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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board anyone tried the off brand grips for the 7D or 5DMII? Patrick Murphy-Racey, Photographer Powell | TN | USA | Posted: 2:37 PM on 08.05.10 ->> was wondering if they are any good or if they are junk???? thanks, pm-r  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Chris Jordan, Photographer Bay Area | CA | United States | Posted: 2:46 PM on 08.05.10 ->> I use this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00246XB1S/ref=oss_product I rented to actual Canon grip and there is really not much difference at all between the two. I am going on four months of regular use with no problems. I would really recommend it. Hope this helps - Chris Jordan http://www.chrisjordanmedia.com  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Radu Rosca, Photographer Tirgu Mures | MS | Romania | Posted: 4:49 PM on 08.05.10 ->> I don't know about the 7d and 5dmkii but for my 40d i got a hahnel grip that works great. seems bigger than the original BG-E2 and it also came with an infrared remote.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Joshua Brown, Photographer New York | NY | USA | Posted: 4:56 PM on 08.05.10 ->> I have the BG-E6 available for sale if anyone wants it. http://www.sportsshooter.com/classitem.html?id=31649  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Angel Valentin, Photographer RIO GRANDE | PR | Puerto Rico | Posted: 7:31 PM on 08.05.10 ->> PMR, don't get 'em. In fact, I'll GIVE you one. Right now I only use them to balance my 5d's with longer lenses. I've gone thru 3 for the 5d's and one for the 7d. Worked fine the 1st month then, when I least xpected it, one sort of blocked the rear dial from working. Seriously, I'll send you one.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (2) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Joseph Zimmerman, Photographer Howard | Pa | USA | Posted: 9:37 PM on 08.05.10 ->> I have the Vivatar grip for my 5DMII and I think it is very nice. I've never had a cannon brand to compare to but this Vivatar is very solid , locks down good and haven't had any issues with it coming loose. Now issues with controls either and the wheel on the grip is smooth. I had a ebay special for my 40D and although I still use it and haven't had any major problems the ebay version did "lock" up sometimes and I would have to take out the batteries to get controls to respond and the on/off switch has a flimsiness to it. I use the vivatar grip on my 5dII during a 4 day music festival shooting 10 hour days with it hanging from my black rapid and it was flawless the whole time. Well worth it to me. $100 compared to the Canon $240. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/654742-REG/Vivitar_VIV_PG_5DMII_Batte...  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Adam Brimer, Photographer, Assistant Knoxville | TN | USA | Posted: 9:54 PM on 08.05.10 ->> PMR ole buddy, I've got a Vivitar grip for my 5D MKII and it rocks. Never had a problem with it. In fact, I like the vertical button better than the regular one. Don't ask me why. You're free to take it for a spin.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jack Kurtz, Photographer Phoenix | AZ | United States | Posted: 9:56 PM on 08.05.10 ->> I have both the Zeikos and the Canon grips. Can't tell the difference between them. Both work fine, Zeikos was about 1/3 the price.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Angel Valentin, Photographer RIO GRANDE | PR | Puerto Rico | Posted: 8:14 AM on 08.07.10 ->> Mine are MEIKE and I got 'em from Adorama and they SUCK  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Angel Valentin, Photographer RIO GRANDE | PR | Puerto Rico | Posted: 8:16 AM on 08.07.10 ->> To be fair, Adorama helped to replace them with new ones. I just decided on my own, after getting 4 that I was just gonna use them for the extra batt power and balance with long/hey lenses and ignore the connection issues, which meant not being able to use the vert shutter ALL the time.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. 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