Canon BGE3 Battey Grip for Digital Rebel XT

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4.8

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from $106.00 - $184.99

 

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Pros

  • Reliable (90)
  • Good value (65)
  • Versatile (55)
  • Long-lasting (50)
  • Lightweight (34)
  • Easy to use (24)
  • Easy to install (23)
  • Durable (20)
  • Charges quickly (13)
  • Widely compatible (7)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (6)
  • Extra power button (2)
  • Adds some weight (1)
  • Battery drains quicker (1)
  • Bulky but managable (1)
  • Bulky but not too bad (1)
  • Inaccurate batt report (1)
  • May not fit topload bags (1)
  • More weight than prefered (1)

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  • Travel (52)
  • Upgrade (47)
  • Professional cameras (25)
  • Portraits (20)
  • Everyday (19)
  • Digital photography (18)
  • Back-up (14)
  • Home (8)
  • Landscapes (8)
  • Studio (8)
 
 
 

Provided by OneCall

  • Exclusive to the EOS Digital Rebel XT, functions as both a high-capacity battery pack and a vertical grip
  • Accepts up to two NB-2LH battery packs, approximately doubling the camera's shooting capacity
  • Can also be used with six AA batteries in the supplied battery magazine
  • Provides additional controls for easier vertical shooting: shutter release, AE lock/FE lock, Index/Reduce button, main dial, and AF-Frame-Select button, Aperture/Exposure Compensation button
  • Specification Description
    Model 0211B001, BG-E3, BGE3
    UPC 013803049770
    Accessory Indicator Yes
    Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
    Benefits Compatible with Canon Digital Rebel XTHandy shutter release button offers comfortable vertical and horizontal shootingHolds
    Capacity UOM mAh
    Description Header Get a grip.
    Display Catalog Number 55012939
    Enclosure Color Black
    Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
    Manufacturer Part Number BG-E3
    Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
    MAP Price 0.0
    Model BG-E3
    Operating Temperature UOM ° F
    Product Dimensions UOM inches
    Product Type AA
    Product Weight UOM pounds
    Required to function 6 "AA" batteries or up to 2 Canon NB-2LH batteries
    Supported Languages English

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    Canon BGE3 Battey Grip for Digital Rebel XT Reviews

     
     
     

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    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Good Investment

    "One thing about the Rebel XT I don't like, it's a really small camera. It might be perfect for people with small hand. The battery vertical grip help solved the problem. Further more it makes more natural to take vertical oriented pictures and you still have all your common used buttons at the tip of your thumb. This grip gives more balance if used with longer lens, I rarely used my tripod for portraiture. It ..." Read Full Review »

    May 25, 2007 by Yan

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    If you really can't use a charger

    "This is a great upgrade if you're looking for power autonomy, want to be able to run on AAs or get hand fatigue after a long day shooting in portrait mode. However, it is actually bigger than what I expected as it oversizes the Xti body by 40-50%. Unless I don't have access to a power outlet, I'm carrying it. Otherwise, I prefer using the regular body and keep more charged NB-2LH batteries which takes less space..." Read Full Review »

    Jun 19, 2008 by Leothecat

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    Good Investment

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Adds balance
    • Reliable
    • Rugged
    • Versatile

      Cons

    • None so far

      Best Uses

    • Portraiture
    • Professional Cameras
    • Travel
     

    "One thing about the Rebel XT I don't like, it's a really small camera. It might be perfect for people with small hand. The battery vertical grip help solved the problem. Further more it makes more natural to take vertical oriented pictures and you still have all your common used buttons at the tip o …"  Read Full Review »

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    Naughty eyes
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    May 25 2007
    Yan
    McMinnville, OR
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    • Professional
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    Price: $179.85
     
     

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    Canon BGE3 Battey Grip for Digital Rebel XT Review

    Great adition to my camera !!!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Long-Lasting
    • Reliable

      Cons

    • None so far

      Best Uses

    • Digital Photography
    • Travel
     

    "it's great for people with lage hands. I found the Canon rebel to be too small for my confort. After having it on my hand for some time, my hand would hurt. The grip aded the much needed extra grip to the camera. The vertical controls are awesome for people, like me, that like to take lots of vertic …"  Read Full Review »

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 15 2008
    maykelcj
    Gainesville Florida
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    • Photo Enthusiast
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    Canon BGE3 Battey Grip for Digital Rebel XT Review

    Must have addition!!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Perfect Match

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Landscape Photography
    • Portraits
     

    "The BG-E3 makes the Rebel large enough and very comfortable for me to hold. I really like the additional controls and with the grip, the camera feels the same shooting horizontal or vertical. "

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    Jul 12 2009
    Pete
    Lynchburg, VA
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    • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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    Canon BGE3 Battey Grip for Digital Rebel XT Review

    THE REEL DEEL pt:2

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • COMFORTABLE
    • Easy to Install
    • Fast Recharge
    • Long-Lasting
    • Reliable
    • More »

      Cons

    • None What's So Ever

      Best Uses

    • Digital Photography
    • Journey
     

    "THIS BATTERY GRIP THE BEST ASSESORY FOR MY XTI USING THE VERTICAL RELEASE BUTTON WORKS PERFECTLY, ESPECIALLY ON AUTO FOCUS MODE AS WELL WITH MACRO. "

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    MIAMI, FL
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    Canon BGE3 Battey Grip for Digital Rebel XT Review

    A good helper when take a lot of photos

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Use

      Cons

    • Bulky

      Best Uses

    • Traveling
     

    "I take a lot of pictures when traveling, and don't like to lose time charging the batterys. "

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    Feb 5 2007
    peter
    Tijuana, Baja California, México
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