Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi & Rebel XT with 2 NB-2LH Batteries
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Customer Review: Poor internal connections?
Summary: 1 Stars
I had pretty good luck for a month or two with this, the look and feel is no doubt similar to the authentic Canon product. Others have gone so far as to say the had "friends" who claimed it was made in the same factory and sold under an unknown name...
However, I had the same issues others have had, I would start to compose a shot, and as I depressed the shutter button, nothing would happen. Power went off. Kind of frustrating. Batteries were fine, so I came to the conclusion that the internal contacts and connections must be where the "value" is.
I have nobody else to blame but myself, I thought I was getting a good deal. I'll be buying the Canon grip soon, I did like the feel of the grip on my XT. If you buy this and it lasts, congratulations. Beware, it's not much of a bargain if you only get two months of use out of it.
Customer Review: Make the XTI so much easier to work with
Summary: 5 Stars
When I ordered my Canon xti two months ago I almost sent the camera back. For me the camera body is just too small and I find it way too cramped for my hands. After reading the reviews on this battery pack I ordered it and the difference in how the camera feels in my hands and balances with larger lenses is night and day. This is absolutely the best accessory purchase I've made for my Canon.
The grip fits the camera very well. It has a good quality built. I had my camera in at the shop recently trying a new lens and for grins had the clerk pull out the actual Canon battery pack. They are identical in form, controls and function. The Canon had a slightly different feel to the material at the bottom of the grip, but the difference is negligible. The Canon is certainly not worth double the price. Just buy it you won't regret it
Customer Review: You get what you pay for
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been doing a lot of research into the Opteka grip with batteries. Yes there are lots of good reviews but there are some problems.
1. The electrical contacts are unreliable.
2. The quality of materials is not at the same level as the Canon BG-E3.
3. The batteries that come with it are not reliable and don't last as long as advertised.
The Canon BG-E3 gets nothing but rave reviews. Yes it does cost almost twice as much, but in my mind the Opteka is not worth the risk. Some say you pay twice as much just for the Canon name on the grip - NOT TRUE. You're paying for a better quality product. Yes - Canon accessories are over priced, but for the most part you get what you pay for. In my humble opinion, it's worth the extra $$ to get the Canon and not have to worry about a thing.
Customer Review: Good value for the money
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a good package containing the battery grip and two extra batteries for the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. Although it's not a Canon branded product, with some noticeable difference in product quality (as mentioned in other reviews), it's still good value for the money. Keep in mind this entire package costs slightly less than one extra battery from Canon.
The battery grip comes with two inserts, one where you can use from one to two lithium ion batteries at any time - with very good battery life; the other insert takes six AA batteries and can be used for situations where it's not possible to recharge the lithium batteries.
If you're into brand, buy the Canon battery grip. If you are looking for functionality and value for the money, the Opteka Battery Pack Grip is a good choice.
Customer Review: Just get it.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first Amazon review. I cannot recommend this product enough. I have tried it in professional settings (the XTi is my backup camera) and it has NEVER let me down. Don't waste your money on the original CANON grip. Save your $$$. Remember, just as with the original grip you can store the XTi's battery door inside the grip so you will never lose it. I got the version that came with two batteries. The supplied batteries are excellent and never seem to run out. You will not be sorry you got this. I hated the feel of the XTi till I added the grip. I dare those who say the materials are cheap quality to submit to a blind (folded?) test. If you are one of those people who likes to buy a brand for the sake of it, don't get this grip. But if you own an XT/XTi and actually use it then don't think twice.