Used Canon BG-E2 Vertical Grip/Battery Holder for EOS 20D & EOS 30D Digital Cameras

2012-04-22T21:00:00

I got this used from Adorama. It arrived as described and works flawlessly. It extends my battery life and provides controls and shooter button for vertical portrait orientation, is a must for portrait work. Excellent product.

Boris M.

2011-12-18T19:00:00

This is a must for anyone that holds a camera in their hand a good portion of their day. The added vertical shutter release button makes it so handy when shooting in that style so you don't have to have your hand in an unnatural position. All the functionality found on the camera's shutter button is still there and makes the grip that much more handy to have. Plus the biggest thing for myself is the added battery capacity. Having two batteries makes my shooting time twice as long.

JAMES C.

2007-09-30T21:00:00

I always keep mine on the camera.I dont know of a time i dont need it.

Frog

2007-09-25T21:00:00

A great addition to my 30D. I can shoot horizonitally and vertically with equal ease. I no longer have to worry about my battery going out right in the middle of a shoot.

Preacherman

2007-09-03T21:00:00

I love the Canon vertical grips, since they double battery life, allow use of AAs if you somehow use up your standard batteries, add the vertical shutter release for more comfortable shooting, and add heft to the cameras. The vertical shutter release is especially useful on a tripod. The main problem is that it has to be tightened often, and sometimes you have to remove the batteries and then put them back in to get the camera working.

Rainybeet

2007-08-23T21:00:00

Very short battery life with AAs. Bulkier than it needs to be. Yes it holds 2 batteries but is it that much hassle to change a battery every 1500 shots?This is for show only I cannot see a practical need for this item. Spend the money on some extra batteries.I am a timelapse photographer, on my last trip to the Himalayas I shot 45,000 photos so I know about heavy battery usage. [...]

Rufus

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Worked great but had to check tightness of attatchment screw every so often. Having two batteries really extended the shooting duration. Works well with just one charged battery, too.

Trickster

2007-07-09T21:00:00

Great for extended power and side controls for vertical shots. Its great to add another shutter on bottom so you dont have to reach around. Currently using it my EOS 30D. Its a life saver when your shooting an all day event. I wouldn't shoot without it.

Undevco

2007-05-20T21:00:00

It does what it is supposed to. With a capacity for 2 batteries, you can shoot for twice as long. You can also take vertical shots comfortably. Your wrist isn't tweaked and you can hold the camera just as steady as you could in the horizontal position.

Daniel S.

2007-05-07T21:00:00

Even though it ads a little more weight to my camera gear, I find it's use outweighs the inconve- nience of bulkynes and weight

Ramon H.

2007-02-16T19:00:00

Only complaint is that the interface with the camera is not as clean as other Canon battery grips

Rich

2007-02-11T19:00:00

I prefer a grip for camera balance with heavy lenses. This grip duplicates the shutter and AE lock buttons for vertical composition. It holds two batteries and AA alkalines in a pinch. Adaption to body is poor, there is a gap, the grip can be easily rocked back and forth even when fully tightened down. I used some layers of tape to take up the gap between the camera and grip and this stabalized things. It is not just my particular grip and camera, the fit problem is all over the Canon DSLR forums. However, no regret in purchasing, it lives on the camera.

jkoeh

2007-02-11T19:00:00

This is a great investment, if your shooting weddings or if your a photojournalist for newspapers this is the best item to keep your camera from losing power. Make sure you get two of the lithium batteries and you can shoot pretty much forever 5,000 + shots.

Jason R.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Looks and feels professional! My Clients comment on the appearence of the grip and love it! *It also adds a 2nd battery, a litle more grip and verical control during long vertical sessions!

DaveD_InTpaFl

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Allows good control of camera. Helps with heaver linses such as 70-200 IS. Feels good in your hands.

KEITH K.

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Maybe I got a lemon but I have some problems with the internal battery contacts. The camera registers as the battery being dead but there is still plenty of charge. When placeing the same battery before recharging directly into the camera it works fine.

Babybinjp

2007-02-05T19:00:00

One of the interior gears is made of plastic. Very easily strips out if you are trying to get it tight enough to maintain the electrical contacts. For the money all gears should be metal. I made this purchase in October of 2005, stripped out in November 2006. If they have since begun using all metal gears, great! If not I would advise buying a lesser brand name and lesser priced grip.

photo

2007-02-05T19:00:00

Great product.

Bigwheels

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Bought this a couple of months after I got the camera and wish I bought it with it. The increased shooting life with two batteries and the addition trigger position and grip make this a great addition. Even with the added weight to the camera this is one of the best features as far as fit and function for the Canon

Big P.

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Great addition. Verticle controls and extra battery capacity make this well-balanced add-on extremely useful.

Philip M.

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Once you get used to it, you'll wonder how you did without it.

mornimeena

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Need to keep the contacts clean or there may be some problems with the connection inside the camera. Sometimes the batterys will jump when opening the door, but overall, a good product.

Red S.

2007-02-04T19:00:00

This product was purchased with my camera, so I have never used it without. It gives the camera a nice hefty (read heavy) stability and the additional grip surface and shutter release are good reasons alone to purchase it. The additional run time with 2 batteries is a great bonus.

Jose

2006-08-25T21:00:00

Makes handling easier for portrait shooting and all-around good feel to the camera. Excellent battery power for longer shooting time. Adds alittle weight, but well worth it. A must have add-on.

Shooting S.