The Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip is a great accessory for the Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D and Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000D DSLR cameras. I personally shoot in vertical/portrait orientation as much as in horizontal/landscape orientation. Having the vertical grip allows me to shoot from a much more comfortable and much more stable position - and gives me more control over larger lenses. The BG-E5 makes the grip on these small compatible cameras nicer to use - especially for long sessions in vertical orientation.
The BG-E5 accepts two Canon LP-E5 Battery Packs or six AA batteries in the included holder. Two LP-E5s yield twice the number of shots as one before a charging is needed - a very nice benefit. A second battery is not required - The BG-E5 works fine with a single LP-E5.
The BG-E5 installs into the DSLR's battery compartment. The original battery door is easily removable and the BG-E5 plugs in. The attachment is completed by screwing the BG-E5 into the camera's tripod adaptor threads. The BG-E5 provides its own tripod adapter threads - this functionality is not lost. The battery grip provides controls and shutter release identical to the camera's grip.
The only Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip downside I can think of (other than having to purchase it) is the extra size and weight it adds to the camera body. The BG-E5 measures 0.5 x 3.8 x 2.8' (128 x 96.4 x 70.7mm). It adds 1.63' (41mm) to the height of the camera when attached. It weighs 8.1 oz (230g) without batteries.
Canon Battery Grip Bg-e6
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In the Canon BG-E6 manual, this battery grip is the only one that is recommended for the Canon 5D Mark II. This also means that the actual battery grip itself is only usable with the 5D Mark II and no other generation of the camera. Do you use the normal 5D Mark II Battery? According to the Canon BG-E6 manual, you can use two Canon LP-E6. Canon U.S.A., Inc. And Canon Canada Inc. (collectively 'Canon') warrant to the original end-user purchaser, when delivered in new condition in its original container, that the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
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One of the benefits of the BG-E5-compatible DSLRs is that they are small. When 'small' is your top priority, simply remove the BG-E5 and put the battery door back on. Hp laserjet pro cm1415fn user manual pdf. It is easy and quick.
Canon Bg E18 Battery Grip
I have been using the BG-E5 on the XSi I reviewed and will be moving it to the XS as I review it. My only complaint is that my middle finger rests on the attachment wheel in the front, but it is not a significant issue in my opinion. Otherwise, it works great - It is a worth-having accessory.