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Old 01-27-2011, 05:59 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with these battery grips?
Quality, build? Comparison to the OEM grips?

At half the price of a OEM grip I have to give it some consideration.

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Old 01-27-2011, 07:37 PM
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You've got some nice gear, I'd get the Canon version.

I've got two Nikon's, and never thought about putting anything but a Nikon grip on both of them.
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You've got some nice gear, I'd get the Canon version.

I've got two Nikon's, and never thought about putting anything but a Nikon grip on both of them.
Agreed.

It's a gamble with that other piece... there's no gamble when buying the name brand product.
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I bought the "cheap" (~£40) version of the Sony grip (£250). The ONLY difference is that mine doesn't have the Sony logo's on! ..... and it's been great
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Old 01-27-2011, 10:20 PM
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Wood & maxharvard - I value your input, I will keep that in mind. I'm usually a OEM guy all the way.

Biomech - Just by looking at the pictures it looks like a quality product. Thanks for your input also.
I'm hoping someone has had personal expierence with their products.
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