Canon BP50 Battery Pack for EOS Elan II (Retail Package)

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.9 x 3.2 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WCEF
• Item model number: BP-50
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 16, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

An additional power supply for the Canon EOS Elan II camera, the BP-50 also serves as a vertical grip. Integrated into the BP-50 are a shutter release button and an on/off switch. The BP-50 uses 4 AA batteries or a 2CR5 lithium battery.

Product Description

SO) CANON BP-50 BATTERY PACK

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another great accessory for Elan II/IIe, October 4, 2000

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Scott Flathouse (Pampa, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon BP50 Battery Pack for EOS Elan II (Retail Package) (Electronics)

Although the Elan II/IIe camera is wonderfully ergonomically designed, the BP-50 improves this aspect even more, particularly for vertical shots, but even for horizontal ones as well. The shutter release on the vertical grip is convenient, and the user still has access to the thumb wheel on the back. Unfortunately, there is no redundant main dial on the shutter release on the grip. Also, when you have CF-4 set to 1 (autofocus on the AE lock button) then it's nearly impossible to use autofocus in the vertical position (unless you have a really long thumb!). Another advantage of the grip, though, is the ability to use AA batteries with the camera. You probably could pay for the grip over time with the savings of using AAs over buying the 2CR5 batteries. And AAs are a lot more readily available than 2CR5s, should you need batteries in a bind. In summary, if most of the pictures you take are hand-held, such as sports and candid portraiture, then the BP-50 is definitely worthwhile.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Necessity, July 24, 2002

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"jwj0008" (Oviedo, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon BP50 Battery Pack for EOS Elan II (Retail Package) (Electronics)

If you have this camera and a functional lens for it, then buy this accessory before any other and begin to save money on batteries immediately. By using AA batteries you save enough money to pay for this thing quite soon, and if you use rechargeables, like I do, for nearly everything that uses AA batteries, you pay for it even quicker.
It adds a balance to these cameras which helps you feel comfortable taking photos from angles you would have hesitated from before. As a former full-time journalist I started carrying this type of camera because they were cheap enough to have several alike, you didn't get your heart broken if they got destroyed, and you can find plenty of affordable, useful accessories for them. This is not a luxury item, but a necessity. Buy it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent investment...and it looks cool !!!!, March 28, 2002

By A Customer

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This review is from: Canon BP50 Battery Pack for EOS Elan II (Retail Package) (Electronics)

Can't think of anything bad to say about this little gadget. You'll save money and time by using the AA battery option, and when you attach this to your EOS body, people take notice. This is a very professional working and looking tool.