This is an unlikely one for most photographers, but if you use a bag that is already quite full, it might become an issue for you. TRAVEL: May force a change in the size of your camera bag. It also adds an extra expense to your investment. Yeah, you can call me a lightweight but it is a consideration for some. This is not a huge difference, but it adds to arm or shoulder fatigue if you're carrying your gear for any length of time.īattery grips weigh only a little over 10 ounces. SIZE: One of the disadvantages of using a battery grip is the added weight and bulk attached to your camera body. You can save money if you find one of the 3rd party knockoffs of the genuine Canon battery grips You also have the ability to use AA batteries as a convenient backup in case of a proprietary battery breakdown.

Increased stability and less wobble occur with the heavier set-up that you have with a grip attached. Another plus is the ability to remove the battery grip when you are shooting in a situation when it's not needed.īALANCE. Some folks with large hands simply like the feel of a larger camera-grip combination. If you shoot mostly vertical (portrait) orientation and you don't like the twist of your wrist, it's a big advantage. PORTRAIT: The other chief advantage of these using grips is a vertical shutter release. This is a great advantage for sports and school photography, shooting weddings and other events, rapid-exposure fashion and model photography sessions. You won't be caught with a dead battery ruining your photo shoot and you won't be interrupted by having to change a single battery. POWER: This gives you the benefit of having more battery life. VERSATILITY: Battery grips usually have the capacity to hold either two of the proprietary batteries that the camera uses or it has the capacity to hold several extra AA batteries.