Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera
by Canon Cameras US
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Manufacturer: Canon Cameras USRelease Date: 2009-11-30
Model: 0211B001
Product features:
- Designed specially for the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera and Rebel XTI
- Holds up to two Canon NB-2LH battery packs or six AA batteries
- Doubles shooting length time
- Provides excellent vertical shooting control
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera
Customer Review: Great accessory to have when you want to get "serious"!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was always hesitant to get a Canon BGE3 battery grip for my XTi because of the additional weight, but after several uses it truly is a match made in heaven. Let's face it, the Canon Rebel XTi and XT are great digital camera SLRs for casual and novice users such as myself, but the XTi & XT are often criticized for being under-sized. It's always intriguing to look up to the better professional quality Canon cameras such as the 1D & 5D that are larger in size, performance and the unfortunately, heavier price tag.
Yet for a modest price, the battery grip is a very nice upgrade. The obvious benefits of the battery grip BG-E3 are the increased battery capacity and the vertical shutter button. I always hated the awkward position of reaching for the stock shutter button during vertical shots with my elbow raised high like a chicken wing. The camera also balances out very nicely with the battery grip when larger zoom lenses are attached. On the contrary to most other users that like the grip mainly because they have larger hands, I have small hands but I still like the grip and it is very comfortable for my own use!
To attach the grip to the XTi you first have to remove the stock battery door. The way you remove the battery door on the XTi (and I assume it's the same method on the XT) is you open the battery door with the camera inverted upside down and the lens facing you. Look for the tiny protruding phillips head screw on the door hinge. No you do not need a phillips head screwdriver! You can simply just use your fingernail or something small to slide the spring-loaded door hinge by pressing sideways against that protruding screw towards the right to remove the hinge. After you remove the door there is a helpful storage slot on the left side of the battery grip just in front of the protruding battery connector that goes in the battery box.
The grip may not be necessary for all casual uses, but it is nice to have when you want to get "serious". Going to a small party or long walk in the park? I'll just bring the XTi. Going to shoot photos for a graduation or wedding? I'll bring my battery grip with the XTi. Overall, the battery grip makes my XTi look very professional for a modest budget without spending the extra thousands on Canon's elite level of digital SLRs. This accessory is highly recomended if you want to upgrade the performance of your XTi or XT.
Description of Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera
The Canon BG-E3 battery grip holds two NB-2LH batteries or six AA type batteries in a tray. If two NB-2LH batteries are inserted, power is supplied simultaneously by both battery packs. If both NB-2LH packs are fully charged then the number of frames you can capture are doubled -- ~1200 pictures without flash or ~800 pictures if the flash is used 50% of the time. At colder temperature (32°F) that number drops to ~900 or ~700 if flash is used 50% of the time.The BG-E3 adds a portrait grip with a vertical shutter release complete with AE/FE-Lock button, AF point selector button, exposure compensation button and Main Dial.Digital Camera Accessories
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