Benefits of a bettery grip?
Zardoz wrote: I thought so also till last weekend when I met a fellow using the same set us as I but he was using the battery grip that I never use. He demonstrated how the added weight helped balance the camera better (long long lens) and it aided as a arm rest for free shooting (you would have to see what I am talking about here). The other advantage is the extra buttons that you can use. So he made a believer out of me. Granted I have never missed a shot because of battery life, but the other advantages made me consider bringing it the next time, I have it anyway why not try it. If only you could plug in some extra cards into it and not miss that shot because of no film!!!
I use on on my XSi and love it. Almost never a battery worry and the stability, especially for a vertical shot, is a major asset. I got the Zeikos from B&H (half the price of the Canon and ratings as high or higher). Yes it does add weight but can come off in a few seconds if you're going on a hike and want to lose some weight. Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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Graflex 4x5 wrote: Besides what they said, the camera with the MB-10 is just easier to hold. Plus the FPS is higher with the additional batteries.
Really? How much faster will it become? Like I have a D300. If you know I would appreciate your answer.
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