Do I need to buy 2 extra batteries? When using theBG-E3 battery grip, do I need to buy 2 more batteries to use the grip?
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I just bought one more battery to use the grip. The grip also comes with an extra tray to use AA batteries.
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If you are using the battery grip kit for the same thing you were using your original in camera battery you will get twice the use. I sold batteries and electrical systems for 35 years.
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the grip works great.leave the battery in your camera and a put the second battery of the same type in the grip.It does double your shooting .Tom
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Baylink...Sorry 'bout that. I didn't know that I had to "Join" anything as this is my first ever "Forum" . I'm surprised they used my name instead of just my sign in handle or, beginning of my email address.So, bottom line is; if I get the extended batter it will NO longer fit in my current Bestbuy holster. Correct?So, would you recommend I just purchase an additional stock battery to keep as a spare. After not having a holster for the first 3 weeks of owning the phone, I really like the holster.I'll try to send this one only once :}Thanx for your reply...Larry Baylink...Sorry 'bout that. I didn't know that I had to "Join" anything as this is my first ever "Forum" . I'm surprised they used my name instead of just my sign in handle or, beginning of my email address.So, bottom line is; if I get the extended batter it will NO longer fit in my current Bestbuy holster. Correct?So, would you recommend I just purchase an additional stock battery to keep as a spare. After not having a holster for the first 3 weeks of owning the phone, I really like the holster.I'll try to send this one only once :}Thanx... » Read More Baylink...Sorry 'bout that. I didn't know that I had to "Join" anything as this is my first ever "Forum" . I'm surprised they used my name instead of just my sign in handle or, beginning of my email address.So, bottom line is; if I get the extended batter it will NO longer fit in my current Bestbuy holster. Correct?So, would you recommend I just purchase an additional stock battery to keep as a spare. After not having a holster for the first 3 weeks of owning the phone, I really like the holster.I'll try to send this one only once :}Thanx for your reply...Larry « Show Less
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Nope, was under the impression before that one could do that. Just 1 fits in the grip and another in the actual camera body. Even the original Nikon grip is the same. You should consider the EN-EL18 battery adaptation for it although it's pricey if you're looking for faster auto-focus and longer battery lifelife.
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A double A battery adaptor comes with the grip...never tried it as I have spare batteries for it
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This unit is just the grip only without batteries...you have to purchase those separately.
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Two batteries come with it. If you remember to take the batteries out after sighting, these will last a long time. If you don't, you will have to buy a lot of batteries. I know someone that did that. Not me of course, but someone.
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That's right. You use the existing battery slot to port the grip - leaving the two battery slots in the grip for camera use.
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The BG-E11 that I bought has the full USA warranty. I have had 3 Battery grips for Canon cameras and never had any problems.
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when I ordered mind. I got 2 batterys with it. it may depend where you bye your vertical grip from. but you do want 2 batterys. your going to love this thing. it makes the whole camera feel very pro-like. very good balance. worth the money. very well build. good luck shooting out there. ak
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The grip comes with a AA battery adaptor you can use in a pinch...I have never tried it as I have several batteries...it is a must have if you take any pictures in the vertical position
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You will need the Canon BG-E4 Battery grip. Your best bet would be on eBay.
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I just received my battery grip in the mail yesterday and it DID NOT come with any battery packs. Just the grip and two battery tray inserts - one that holds two Canon rechargable batteries (not included) and one to hold 6 AA batteries. I also had the expectations that a battery pack or two would be included, but since they sell for about $50 each, in hindsight that seems like an unrealistic expectation. But this battery grip is worth the $140 I paid and will accommodate the two Canon batteries I have (one that came with the camera and one I bought separately). I bought this grip because I'm a guy with larger hands. Before you buy this grip, I would recommend you first use the battery that came in your camera to see how long it lasts and then buy a spare (and pre-charged) charged battery (or a half dozen AA alkalines) to keep in your pocket/camera bag in case you need to change during a shooting event.
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That's how the Nikon grip is too (MB-d11). They only have a spot for one extra battery in the grip. The D80/90 grips held both batteries, but even Nikon went away from that. Not sure why, but makes it so you have to take the whole battery grip off to extract the first battery from the default location to charge it. It's easier to just keep a second battery in the bag if you don't really need the extra grip size and functionality. Plus it looks cool!
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i use a battery grip for my camera, other than that, they are awesome batteries. ive been using them for a while and no problems. they last a long time
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You will need to but one for each hand. Well worth it. Best purchase I ever made! They are warm on both sides, battery lasts a long time before needing to be recharged. Great value for the price too.