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Features

• 2 Power 2000 BP-511 1700 mAh Batteries included
• Holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 BP-511 batteries
• Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally
• Buttons for AE lock, AF point selector, aperture value, shutter, and mail dial
• Increases functionality and convenience

Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
Newly designed and free of any technically defects. Like the first Canon BG-E2, the first generation Opteka BP-20D suffered the same recall. The 2nd generation grips are 100% new and recall-free. Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E2. Opteka is one of the world’s leading producer of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power - and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka 30D / 20D grip holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 BP-511 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. The vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally. Compatible with the Canon EOS 20D, 30D, & 40D Digital SLR Camera only.
This package includes 2 Power 2000 BP-511 1500 mAh Batteries!

Customer Reviews

Very Satisfied! by J. Les Gainous
I’ve had this grip for five months now and am very happy with it. It looks good on my Canon EOS 40D body and the batteries last forever (more than 2400 shots between charges). The grip feels good and makes it easier for me to hold and carry the camera. I can also rest the side of my left hand/palm against it, when using my long 300mm lens, for further steadiness.

When turned to portrait orientation, the extra dial and shutter button work well and feel very close to the same as the main dial and button.

Pleasantly Surprized by Mr. Louw
Having read mixed emotion-reviews about this products, I have to admit I was pretty nervous about this product as I decided to purchase it.

But I charged the batteries, slipped them into the cartridge, screwed it on and tried it out. My worst fear about purchasing the product then came true, it did not realease the shutter. I then realized it had it’s own on/off switch, flipped it to “on” (duh!!) and it works perfectly.

The battery pack fits tighly to the 40D body, absolutely no movement.

It feels solid in my hand and I am a satified customer.

The batteries still have to prove their worth as I’ll be putting them through their paces this weekend.

Summary:

Works as adverised, feels sturdy, everything I hoped for.

Terrible, don’t buy it by D. J. Erickson
This piece of junk doesn’t work - it only shows a quarter of battery life no matter if you use brand new batteries, and then it works for about six minutes. Not good if you have to get the shot, like I did, and miss it. DO NOT buy this, you will regret it.

David

Bad choice by S. Nelson
I too bought this grip. (ordered Dec. 6th) First one fit, didn’t work, so I called 47th streets cust service (Dec 13th),I was given a return auth. and I had to pay shipping for the return. Didn’t see the replacement until I called (Dec. 24th). The replacement came out 2nd day air (Dec. 31st), it too was faulty. This time (December 31st) I called a supervisor @ 47th St. He told me these were never really made for the 40D, and should pay the additional $ for the Canon brand. I told him to go ahead and ship me the Canon one. He also told me he was sending a shipping label with it so I would not have to pay to have #2 returned. I am still waiting patiently for the Canon grip. Today is January 2. 47th Street Photo promised next day shipping on the Canon brand, and said they would pay for shipping for the returned non-working unit. Haven’t seen either yet. Overall the “cheaper version” has cost me about $40.00 in shipping alone. I’ve never been unhappy with a Amazon vendor before.

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