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Battery Grip BG-E8 for Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i SLR Digital Camera + 2x LP-E8 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries | 
| Brand: Neewer Electronics Accessories
Category: Photography
Buy New: $53.99
as of 9/5/2010 01:00 CDT details
New (2) from $53.99
Seller: New Harbor
Rating:  20 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 6.1 x 4.9 x 3.2
MPN: #YX-BG-550D+(2)BT-LP-E8@@
Model: #YX-BG-550D+(2)BT-LP-E8@@
UPC: 846619013280
EAN: 0846619013280
ASIN: B003R02OFO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Professional High Quality Battery Grip | | • | Perfect replacement of Canon BG-E8 | | • | Can hold 2 X battery pack LP-E8 or 6 X size-AA batteries | | • | 100% Brand New - 1 year warranty | | • | Tripod screw mount. |
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Product Description
Includes TWO LP-E8 batteries
This battery grip/holder is compatible with Canon EOS 550D/Rebel T2i SLR cameras. It has all the same functions as the original Canon BG-E8 battery grip. The grip has a built in vertical shutter release button, and can hold two LP-E8 lithium-ion battery packs, or six AA batteries using the included battery holder. Additionally, it supports features such as AE lock and FE lock, and retains access to the Index/Reduce button, main dial, AF-Point Select button, and Aperture/Exposure Compensation Buttons.
Hold 6 AA batteries or 2 LP-E8 Li-ion batteries.
Vertical shutter with half-press function. More comfortable vertical shooting.
Professional edition with vertical-grip shutter-release button, main dial, AE-L button, Index/Reduce button and Exposure button.
Tripod screw mount.
Same functions as the original battery grip Canon BG-E5. High quality product with big discount from the original one.
One Year Warranty
Specifications:
Type: Battery grip for the CANON EOS 550D / Rebel T2i
Battery pack LP-E8/6X AA Batteries
Power Switch: Camera's power switch
Color: Black
Dimensions: 130x75x105mm
Weight: Approx. 395g. (without batteries and battery magazine)
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 20
 An excellent product July 13, 2010
E. Rohlf
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was a bit skeptical about buying an aftermarket battery grip for my new Canon EOS Rebel T2i (550D in other parts of the world), but since using it I have nothing but good things to say about this part.
I recently took a short vacation to Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota and had this grip installed for the entire three day trip. I took hundreds of photos and a lot of video. Note also that I'm not an 'old-school' photographer that likes to use the viewfinder but rather prefer to use 'Live View' screen mode which eats the batteries much more quickly. The batteries that came with the grip lasted for the first two days before running low. I had another set and was able to keep on shooting. I also like the included AA battery tray which gives you the option of powering the camera with six AA batteries (which could be a real life saver in a pinch!).
I would rate the feel, fit & finish and quality of this part to be on par with the camera itself. The plastic and grip are nearly identical to the camera. The controls function perfectly and make portrait position photos more comfortable than I've ever experienced. I have large hands and the comfort factor is the biggest reason that I purchased this to begin with as the normal landscape position is more comfortable as well.
Anyone who has picked up the T2i (550D) knows instantly that it's not a heavy camera and actually is a bit on the lightweight side. This grip with two batteries actually improves the balance by adding heft and size which can create a much better user experience.
The only thing I would caution is to consider buying the package with four batteries to allow for change-outs if you don't already have spares. That said, I highly recommend this product over the $170 OEM grip from Canon (which doesn't include extra batteries) and even if you don't have the spare batteries you can get by on AAs if you need to.
Does Exactly What It Promises -- A Must Buy for Video July 20, 2010
tonydacrow
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This battery grip does exactly what it promises to do. It double's your battery time and provides redundant shutter (w/half-press!) and function buttons when you rotate the camera 90 degrees for vertical shots. It provides an excellent grip platform and makes the camera much more comfortable to hold and use with surprisingly little added weight.
Fit and finish are good and blend perfectly with the body of the camera. It even allows you to use AA batteries in a pinch: such as when you find yourself on location and forgot to charge your battery-packs the night before. (Bear in mind, however, that the 6 AA batteries you will need to use give a little less juice than one, fully charged Li-ion battery pack. Plan accordingly.)
Finally, if you shoot any significant quantity of video with the T2i/550D, you will bless the day you made the exceedingly wise decision to buy a grip that double's its battery capacity.
This grip is VERY inexpensive compared to other accessories you are going to find yourself buying and is one of the highest value to cost accessories you can find for your DSLR. Now that you have a T2i/550D, do you self a favor: buy (1) a good, name brand, class-6 SD card in as high a capacity as you can afford, (2) A lens hood, (3) the best fluid head tripod you can afford (for video), (4) a monopod, (5) a good camera bag, and (6) one of these battery grips. After that, you can start spending some real money on lenses, audio recording equipment, green screens, still and video editing software, a faster computer, etc. :)
Perfect replacement for BG-E8 August 6, 2010
Chris P.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Absolutely perfect replacement for the Canon BG-E8 battery grip. It has every single feature that the 4x more expensive Canon branded version has, including the holder for the camera's battery door and even the retracting notch for the DC power adapter. It is solidly built and matches the T2i/550D build quality, color, and grip texture. Why in the world you you pay so much more just for the brand name version when you can get the exact same product here?
Grip Review July 27, 2010
Jon R. (los angeles, ca)
Got this rush delivery in time for a trip to Seattle this past weekend. Came on the early end of the delivery estimate. So thats good.
As far as the product itself, the quality is pretty good. I have the Targus brand grip for my old Rebel XT, and this is just about as good. I'm a little upset that mine does not sit completely flat in its upright position. It seems a little unbalanced (rounded) in the bottom center where the tripod mount is. However, this doesn't affect its functionality. This is a really great value for what you're getting, and its price leaves room for the more important things in photography.
Glass.
New Harbor is where it's at!!! July 28, 2010
Conduct (Oakland, CA)
I purchased this item on a Thursday and received it the following Monday...huh? wow! that was fast.
Took a chance with the product and company,price seemed to good to be true, so far so good!!!
The build quality down to the pattern of the rubber grip matched the T2i flawlessly. The 2 extra batteries charged quickly but I haven't fully exhaust them to give a review on battery quality.
The price, the fact it came with 2 extra batteries (2 total) and optional AA battery tray is what made me take the leap of faith and purchase from this seller. I couldn't be more please with this purchase and seller!!!
It's nice to know with the boom of hdslr's there's a company out there that caters to the market with quality products at a more than reasonable price!
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