Episode 018: Get a Grip On Your HDSLR

May 10, 2011

in Canon,Gear,Nikon,Podcast Episodes,Reviews

Canon Battery Grips

Amazon | B&H

  • Similar button feel to camera.
  • Higher quality latches.
  • Expensive.

Zeikos Battery Grips

Amazon | B&H

  • Affordable.
  • Very nice grip feel.
  • Wheel has less quality than the Canon.

Vello Battery Grips

B&H

  • Affordable.
  • Very similar to Canon grips.

QuickTime File: DSLR Video Shooter Episode #018

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Tagged as: Batteries, Canon, Nikon

  • http://www.sixangles.com Jceinwechter

    Good overview on battery grips, I leave my Canon grip on my 7D almost all the time and love it.

    I did want to point out that the links seem to be broken.

  • http://dslrvideoshooter.com calebpike

    Ah, thank you. Fixed now.

  • http://profiles.google.com/nigelnaughton nigel naughton

    Thanks for the review. It is always nice to have someone else (professional) like and even buy the same gear that I have chosen. I think these are a must have because the batteries go pretty fast when shooting vdo.

  • http://twitter.com/ajarnjoshua Ajarn Joshua

    Is it at all possible (even if OEM grips only are considered) to purchase extra battery trays? I have batteries and I want a grip, but to change batteries I do not want to buy 6 grips. It seems like such a simple request, but can’t seem to find just the trays so that I can swap cartridges rather than the entire grip.

  • http://dslrvideoshooter.com calebpike

    Which camera do you have?

  • deepbluefunk

    Hey, great vids!

    With respect to the lens offset, what kind of DIY rigs have you seen to re-adjust the alignment for rod supports? Simple bracket? Cheese plate? Something else?

    Also, what other compensations do you have to make (and how do you do that) to make the rod gear gack work on this new higher height?

    Thanks a bunch.

  • deepbluefunk

    Great vids.

    I was hoping you could elaborate on the kinds of rigs you’ve seen or would suggest to compensate for the offset issue you mentioned.
    Also, the height of the camera obviously rises – what kind of adjustments do you need to make to the rest of your rig (for example, how do you get the follow focus to connect now).
    Lastly, it looks like Polaroid also makes a grip for the 7D. Have you tried it? Looks good (display on back and comes with corless remote that can function as an intervelometer).

    Love to hear your thoughts.
    Cheers

  • http://dslrvideoshooter.com calebpike

    I am finding I have not been using the battery grip with my larger rigs. But I love it for mobile stuff or small setups.

    I have not used that grip I am afraid.