Zeikos ZE-CBG50 Battery Power Grip for Canon 40D & 50D
October 3rd, 2009 Canon SLR Expert Posted in Canon SLR Digital Cameras | No Comments »
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| Zeikos ZE-CBG50 Battery Power Grip for Canon 40D & 50D |
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| Manufacturer: Zeikos |
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| List Price: $124.99 |
| Sale Price: $61.40 |
| Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
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Product Description |
| The Zeikos Power grip for the Canon 50D/40D is the perfect solution for doubling your shooting time. It holds either 2 BP511 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable batteries or 6 AA batteries. It has a vertical firing release with a lock and dramatically improves stability. It has a 1 year warranty. |
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Product Details |
- Professional high quality battery grip for Canon EOS 50D & 40D
- Effectively doubling your shooting time
- Holds 2 BP511 Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
- Complete with holder for 6 AA Batteries
- Vertical firing release with lock
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Customer Reviews |
 Just like the Canon OEM BG-E2N Battery Grip except for price |
| Review Date: July 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jeep 4x4 Enthusiast, New York, New York |
I must confess, that I am one of those Canon OEM snobs. I always purchase the Canon product, so everything matches perfectly. Both visually and as far as function. I am often asked for lens, camera, and accesory advice by friends and in online chat forums.
And I always say that its better to buy the Canon grip, because of the higher build quality, the feel, and how it looks attached to your camera.
I have three Canon BG-E2N Battery Grips (20D, 2x40D, 50D,), but my Canon 20D did'nt have a grip on it. I purchased the Flashpoint battery grip since it was so cheap, and my 20D was just sitting around gathering dust.
The build quality of this grip is awesome! It looks exactly like the Canon grip, and has all the same buttons and features. The faux leather on the grip is much softer than the Canon, and want slip in your hands as easily.
Very well constructed, snug fit, grip feels great, and the price is the icing on the cake. It comes with an AA battery tray adapter just like the Canon, and is handy when you run out of power. Looks like it came from Canon.
The setup of the shutter release and other buttons are accurate, ergonomical and feels good. It also doubles your shooting time. Give you a stable feeling when using big heavy "L" lenses. And the vertical shutter button allows you to take vertical portraits much easier and more comfortably.
I'm still a Canon OEM snob, but will have to consider this companies products. |
Expectional Value!!!
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| Review Date: October 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Robillard, Virginia Beach, VA |
Normally I just buy the Canon brand and pay the extra money but this time I went "off brand" and purchased the Zeikos Battery Grip Power Grip. Cost was the primary reason for not buying Canon (the Zeikos is about $85 less) and since I plan to use the battery grip occasionally I thought this might be a good way to save a little money.
Out of the box I am very impressed with this product. It has a good sturdy feel, seems well designed and is very easy to attach to the Camera. It comes with instructions that are clear and easy to follow.
A couple of things to know: The instructions say the grip can be used with Canon 20D/30D/40D/50D cameras. Why they only advertise the 40D and 50D is a mystery to me. The grip can function with one or two BP511A batteries installed. The grip will also accept 6 double AA batteries but the instructions say this is for emergency use and some camera functions will be slower when using double AA batteries. The grip also makes shooting from a portrait orientation much easier and the shutter button on the grip functions and feels the same as the shutter button on the camera.
I guess the one remaining question is will it hold up? Time will tell BUT I paid for it with my Amazon VISA card so the original warranty of 1 full year is automatically increased to 2 full years at no additional cost. All you have to do is keep your receipt so you can prove you paid with VISA and call the 800 on the back of the card if you have a problem.
The combination of price and quality make this an exceptional value!!
Thanks to everyone who wrote a review. Your comments made me decide to buy this product and I'm very happy I did.
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Outstanding product
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| Review Date: July 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: jwf, |
| The Zeikos ZE-CBG50 battery grip (sometimes referred to as Flashpoint?) is an excellent alternative to the Canon battery grip that is priced $100 higher. While I haven't seen the Canon BG-E2N grip, my guess is that the major difference between the Zeikos and the Canon is that the Canon has a weather seal around the battery door (The new E2N model claims to have it, and I didn't notice any weather seal on the Zeikos . There is a good video review of the Zeikos if you search for ZE-CBG50 - the review [...] and it is syndicated throughout other photography websites. In short, you won't be disappointed with the Zeikos battery grip as it has a shutter release button, a mode dial and the AE-lock and AF selection point buttons. The older model CBG40 did not have the mode dial I believe. It also has a rubber exterior for your hand that is comfortable and is nearly identical to that on the camera. |
A good alternative
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| Review Date: March 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Murdock, Ohio |
I've had an Opteka grip for my cameras for some time, but needed another for my new camera and went with the Zeikos (now Flashpoint).
I thought the Opteka was good, but in terms of feel and use, the Zeikos/Flashpoint is much better. Buttons and wheel have a feel almost the same as the 40D itself, the leatherette covering is superior, the batteries load without needing a tray or adapter and it works just as well...and generally cheaper than the Opteka. |
Great alternative to factory Canon grip
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| Review Date: September 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Kim, Costa Mesa, CA |
I purchased this battery grip for my wife's Canon 50D. I examined it thoroughly and played with it for some time now and so far, I can't see anything wrong with it. It's just like the Canon version. I can't see spending another $100 for something that's so close to this aftermarket one. I'm sure there are differences, but it's nothing that I'm concerned about. In the end, my wife likes her new grip and that's what really counts!
***UPDATE: OK, so I got this for my wife, but I have to admit that I use it from time to time. The battery grip works like it's supposed to, but there is one major issue. When mounted on a tripod, there is enough play between the camera and battery grip that I have to recompose, or compose with the wiggle room in mind. Now I'm not sure if the Canon version is any different, but the Zeiko brand certainly wiggles alittle. I know some of your are thinking it's the tripod/ballhead combo. I've tested my tripod/ballhead combo with my 1D body and it's solid, so I have to conclude that it's the batery grip's less than perfect fit that causes the wiggle.
Conclusion: if you are not shooting on a tripod too often or are OK with recomposing your shots, then the Zeiko battery grip certainly is a bargain. However, if you shoot on a tripod often, then I would try out the Canon grip. It may make a big enough difference to warrant the extra hundred bucks. |
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