Thank You ClubSNAP - I Just bought the Canon 450D
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Are you planning to get the original battery grip or a compatible one ?
What you recommendation??
What the price diff like?
Normally it look better using the original grip hor..
The original battery grip for the 450D is around $185-$190 now. According to thread here.
The compatible one from Phottix, cost about $55++USD.
Even better, the battery grip + 2 compatible batteries cost only about $62++USD. :bsmilie:
Anyway,
zonerx has a thread http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381601 selling Phottix stuff.
You can head over and check there too
zonerx has a thread http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381601 selling Phottix stuff.
You can head over and check there too
Well, it will be heavier definitely. However, I find the weight with the Grip of a good weight.
I used 2 Li-Ion batteries. Have not tried with the 6 AA Batteries.
More stability and just feels better!
Not forgetting the looks with the battery grip! Woot!
Maybe will buy this for the extra grip .... w/o the 6 AA batteris shud be much lighter. you're right, it look quite nice with the grip - like holding the D40.
Anyway,
zonerx has a thread http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381601 selling Phottix stuff.
You can head over and check there too
Wow...i just discovered another useful link, thank you.
Anyone here bought or use a remote control on your 450D? Can tell me the price and where to get?
$185-$190 is quite reasonable.....how much is the price for 6 AA batteries - additional $20-30?
jlkk76
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Cool....much much cheaper than buying the original wor..
Haha Yes using the Canon RC-1 for the 450D. Price is around 35+++ ? Cant remember as bought quite a while back. You can get from reputable camera shops. An item like this should not be that hard to get
6 AA Batteries ? Haha the rechargeable ones I not too sure. Got to ask those who are using. Unless its those Energizer kind!
Yea cool right
haha! Good to save =pYou can try get Sanyo Eneloop AA batteries from the brother here at good pricing (I got mine from retail shop though): http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376106
But you'll also need a battery charger ah.
Using AA batteries definitely is heavier... good only if u have spare AA batteries around and don't wish to make more purchases (Li-ion batteries).
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According to instructions that come with the battery grip (BG-E5), I quote:
- If only one battery pack is used, it may be inserted in either the right or left sides.
- If two battery packs are inserted, power is supplied simultaneously by both battery packs. Two battery packs with different charging levels can be inserted and used without any problems.
No, you cannot re-charge any battery (AA nor Li-ion) with the battery grip (BG-E5)... you'll have to use the relevant battery charger.
The battery grip is not that heavy, and it is also helpful to balance body against longer / heavier lens. The beauty of it is you can choose not to use battery grip at times when you want a very light setup to bring along.
Another tip, from my own little experience:
I use a "Matin" brand hand strap (about S$20 or less, can be found in local camera shops) which attaches one end to the strap mount eyelet on the 450D and the other end screw on to the tripod socket. Yes, a tripod socket is still available directly below (ie. position not shifted nor offset), and you can still attach a tripod when using this hand strap.
This could be better than Canon E1 hand strap only because Canon E1 hand strap requires both ends to be strap mount eyelets, using one of the strap mount eyelet available on the battery grip. Consequently, now at times if you want to use your camera without the battery grip, you won't be able to use the Canon E1 hand strap anymore. Whereas you still can, if using a hand strap that screws on to the tripod socket of the camera. And what more... it costs less than the Canon E1 hand strap.
Any other experiences from brothers here ah?
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I use a "Matin" brand hand strap (about S$20 or less, can be found in local camera shops) which attaches one end to the strap mount eyelet on the 450D and the other end screw on to the tripod socket. Yes, a tripod socket is still available directly below (ie. position not shifted nor offset), and you can still attach a tripod when using this hand strap.
This could be better than Canon E1 hand strap only because Canon E1 hand strap requires both ends to be strap mount eyelets, using one of the strap mount eyelet available on the battery grip. Consequently, now at times if you want to use your camera without the battery grip, you won't be able to use the Canon E1 hand strap anymore. Whereas you still can, if using a hand strap that screws on to the tripod socket of the camera. And what more... it costs less than the Canon E1 hand strap.
Any other experiences from brothers here ah?
Haha Yes using the Canon RC-1 for the 450D. Price is around 35+++ ? Cant remember as bought quite a while back. You can get from reputable camera shops. An item like this should not be that hard to get
6 AA Batteries ? Haha the rechargeable ones I not too sure. Got to ask those who are using. Unless its those Energizer kind!
Yea cool right
Ok, will go check out @ Funan shop later today or tomorrow.
I got a IR remote at $12 nia... good n cheap (2sec delays)
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Better act fast...think left a few wor...
PM the seller but no reply....maybe already sold out, thanks anyway.
The weight is a personal preference. Some will like it, some will not. Go and try if you wanna be sure.
The grip cannot charge batteries with the camera plugged in. It's been said twice on this thread already.
jlkk76
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Welcome to the family!
Well, dat depend on wat u wanna shoot wor.
Normally ppl will go for either Canon 100mm f/2.8 or Tamron 90mm.....
As for me, i got a Canon EFS-60mm just to shoot food pics lor....
go search through the forum, u will get lots of threads...
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