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i am after a battery grip for my 30D just want to know is there any differnce between the original battery grip and aftermarket one besides the price
thanks zsolt

Gday Zsolt!

I have the genuine battery grip on my 30D, and couldn't live without it! The ability to comfortably shoot portrait shots is a welcome change, especially with a lens of any substantial weight.

I have never used the after market version, but I would imagine that it would be inferior quality. Even the genuine grip definitely feels more "plasticy" than the actual 30D body, I would dread to think what the quality of a cheaper version would be!

Having said that, don't get me wrong, the genuine one is brilliant!

If at all possible, I would be trying to get the genuine version.

Just my $0.02,
Tristan

zeddy wrote:i am after a battery grip for my 30D just want to know is there any differnce between the original battery grip and aftermarket one besides the price
thanks zsolt

I think there's actually a couple of third party grips aren't there?

Which one(s) are you talking about?

Probably the one in the bargains section.

The genuine 20D/30D is a step down from the 10D one which was very solid. I'd say the after market ones would be inferior and seeing as I don't know anyone that has used one I wouldn't risk it failing in 6 months time. Although for 1/2 the price it might not be too bad.

Tell ya what.

Give me the 30D, as I don't have one. Throw in a lens or three as well; as we all know the body is just a paperweight without one.

I'll then buy myself the grip, and give you my opinion.

Here's a comparison between the original canon grip and an "opteka" grip.
While this is for the BG-E3 (for the 350D) while the grip in question is the BG-E2, I'm assuming that the results would be similar.
edit: forgot to include the link!!!! here: http://www.michaelduvall.com/bge3/

Sending your gear to Gary is another option!
Sorry, I've only got the original grip, so I can't comment on the 3rd party grip. Even though the third party grip is available, I' still go for the original - just for brand preference

thanks for you input.i am goingto buy the original canon product.
thanks for the offer gary can i have the camera back when you have tested the grips????

zsolt