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Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip for Canon XSi Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $268.62
Buy New: $98.99
You Save: $169.63 (63%)
New (25) from $98.99
Rating:  15 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 4.8 x 3.4
MPN: 3052B001
Model: 3052B001
UPC: 013803096491
EAN: 0013803096491
ASIN: B0015G58WS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | compatible with Canon Digital Rebel XSi | | • | camera grip with storage for two LP-E5, or 6 "AA" batteries (not included) | | • | use of 2 LP-E5 batteries doubles shooting time | | • | built-in camera control buttons for easier vertical shooting, including shutter release, AE/FE lock, Main Dial, and aperture/exposure compensation button |
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Product Description
The Canon BG-E5 Battery Grip has been launched alongside the Canon EOS 450D. Slotting into the battery bay, it is able to take 6 AA batteries or two of the 450D's new LP-E5 batteries. It provides a shutter button and control dial along with AE/FE Lock, exposure compensation and AF point selection buttons in a vertical orientation. The Canon BG-E5 offers creative flexibility by providing a stable grip for vertical as well as horizontal positions.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Vertically excellent; horizontally so-so November 11, 2008
Jim (Chicago)
Attached to the XSi body it adds some needed volume & mass. Only problem is that the "horn" which sticks out on the lower right side when used in landscape orientation prevents your pinky finger from wrapping around the grip in a comfortable manner. In portrait mode, it's great. It seems the ergo gurus at canon could have lopped of the offending "horn" to improve the ergonomics in landscape mode. I have an older A2E with a vertical grip and its supremely comfortable in either orientation. The body sans grip has no room for your pinky, unfortunately with the BG-E5 attached your pinky has to content with the aforementioned bulge which interferes with a solid grip.
 Great for price and small hands too. October 10, 2008
Cardopolis (ShenValley)
My grip isn't as large as most folks so I thought it important to give a perspective for folks with small hands. This grip adds a bit of weight to the camera but is not too heavy. The trade for more shooting time is worth it. I had to upgrade my head to compensate for the weight. Vertical shots are much easier with the placement of the second button.
It's great that you can use one battery with it. I added a second battery also increasing weight, but again doubling my available shooting time.
Overall, a great addition. I needed it to shoot longer in the field. I'll be away from a power source for a few days.
Great Product! September 3, 2008
Sean Randall
Great addition to the XSI! It balances the camera nicely, adds the ability to use AA batteries or Canon rechargeables.
canon battery grip August 26, 2008
J. Sterkowicz (georgia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was satisfied with how my transaction went through for my new battery pack. it was simple, accurate and timely. i would purchase from this site again.
Battery Grip a good idea August 18, 2008
D. Hinchliffe (Arizona, USA)
I purchased the BG-E5 for a cruise to Alaska. Wanted to make sure that I never ran out of battery power. Using two LP-E5 batteries I never lost power, even after taking more than 700 photos (no flash) in one day. Having the AA battery holder as a backup made me feel confident that I would miss nothing.
Easy to use, makes the camera feel bigger, the side controls are a great addition.
Only con is the weight, but it is not really that bad.
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