Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for Digital Rebel XT & XTi Digital SLR Camera + (2) Spare NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

by Canon

Product Details

• ASIN: B000P73VRM
• Item model number: BG-E2
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 6, 2007

Product Description

Kit includes: 1) Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for Digital Rebel XT & XTi; 2) Spare NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Battery Pack; 3) Spare NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Battery Pack; >>> Canon BG-E3 includes: Battery Magazine (BGM-E3A) to hold AA batteries; Battery Pack Contacts Cover; Instruction Booklets; Canon USA Warranty. >>> The Canon BG-E3 battery grip holds two NB-2LH batteries or six AA type batteries in a tray. If two NB-2LH batteries are inserted, power is supplied simultaneously by both battery packs. If both NB-2LH packs are fully charged then the number of frames you can capture are doubled. The BG-E3 adds a portrait grip with a vertical shutter release complete with AE/FE-Lock button, AF point selector button, exposure compensation button and Main Dial. If you use big zooms or telephoto lenses then the BG-E3 should be considered as a "must have" accessory. It gives you a much more stable way to hold the camera and also acts as a counterbalance by shifting the center of gravity. >>> With constant shooting, flash usage, image review and playback, especially when you have access to additional memory, your standard battery alone will not usually be sufficient and ultimately put constraints on how you want to shoot. A spare rechargeable battery is an essential accessory. No power, no pictures!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Canon Battery Grip, January 1, 2009

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Ted Jarosinski (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for Digital Rebel XT & XTi Digital SLR Camera + (2) Spare NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (Electronics)

First off, as some other reviewers have said, the batteries that come with the package are NOT Canon. The product listing is less than clear about this. They are made by CTA Digital. I am not complaining about this because the grip alone was selling for more than the grip with the batteries when I purchased it. So even if the batteries were junk, its still a better price on the grip. As it is, the batteries charged fine and seem to work just the same as the Canon ones I have.

The grip is what you would expect and is a genuine Canon part. I strongly do not recommend buying some of the 3rd party grips that are on the market, as they are just not up to the quality that they should be.

I think the grip should just come with the camera, it's what I consider to be an essential accessory. Once you have a decent lens and a flash mounted on the camera, it becomes top heavy and hard to hold without the grip. The grip will also increase the number of portrait orientation shots you take, as it makes doing so much easier. As soon as you start using it, you will wonder how you ever worked without it.

Don't forget that if you have a camera bag or case, make sure the camera will fit into it with the grip mounted. It is not something you want to be constantly taking on and off of the camera.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect addition to XT when using larger lenses and a hotshoe flash, May 1, 2008

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bry (Corona, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for Digital Rebel XT & XTi Digital SLR Camera + (2) Spare NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (Electronics)

Before getting this battery grip, when I would use my XT with the Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS and a hotshoe flash mounted there would be unnecessary strain on my wrist. After installing the grip the camera feels much more balanced in my hands, and I feel less discomfort even though the overall weight has gone up. Being able to load two batteries into the camera is also a huge plus.

The package ordered from Cameta Camera came with third-party batteries. This doesn't really bother me at all, because:

1. They work.
2. Canon batteries cost ~$50 each.
3. If they don't last as long, they will be inexpensive to replace.

Overall a great package, and well worth it for your XT/XTi.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit misleading....., March 12, 2008

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J. Feldman "summertimeforever" (Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip for Digital Rebel XT & XTi Digital SLR Camera + (2) Spare NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (Electronics)

Who would have thought that the kit did not include Canon batteries? Well, it doesn't - it includes off brand batteries that I'm hoping will be every bit as good as Canons. Otherwise, price was good, product was as promised and new in the box. I'll let you know how the batteries hold up....