Is this a knock off, or an original Canon BG-E13 battery grip?
576235
This is the genuine canon one. Personally though, I have owned both the genuine and the off-brand grips, and both feel and function the same. If I was you, I would save myself the $100 difference and get the knock-off, it works just as well.
576236
Looks good to me. When it arrives just check for serial numbers. Canon can confirm. I have never receive less than genuine products on Amazon.
2262162
If you're referring to the Canon 5D Mark III, the answer is no. The BG-E13 is made specifically for the Canon 6D camera model. The 5D Mark III uses the BG-E11 grip.
495269
It's the real deal. I bought one for my daughter's T3i and it's Canon OEM. Canon usually charges list or MSRP price while Amazon (and B&H;, Adorama, etc.) discount. It's a good accessory to have, especially if you're doing video or extended live-view shooting.
70712
It's extremely difficult to tell if you've never held any genuine grip made by Nikon. I knew right away by the weight; counterfeits will be very light, because they are made with cheap plastic, not magnesium alloy. Also, if there's a gap between the grip and the body of the camera, that's a sign it might be a counterfeit. Lastly, and the easiest "give away" would be the front and back shutter/aperture dials on the grip should be made of a rubber and have a grip. If you can move the dial easily, you don't hear clicks, or they don't have a grip on your finger, it's most likely a counterfeit. Hope this helps!
719552
Thank you for your interest in our listing! In regards to your inquiry, there is a second aftermarket battery included with the bundle. The camera itself comes packaged with a Canon OEM battery. The spare batteries that we include with our bundles are either by Power2000 or LE. However, the battery grip included is by Xit, another aftermarket brand. Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.
1639295
No, it is not. It's a knockoff brand. I actually ended up getting refunded 1/2 the money I spent because I was upset for being sold a knockoff instead of the Canon brand. With that being said, I bought the battery in 2010 and it still works great. No issues. I would buy this battery again, just not for the price I paid.
1050910
As the photo of the battery shows, this is a genuine Canon assessory, Dan. I always have a fully-charged backup battery in my camera case when I take my camera anywhere. It has saved me many times when traveling in Europe.
1515793
Genuine. This is the best battery Canon has put out IMHO... outstanding battery life.
1639296
All of the packaging, hologram, etc appeared genuine and the battery has performed as a new Canon battery should, i.e. takes a ton of pictures before needing a recharge. i have no reason to suspect it is not genuine Canon.
578392
The spare battery that I received was not manufactured by Canon. It is a "Power 2000 ACD409 Battery Replacement for Canon LP-E12". It is sold separately on Amazon, so I recommend reading the reviews of it if you have concerns it is not a genuine Canon part.
2149391
The one I received when I purchased it nearly a year ago was indeed a genuine Canon product. Works great and worth the extra few bucks not to get a knockoff, in my opinion.
424962
The one I received is brand new and works as well as the original that came with the camera. Hard to tell them apart.
550028
From the picture it looks identical to the BU-20 I got from Canon's eStore this month. To be fair, Canon doesn't seem to offer much info on this product either. I'll probably post a review once I've used it some more.
1050907
I bought mine from J&R; Music. This one has all the correct markings on it for a genuine Cannon Battery... and the price is about right. If this is exactly what you get from them in the mail I think it is the genuine article.
795225
Yes, the grip does not come with the extra "battery". You should hopefully already have 1 of the 2 for your camera.
1678829
Wow... I'm not sure. I've not had any problems with mine. I have one original nikon battery and one enel14 made by digipower. I would try attaching the grip first, then sliding in the battery tray. Or if you've already tried that.... Load the grip with the batteries, then attach the grip to camera. Does the "AA" tray work? If not, could be a bad grip. Hope this helps... Please do let me know. I'll be doing some research in the mean time.....
531435
Yes this is a Canon Brand battery. It looks just like the photo appears with the Canon trademark on it. Be careful when checking other listings. I had to double check, some listings are impostors. Read the fine print and scroll down the page to see pictures of the product.