Battery Grips For Canon SLR and DSLR Digital Cameras Reviewed

Do you need more battery life for your camera? Battery

grips are a handy way to provide extra battery life for certain digital cameras.
Essentially, the battery grip is an extension for your camera. The grip stores
either two camera batteries or six AA to keep your digital camera powered up at all
times. The grip is outfitted and designed with two quick-loading battery magazines.
This is convenient and eliminates the need to switch and load spare camera
batteries. The battery grips maximize your shooting time with the ultimate
convenience of having extra battery packs in your digital cameras.Currently, Canon
and Nikon are known for making battery grips for their SLR and DSLR digital
cameras. There are different styles on the market, so be sure to chose the correct
battery grip for your model camera. Most battery grip models have a limited number
of cameras they work with since they must match body shape, connectors and power
requirements to work effectively. For example, there is a battery grip that is
compatible with Canon EOS 20D, 30D, 40D, and 50D. This holds BP-511 batteries or
six AA batteries. Another battery grip is specifically made for Canon EOS Digital
Rebel XS, 1000D, XSI, 450D, T1i, and 500D cameras; this model stores LP-E5 camera
batteries or six AA rechargeable batteries.
Installation is a fairly painless process. Simply insert the battery grip into your
digital camera's battery compartment and it will fit snugly onto the bottom of your
camera, extending the camera's height by few inches. It is just as easy to remove
as it is to insert it. The battery covers on Canon and Nikon cameras are easily
removable. The small slider on the inside portion of the door hinge pops the door
out, allowing you to slide the canon battery grip into the battery slot and tighten
it into the tripod insert on the camera body. You can leave it in your camera and
forget that it is even there. Professional photographers who use compatible SLR
cameras are typically fond of these battery grips.The battery grip provides a
vertical shutter release button and control dial along with AE/ FE Lock, exposure
compensation, and AF point selection buttons. The vertical grip is made of soft
rubber, making it easy to hold and take pictures. This allows you to take vertical
"portrait" pictures as easy and comfortably as it is to take horizontal "landscape"
pictures. It allows you to shoot pictures from any angle with ease and comfort. It
is a versatile and comfortable vertical grip.
Cameras become more comfortable to carry by hand vertically or horizontally as the
additional battery grip makes it easy to hold. This means you can quickly snap
photos when you are constantly moving around.Overall, the battery grip is small and
lightweight making it a great addition to your photography bag. It looks stylish on
your camera and is highly recommended by professional photographers to increase
camera usage in those critical times. Most likely, you will never have to worry
about your camera battery draining on you again. You will have twice the battery
life for your SLR and DSLR digital cameras!