3rd party or Canon?

Phate · 13 Dec 2010 at 18:12

Hi guys,

Really want a grip for my camera, now I can afford either a Canon one or a 3rd party one.

Canon one can be had for £180
Third party - about £60

Now, I really can't see the difference between the two? surely it can't just be a badge? they are even bloody shaped the same!!

My problem is I'm having a lot of trouble justifying the additional cost for a Canon one, and I'm a bit of a badge whore! and I need to make a decision soon as I have another wedding on Saturday! I'd prefer a grip by then!

What would you do and why?

Advise me o wise ocuk (basically Derek is not included in this summary

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Derek W · 13 Dec 2010 at 18:21

Phate said:
Hi guys,

Really want a grip for my camera, now I can afford either a Canon one or a 3rd party one.

Canon one can be had for £180
Third party - about £60

Now, I really can't see the difference between the two? surely it can't just be a badge? they are even bloody shaped the same!!

My problem is I'm having a lot of trouble justifying the additional cost for a Canon one, and I'm a bit of a badge whore! and I need to make a decision soon as I have another wedding on Saturday! I'd prefer a grip by then!

What would you do and why?

Advise me o wise ocuk (basically Derek is not included in this summary )

Badge Whore and can afford it = Canon

Don't know about any compatibility issues / faults with using a 3rd party grip but if something happens would canon turn round and say no you're not covered insurance wise since you were using a 3rd party add on?

you're mean jake

Rojin · 13 Dec 2010 at 18:32

I had the Canon grip for my 7D that I had before, this time round I picked up a Meike grip and to be honest it's just as good. I've not had any issues with it.

ScarySquirrel · 13 Dec 2010 at 18:33

CANON!!!!

Phate · 13 Dec 2010 at 18:50

Derek W said:
you're mean jake

That's what you get for being ginger. Now, back to your cage!

neil_g · 13 Dec 2010 at 18:53

theres more reports of the canon grip failing. i.e - if tightened too much the plastic thumb wheel strips the cogs making the only way to remove it via a hammer.

have a rummage over on TP, a lot of people have tried and liked the linkdelight grips..

Phate · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:00

Cheers Neil

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:05

Grips are toss anyway but I wouldnt have anything less than an official canon one.

ScarySquirrel · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:07

Johnny|lucidcomposure said:
Grips are toss anyway but I wouldnt have anything less than an official canon one.

I personally couldn't shoot without a grip now.

neil_g · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:08

Phate said:
Cheers Neil

no probs, linkdelight is actually the auction starter name.. i think theyre actually meike grips, at least my 20D one is. works like a dream too.

edit - this might be useful read: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=247023&highlight=grip+stuck

Raymond Lin · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:24

ScarySquirrel said:
I personally couldn't shoot without a grip now.

I thought that but 2 cameras with grip is like an extra kilo.

I shoot one ith grip, one without. Don't mind either but I do like the grip with shooting portrait.

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:45

Ive had 4 cameras and 2 grips. Not enjoyed the grip at all. I like the feel of the 1D but a grip feels flimsy and to be honest I've enjoyed more using a non gripped body but then saying that I no longer shoot a 400mm lens so horses for courses.

ElDude · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:52

Raymond Lin said:
I thought that but 2 cameras with grip is like an extra kilo.

Man up!

Raymond Lin · 13 Dec 2010 at 19:55

ElDude said:
Man up!

I also carry, 5 lenses and 2 flashes!

ElDude · 13 Dec 2010 at 20:02

Steroids is the way forward

Raymond Lin · 13 Dec 2010 at 20:08

ElDude said:
Steroids is the way forward

Big arms and small Johnson?

ElDude · 13 Dec 2010 at 20:21

You could buy an extender

rG-tom · 13 Dec 2010 at 22:08

Raymond Lin said:
Big arms and small Johnson?

currently you have small both, so you've got nothing to lose?

rG-tom · 13 Dec 2010 at 22:09

neil_g said:
theres more reports of the canon grip failing. i.e - if tightened too much the plastic thumb wheel strips the cogs making the only way to remove it via a hammer.

have a rummage over on TP, a lot of people have tried and liked the linkdelight grips..

that happened to my 40D grip, sent it back to canon who fixed it FoC

Phate · 13 Dec 2010 at 22:34

http://www.linkdelight.com/B7J-Battery-Grip-for-Canon-5D-Mark-II-BG-E6-+-2-x-LP-E6-Battery.html

That almost seems too good to true, they are the ones TP are raving about!