Kiwira
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well if you ask me that's madness..
Canon BG-E11
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well if you ask me that's madness..
oracle0711
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SGD 459 is definitely overpriced. CP selling at SGD 400.
avsquare
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confirm plus chop got difference :3
Melanmo
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beevian said:Anyone? Also looking for feedbacks on this b4 buying any of the grips avaliable
I didn't have any chance of trying 3rd party grip. BG-E11 is ergonomically very good as I tried and finishing and user friendliness are excellent. But I should admit that it is heavy. You should compare them at this point of view as well.
avsquare
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to me it's not going to be about the weight. if weight bothers, don't use a BG at all.
It was based on my exp with 5D2 and BG-E6, both original and 3rd party. In terms of weight balancing, and security, 3rd party will never win for me. I was so in fear for 3rd party, because the weight totally topple over. The screw doesn't seem secure as it gets loosened here and then, probably because of the weight.
Why save a about 200 bucks and risk something happens to your 4k camera and a possibly L lens?
avsquare
Senior Member
And the BG-E11 is really 1 or even 2 notches over the BG-E6 design. Ergonomics has improved tremendously, it's being designed to be the same as 1-Series body. If you use Markin's tripod plates, those designed with curves to fit 1-Series bodies, it can be used on BG-E11 because BG-E11 is designed to 1-Series body.
Furthermore, the material used, IIRC is magnesium alloy, similar to what's used for your 5D3 body. When I used BG-E6 with a heavy telephoto, I can still some toppling in weight balance/center of gravity, but with BG-E11, it feels entirely different. Balancing is improved.
All I can say is, BG-E11 is like using a 1-Series body. Alot of people say, once you touched a 1-Series body, you'd never look back. I can only say, once you have used a BG-E11 and fully appreciates it and the improvement from BG-E6, I don't really see a reason why you want a 3rd party one, unless you are totally broke after buying your 5D3. Which I won't anyways, I would still save up for the BG-E11.
My 2 cents.
avsquare
Senior Member
perhaps we should find someone with a mark3 and 3rd party BG to form a gathering and feel for ourselves ;p
Melanmo
New Member
pavsquare said:And the BG-E11 is really 1 or even 2 notches over the BG-E6 design. Ergonomics has improved tremendously, it's being designed to be the same as 1-Series body. If you use Markin's tripod plates, those designed with curves to fit 1-Series bodies, it can be used on BG-E11 because BG-E11 is designed to 1-Series body.
Furthermore, the material used, IIRC is magnesium alloy, similar to what's used for your 5D3 body. When I used BG-E6 with a heavy telephoto, I can still some toppling in weight balance/center of gravity, but with BG-E11, it feels entirely different. Balancing is improved.
All I can say is, BG-E11 is like using a 1-Series body. Alot of people say, once you touched a 1-Series body, you'd never look back. I can only say, once you have used a BG-E11 and fully appreciates it and the improvement from BG-E6, I don't really see a reason why you want a 3rd party one, unless you are totally broke after buying your 5D3. Which I won't anyways, I would still save up for the BG-E11.
My 2 cents.
True. This is the first time I own battery grip and it is BG-E-11. To be honest, my BG-E11 is always sticking on to my 5D3 even if I do not need a 2nd battery. It is because of the feel and comfort I enjoy. As mentioned by bro avsquare, BG-E11 is not only aesthetically resembles 1D series bodies, but also gives a lot of comfort despite the weight. Magnesium alloy body construction is a plus as well.
avsquare
Senior Member
actually the sellers or auth distributor or dealer should do a roadshow. :bsmilie:
avsquare
Senior Member
Actually, most dealers already have it. Even Canon Vivo showroom had it, just ask around the shops for the latest pricing
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