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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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| A little disappointing |
| 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. |
| Dec 24, 2008 |
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| Not perfect, but pretty good. |
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. |
| Dec 24, 2008 |
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| Opteka Battery Grip |
| 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. |
| Dec 16, 2008 |
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| Canon Battery Pack |
| 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. |
| Dec 16, 2008 |
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| Pleased as punch |
| What a great deal. Grip is solid and works flawlessly. Batteries hold a charge almost on par with OEM Canon ones. I couldn't be happier. |
| Dec 02, 2008 |
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