Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip for Canon XSi Digital SLR Cameras

The best accessory I have bought! Better than any lens. Gives me more than enough power for any occasion. I have taken 500 pictures and not even dented the power yet. Yes, most were outside not using the flash. But still, I am extremely satisfied with this product. And even happier that I bought here for $75.00 less than Canon sells for.

The BG-E5 battery grip fits securely and firmly onto both the XSi and T1i cameras. Since the Rebel series cameras are smaller than the larger 40D/50D versions, some users that require firmer grip, stable handling, or are in want of a fuller feel to their Rebels, this may be a good purchase for them. In terms of battery life, with two battery packs fully charged, I can literally shoot for almost 2 weeks straight without a charge to either pack, granted that I cycled my packs before taking them on a trip to Ireland & France. The shutter button on the grip is not as sensitive as most grips (like my 7D grip in which I need to barely press the shutter release and it will immediately take the shot). The BG-E5 has similar button format as the Rebel main body and is very convenient. Overall feel is stable and provides ample balance. I would recommend to users to try out this grip somehow to see if it fits your needs, as it does add a bit of weight to the overall combination but in my opinion aids my grip on the camera, as well as improve battery supply. I am satisfied with the purchase.

I was doing the research on whether or not to get a canon grip for my XSi, which will fit a T1i, and I eventually settled for the Canon brand, basically because of some of the horror stories about "Grips-Gone-Bad". And after a while I kept hearing about the wheel on third party grips feeling a little weird compared to the wheel on the camera. So on a whim I hit order on my Amazon page and the new Canon grip was at my door in a couple of days. I am not able to critique the third party grips, but as far as my Canon grip, there are NO REGRETS from me. Yes I may have paid about $100 US Dollars for mine, but that was only about 30 more than the Opteka grip I would have spent. The one story that got me hooked on the original Canon Grip, was the on with the battery traces on the third party grips shorting, there is a pic on the web about that, the words SHORTING and my XSI are two words I rather not hear in the same sentence.

I am HIGHLY satisfied with this grip. It adds some much needed weight to the lightweight T1i/500D body. Second to none for any portrait shots. This grip does not come with a battery, but for most users, a standard Caneon LP-E5 battery, which charges in two hours, will work most adequately. there is a handy compartment design that allows the original bttery cover, which must be removed, to be hiddin in the original battery chamber. the secondary bettery carriage, which is designed to hold six AA batteries is very helpful for moments when your charge goes out or if you missed a charging session, though not practical for continud use as AA's are expensive over time. This Canon BG-E5 has passed with flying colors. a true must have.

This is an excellent addition to the Canon Xsi camera, it makes it much easier to hold the camera, especially in portrait view.Has a handy hidden storage place for the battery lid that you have to remove to fit the unit.