Benefits of battery grip?

[adamwilliamking]

Simply put, I couldn't go back to using an SLR without one.

The instant I put it on I noticed the camera was much better balanced.

+ 1

 

[Jaszek]

Also for some cameras it adds fps. I know my teachers d300 only gets 6 fps without grip and with it on he gets 9 fps

 

[adamwilliamking]

Also for some cameras it adds fps. I know my teachers d300 only gets 6 fps without grip and with it on he gets 9 fps

Also notable, but just to clarify this is the result of the second battery which some people don't commit to right away.

 

[Jaszek]

yea true. And remember it's only some cameras. Even with 2 batteries my XSI still has 3.5 fps

 

[Overread]

I think its only nikon that offer the added fps with a battery grip.
I can't think of any digital canon cameras that have increased fps with a battery grip - and more honestly its just nikon trying to push grip and battery sales to the consumer

 

[almaass]

Great info everyone..... so now the question is which one for my D60?

 

[LuckySo-n-So]

This one
Vertical Battery Pack Grip for Nikon DSLR D40 D40x D60 - eBay (item 270361466270 end time Apr-19-09 05:06:36 PDT)

 

[archer379]

what about the aftermarket grips i have seen one forgot the name of it are they just as good

 

[CxThree]

Check out the Phottix brand on ebay. For the Canon 40D, its about $75 and includes 2 new batteries. It's almost identical to the Canon brand one and works great. Check out youtube.com for some videos of people testing them out.