I would have loved to see some shots of the camera with the battery grip from other angles, like from the front, and a more detailed look at the included buttons. I also would have liked to see you load the AAs in and talk about weight comparison between that and the Canon batteries. Good review otherwise :)
anonymousskull 1 year ago
@anonymousskull Sorry about not mentioning that :), purchased that separately and did not even consider it a separate accessory haha. Thanks for the additional input, will take that into consideration in the future reviews I do, thank you for taking the time to provide advice! :) Lastly thank you for the kind words!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Good review chief!
UglyMcGregor 1 year ago
@UglyMcGregor Thanks man! Really appreciate the kind words and support! :)
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Thanks for the review bro!
I was wondering, if the battery grip consumes both battery together or one battery after another. And also if i can just use one battery instead of two.
Thanks!!
lauzhehao 1 year ago
@lauzhehao It consumes them as if they were in series I believe. I do not think you can run the grip with only one battery, you will either need two or use the included AA attachment and have 6 AA's. Hope this helps! :)
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
@TekBeatTV Thanks for the prompt reply!
Aw it would be better if they ran on parallel!
lauzhehao 1 year ago
@lauzhehao Haha I think I may have mispoke ;). When i meant that they run in series I meant that they run as if they are one battery (not sure if it is parallel or series ;)). Hope this clears that up and no problem!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
@lauzhehao I used this exact grip with one battery when my other one is charging. Works fine!
jannasays 1 year ago
Cool review and thanks for that. I see where you do video with your T2i. I read in the T2i Field Guide that video recording will stop when the file size reaches 4 GB. Is that a problem for you? Is there a way around that? At 1920 X 1080 I would think that $ GB would be consumed pretty quickly.
Also, where did you get your wrist grip and how do you like it?
KyMikeA 1 year ago
@KyMikeA My canon does that but once I wait a few seconds (or turn it off), it lets me start recording again. I've recorded 12GB on that thing with only that one little issue.
jannasays 1 year ago
Cool review and thanks for that. I see where you do video with your T2i. I read in the T2i Field Guide that video recording will stop when the file size reaches 4 GB. Is that a problem for you? Is there a way around that? At 1920 X 1080 I would think that $ GB would be consumed pretty quickly.
Also, where did you get your wrist grip and how do you like it?
KyMikeA 1 year ago
@KyMikeA No problem for me really as the videos that I take with it are not very long :). Not really a way around it sorry :(, just a built in part of the camera most likely due to overheating issues. The wrist grip I picked up on amazon ;). It's the canon wrist strap. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
how long does it last video wise?
stanlymanly2 1 year ago
@stanlymanly2 Video wise I burn through both batteries after about 30-60 minutes of video (depending on the situations and a # of other factors). If you plan on doing video do not plan on it being able to last as long as a camcorder or take more than 30 minutes of video at one time. Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
@TekBeatTV Thanks for the reply! huge help!
stanlymanly2 1 year ago
@stanlymanly2 Great, glad I could help and thanks for the support (hope you subscribed ;)).
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
4:51 "Place It Into The Phone" lol
ElectroneF 1 year ago
@ElectroneF :)
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
does it make it heavy?
SteezDip 1 year ago
@SteezDip No not at all, actually for me it makes it feel more balanced especially with my 18-200mm lense on it :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
Does the time between each flash decrease when you have two batteries equipped? When taking a BUNCH of pictures right after the other all with the flash enabled, I can be waiting a WHILE during continuous shooting. Does having two batteries shorten the wait time for the flash to be available? Shoot a bunch of pics with two full batteries and 1 full battery and see if you can take more in less time. For those wanting a cheap alternative search Ebay for "550d battery grip". Knockoffs are $25ish.
hbattraw 1 year ago
@hbattraw I have not noticed a difference between flash to flash times even with the battery equipped, I ended up buying a EX580 II flash instead of using the built in flash :). Hope this helps!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago
downside.. what about the fucking price
sugerloafer96 1 year ago
@sugerloafer96 Haha yea it is a bit pricey but I believe it is definitely worth it :). Thanks for the comment!
TekBeatTV 1 year ago