Digipower PGR-CXT Rechargeable Battery Pack & Grip for Canon Digital Rebel XT & XTi SLR Cameras

by DigiPower

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 7 x 9 inches ; 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: B000P6J6EA
• Item model number: PGR-CXT
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

CL) AA) Power Grip For Rebel XTI W/B

Customer Reviews

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well if you're willing to risk it..., May 4, 2008

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Joshua I. Prull "Joshua" (Bend, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digipower PGR-CXT Rechargeable Battery Pack & Grip for Canon Digital Rebel XT & XTi SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I have experienced two of these DigicPower battery packs. I work at a camera shop and the first one I ever had my hands on... I was prying off a brand new Nikon D80. The unit itself had stopped working and was unable to power the camera after about 2 hours. The big wheel that turns the tripod thread mount to remove it from the camera came off the tracks. We had to dismantle the entire unit (Which once apart it's apparently not meant to go back together ;-) and still couldn't access the mechanism through the bottom. Last resort was breaking into the housing of the unit with a small screw-driver and using it to turn the gears 1/4 turn at a time to eventually get the thing off the camera. Whew!

The camera itself was only a little scratched up on the bottom, but we replaced it anyway. The power pack itself was completely destroyed.

This scared the heck outta me. I had the opportunity to purchase one for myself at a very discounted price, brand new. It's for the Rebel XT/XTi. After thorough testing to ensure it would be a solid unit I bought it. So far, it's survived a few photo shoots with me but I'm not entirely sold on the longevity of the battery life. Doesn't seem to last any long than the Canon Brand battery pack.

When I get a few more pennies to spare I will without a doubt be replacing this unit with a Canon brand battery grip. It's built better (in my opinion,) I like the finishing and the grip better - plus it has the shutter release, AE lock button, shutter wheel, etc.

All in all, not bad if you're willing to take a risk. But if you have the extra few bucks to spend, go with the camera made pack. You won't regret it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Product!, March 5, 2009

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R. J. Scott "RJ Scott" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digipower PGR-CXT Rechargeable Battery Pack & Grip for Canon Digital Rebel XT & XTi SLR Cameras (Electronics)

We've been using this battery on a single charge for more than 800-900 photos over the course of the past 4 months and it's still shooting quickly and with no flash delay. We're using it with a Canon Digital Rebel XTi.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Digipower PGR-CXT Rechargeable battery pack and grip, May 1, 2009

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Nadine Panek "Ladybug" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digipower PGR-CXT Rechargeable Battery Pack & Grip for Canon Digital Rebel XT & XTi SLR Cameras (Electronics)

When we went to our nieces wedding we knew that we would need more battery power. I selected this rechargeable battery grip and was so impressed with it's ability to keep shooting for hours WITH flash! Very quick recovery time and after two years it's still performing for me! LOVE this product! Highly recommended for shutter bugs like me!