Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi & Rebel XT with 2 NB-2LH Batteries (3600 mAh Total)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi & Rebel XT with 2 NB-2LH Batteries (3600 mAh Total)
Customer Review: Just Buy It
Summary: 5 Stars
Why waste so much money on the Canon brand when this product does the job beautifully. I don't regret making the purchase. I would recommend this to anyone looking for longer battery life and a better, bigger feel for their xti camera body.
This grip works fine. Don't blow money for the Canon name.
Customer Review: A little disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
I like the AA battery sled, and it's nice having a bunch of batteries. I have had a hard time getting the grip attached to the camera tightly enough to maintain a good electrical connection - sometimes the camera loses power while shooting. Nudging/fussing with the grip seems to restore the connection, so it's not a total failure, but it's relatively aggravating if I'm trying to pay attention to photography, not monkeying with equipment. Also, the rubbery grip stuff stuck to the outside has started to come loose from the plastic. It can be stuck back on and seems to hold OK for awhile - again, not fatal, but a little disappointing. Customer Review: Not perfect, but pretty good.
Summary: 4 Stars
I like these battery grips. This is the second one that I've ordered. The first one died when my tripod fell over in soft soil. The camera hit the ground, but it broke off at the vertical grip, so the camera was fine. I ordered a replacement as soon as I got home.
The grip is fine. The shutter release on the second is a bit fidgety; it needs to be pressed at a certain angle to get the "half-way down" thing for focus and exposure lock. I guess this speaks of less than stellar QC.
I wouldn't use my Rebel without it, though. It makes the camera look "pro," and gives my hands the room they need to be comfortable on that tiny thing. The batteries work great; I can take several hundred shots with just one pair (I use an external flash).
For the price, and the added ergonomic value, I highly recommend this thing. By all means, get the Canon model, if you can afford it, but, if not, this has done me very well.
Customer Review: Opteka Battery Grip
Summary: 5 Stars
The product arived on-time and in perfect condition. Grip to camera fit was perfect. The included batteries charged and seem to be fine. The grip performed as advertised and the feel of the controls is good. I would reccomend this product to anyone wanting extended battery life and a verticle shutter release.Customer Review: Canon Battery Pack
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this accessory. With the extra batteries that come with it plus the AA holder, I really don't worry about extended shooting.