quickersnap111
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Hows the switch? I bought a 3rd party for 550D and switch broke (use it only for a month). The store agreed to replace for another new unit and again the switch broke, so in the end i settle for the orig.
Canon 3rd party battery Grip
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Hows the switch? I bought a 3rd party for 550D and switch broke (use it only for a month). The store agreed to replace for another new unit and again the switch broke, so in the end i settle for the orig.
maldito
Senior Member
Where did you get the orig and how much? Can PM me?
hi, i am a new user, but i am using a phottix BG. i head its a gd brand that why i bought it off the net for my new DSLR. i bought it at ebay, and it took just 1 week to ship over. red dot is selling phottix at 120+ i tink, but i got the BG with 2 third party batt at 80 SGD! haha.. cheap xia... its working totally fine with my camera and there is no communication issue between the battery and the camera.
the built wise, well, definitely there is a shortfall on the grip part, as in its eh, not exactly the same as the canon one, but its good. it also communicate very well with the cam, as in the wheel, the portrait shutter button and the zoom buttons works perfectly fine.
for me, i bought the BG primarily to counter the small grip of the 1000D. but the added weight makes the entire cam feels more solid and when i mount my sigma 18-200mm, although heavier on the whole, but it balance the lens weight well.
My 2 cents. =)
the built wise, well, definitely there is a shortfall on the grip part, as in its eh, not exactly the same as the canon one, but its good. it also communicate very well with the cam, as in the wheel, the portrait shutter button and the zoom buttons works perfectly fine.
for me, i bought the BG primarily to counter the small grip of the 1000D. but the added weight makes the entire cam feels more solid and when i mount my sigma 18-200mm, although heavier on the whole, but it balance the lens weight well.
My 2 cents. =)
XavierShoot
Member
I am thinking of buying the original battery grip BG-E5 secondhand (around $150), but seems like no one is selling! i have been monitoring the buy/sell for 1 month!
thinking if i should just buy the Phottix BG-E5 seems its about the same price (Around $130)!! i am scared of the problems like not working well, got problem, connectivity issue~ anyway i got 2 original canon battery to go with the grip!!
should i keep waiting or buy the 3rd party?
thinking if i should just buy the Phottix BG-E5 seems its about the same price (Around $130)!! i am scared of the problems like not working well, got problem, connectivity issue~ anyway i got 2 original canon battery to go with the grip!!
should i keep waiting or buy the 3rd party?
my Phottix BG is working fine! but well, then again, there is the 'luck' factor when buying third party i heard. well, at least thats what i gathered while reading the forums. However, Phottix is pretty reliable...and IF u do consider, ebay sells it cheaper with 2 batts also if i m not wrong... u can check it out and compare the price difference..
i came across this 3rd party grip from Chromage http://www.reddotphoto.com.sg/ecommerce/viewproducts.php?pid=613&catid=11.1
enquired with Red Dot Photo, they say Chromage is a local brand n the grip shld arrive next week. they are having pre-order now and you can get a free Chromage batt with it. have placed an order with them, will update when i get it, hopefully it's indeed cheap n good!
enquired with Red Dot Photo, they say Chromage is a local brand n the grip shld arrive next week. they are having pre-order now and you can get a free Chromage batt with it. have placed an order with them, will update when i get it, hopefully it's indeed cheap n good!
wranger
Senior Member
recently went to sgcamerastore promotion for their hecules Products with a friend to buy the grip of 60D from them , not bad for the price of $110 with free 1 battery and he bought addition battery at $25 ( usual at $35 ) purchase with purchase i think, i would say not bad for the products seem and feel like the real thing .
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yeah i saw that website too but do they have a brick n mortar store?
wranger
Senior Member
Guess you are new
anyway this is the address / shop
Sgcamerastore Accessories Main Store - Camera Accessories
No 5 Coleman Street #02-18
Excelsior Shopping Center Singapore 179805
Tel : 63362273 , Hp 93531915
Sgcamerastore I -Studio Outlet - Studio Equipments Sales ( opening 16th April 2010 )
No . 3 Coleman Street
#02-21 Peninsula Shopping Centre
Singapore 179804
oh! thanks a lot!
waiphyo2014
New Member
Hi,
I'm new user.
Chromage BG and Aputure BG which one should i choose. Pls advice me.
Thank you all
I'm new user.
Chromage BG and Aputure BG which one should i choose. Pls advice me.
Thank you all
DigitalCamera
New Member
No difference really. All the 3rd party battery grips are actually manufactured at the same factory, then each company just stick their stickers with their company name on it. Which is why my 3rd party grip from China felt and looked exactly the same as a Chromage one.
Anglk
New Member
yup all 3rd party looked alike just with diff brand pasted on .most important to have the warranty and reputable shop to honor it.
Anglk
New Member
update so far the BG is working good after 1 year usage (ard 20times) no peeling and battery still able to communicate. however the battery life compare with original depleted 30% away.
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