Just got a Canon 350d.....

GeX · 27 Mar 2008 at 12:52

everyone always raves about battery grips. i don't understand why. they to me, just seem to make the camera bulky and unblanced?

mrk · 27 Mar 2008 at 12:54

I don't use one either - prefer without

neil_g · 27 Mar 2008 at 12:55

GeX said:
everyone always raves about battery grips. i don't understand why. they to me, just seem to make the camera bulky and unblanced?

agreed.

my 20D with the sigma 70-200 is perfectly balanced without a grip.

sean · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:26

GeX said:
everyone always raves about battery grips. i don't understand why. they to me, just seem to make the camera bulky and unblanced?

IMO it actually helps balance the camera. With a flash gun mounted, my 350D feels top heavy and unbalanced. Don't really care about the camera's size either - It's not exactly pocketable either way so it's always on a neck strap or in a bag.

GeX · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:33

ahh now, if that had been posted - it makes more sense.

I don't use a flashgun, therefore couldnt see the point of the battery grip (hence selling the thing!)

Raikiri · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:34

mrk said:
I don't use one either - prefer without

I prefer with, need to get one actually. It's annoying when your whole hand doesn't fit on the camera, it's better for shooting in portrait and adds plenty of battery life.

mrk · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:36

In that respect I guess you're correct!

GeX · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:43

Raikiri said:
I prefer with, need to get one actually. It's annoying when your whole hand doesn't fit on the camera

shouldn't have bought a fiddly little canon then, should you?

Raikiri · 27 Mar 2008 at 18:51

GeX said:
shouldn't have bought a fiddly little canon then, should you?

Quiet you!

neil_g · 28 Mar 2008 at 08:33

sean said:
IMO it actually helps balance the camera. With a flash gun mounted, my 350D feels top heavy and unbalanced. Don't really care about the camera's size either - It's not exactly pocketable either way so it's always on a neck strap or in a bag.

still disagree tbh..

33L · 28 Mar 2008 at 09:01

the xxD are better balanced than the XXXD range of cameras - my little fiinger simply just doesnt have anywhere to grip the camera without the grip.
I do like shooting portraits so its nice not having to move from the eye peice to adjust settings! I beleive the XXD buttons are on top next to the screen which the XXXD lacks.

neil_g · 28 Mar 2008 at 09:06

33L said:
I beleive the XXD buttons are on top next to the screen which the XXXD lacks.

on the 20D youve got the ISO/Drive, AF/WB and metering buttons up near the main dial and shutter release above the settings LCD readout.

mrk · 28 Mar 2008 at 12:11

neil_g said:
still disagree tbh..

sean · 28 Mar 2008 at 20:28

neil_g said:
still disagree tbh..

Big lens to grip with left hand, decent camera grip that doesn't leave 1/4 of your right hand useless. Of course you would

My setup, not so much..

mrk · 28 Mar 2008 at 21:26

My my, you're a flasher alright

jesta · 29 Mar 2008 at 00:46

Woah at the two lenses,how much did those set you back?

Still trying to get to grips with the camera,think I will need to read the manual as it seems pretty hard to use it by just playing around with it.Ordered a 4gb CF,waiting for it to come now. Was bored last night so was looking at lenses and saw a Canon EF 75-300 III F4-5.6 USM Lens going for £140. Is that how much they go for?How are they for quality and what type of shots are these for?(not thinking of buying it but just wanted to learn about lenses and type. If anyone has any website that teaches you about different types of lenses and the uses are please link me.

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