Canon BP8 Battery Pack for Canon Rebel G, GII, X, XS & XSN SLR Cameras (Retail Package) Review

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(More customer reviews)This battery pack serves two purposes. One is that it gives you the option of using regular AA batteries instead of the mroe expensive CR123A/DL123A lithium batteries. Secondly, it provides a strap that wraps around your hand for a better grip and better security on your camera.

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This light weight compact battery pack is design ed for use with the Canon EOS Rebel G, X and XS cameras. It is a cost-efficient power supply, requiring only 4 AA alkaline or NiCd batteries. Depending upon shooting conditions, up to 100 rolls of 24-exposure film can shot with Alkaline batteries, and 75 with NiCd. Models: Rebel G, X/XS

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Canon BP50 Battery Pack for EOS Elan II (Retail Package) Review

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(More customer reviews)Although the Elan II/IIe camera is wonderfully ergonomically designed, the BP-50 improves this aspect even more, particularly for vertical shots, but even for horizontal ones as well. The shutter release on the vertical grip is convenient, and the user still has access to the thumb wheel on the back. Unfortunately, there is no redundant main dial on the shutter release on the grip. Also, when you have CF-4 set to 1 (autofocus on the AE lock button) then it's nearly impossible to use autofocus in the vertical position (unless you have a really long thumb!). Another advantage of the grip, though, is the ability to use AA batteries with the camera. You probably could pay for the grip over time with the savings of using AAs over buying the 2CR5 batteries. And AAs are a lot more readily available than 2CR5s, should you need batteries in a bind. In summary, if most of the pictures you take are hand-held, such as sports and candid portraiture, then the BP-50 is definitely worthwhile.

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An additional power supply for the Canon EOS Elan II camera, the BP-50also serves as a vertical grip. Integrated into the BP-50 are a shutter releasebutton and an on/off switch. The BP-50 uses 4 AA batteries or a 2CR5 lithiumbattery.

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Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel XT Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a well-made accessory that makes the Rebel XT or XTi very comfortable to hold, either horizontally, or especially, vertically. Several camera controls are replicated on the grip (shutter release, AE lock button, AF point selector, AE compensation, and command dial) for ease in shooting vertical formats.
I'm used to the Digital Rebel, which fits my hand almost perfectly. I found the Rebel XT to be a bit too small. It felt OK with a 50mm 1.4 lens, but I found it hard to hold steady with a 70-200mm f/4 "L" zoom, or with a Canon 420EX flash attached. The battery grip adds extra room for holding the camera, and helps balance the lens or external flash by moving the center of gravity down and towards your hand, making the combination much more comfortable to hold and steady.
The grip works great with two NB-2LH batteries. I was more intrigued with its ability to use 6 AA batteries. Canon advises this option is for "emergency use" but after reading the supplied literature, the explanation for this worrisome statement became clear: Canon expects fewer shots from 6 AAs than from 2 NB-2LH batteries. You may try different types of AA batteries. I have found that the BG-E3 provides very good results with Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries. These batteries have long shelf life and maintain adequate voltage longer than most other AA rechargeable batteries. I also have used Energizer disposable lithium batteries with no problems.
I plan to leave the battery grip on my camera all of the time. I probably will use it most with two NB-2LH batteries, but like having the option of using the included AA battery holder, when necessary.

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Specifically designed for the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and Digital Rebel XTi cameras, the BG-E3 battery grip doubles your length of shooting time by accepting two NB-2LH batteries, six AA batteries, or a DR-700 coupler. The BGE3's vertical shutter release makes vertical shooting just as comfortable as horizontal shooting.

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