third party 5D MKII grip

[MrJones]

Hi,
I'm looking to buy a grip for my new 5d.
the thing is, canon's grip is way to expensive while the third party brands go for around 20% of canon's price.
do you have any recommendation on a specific brand?
the guy at my local store told me they stopped working with vivitar because they had some problems with it (while most of the reviews online are positive).

I just don't want to buy a third party brand just to find out that I need to spend the extra money on the original too.

thanks!

[MrJones]

anyone? please?

[inkista]

For this kind of thing, you might want to hit a more gear-oriented board.

3rd party grips for 5D mark 2 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

For the most part, folks who can afford to drop $2500+ on a 5D Mark II and want a grip prefer to step up to get the grip that's mag-alloy and weather-sealed. That's pretty much why the 5D Mark II grip is so much more expensive than the third parties.

[MrJones]

I've read some reviews today.. can't really decide
do you have any idea if a third party grip can invoke the camera's warranty?

[gturner]

Hanel is pretty good... (not much of an answer, but they have been the one brand I have used with out issue)
That said, I always go Canon where I can.

[MrJones]

thanks gturner,
I guess I'll wait and save for the original grip and that's it.
I've read the third party ones can be trouble.