Do I need to buy 2 extra batteries? I know the camera comes with 1 battery pack. When using theBG-E3 battery grip, do I need to buy 2 more batteries to use the grip? Or do I need to buy just 1 more battery and also use the battery that came with the camera? Do I need to buy 2 extra batteries? I know the camera comes with 1 battery pack. When using theBG-E3 battery grip, do I need to buy 2 more batteries to use the grip? Or do I need to buy just 1... » Read More Do I need to buy 2 extra batteries? I know the camera comes with 1 battery pack. When using theBG-E3 battery grip, do I need to buy 2 more batteries to use the grip? Or do I need to buy just 1 more battery and also use the battery that came with the camera? « Show Less
1846162
@ Shelby... where does it say that it comes with batteries? A spare battery is 40 USD or so...
1311714
I just bought one more battery to use the grip. The grip also comes with an extra tray to use AA batteries.
1846163
I just purchased the grip. I agree that it is somewhat unclear as to whether or not you will receive two additional batteries with your purchase. I am sorry to let you know that you will receive the grip only. The batteries must be purchased separately.
260906
the grip comes with a insert that allows you to install two batteries in the grip.not sure what you mean by spare. if you are asking how many inserts come with the gripthen mine only came with one that allowed you to attach two batteries.
795226
You actually have three options regarding the battery requirements for this grip. You can use a single Canon LP-E6 installed in either of the compartments or two LP-E6, now giving the benefit of extended battery life...and as JF mentioned below, you hopefully have two batteries already. The third option being the six (6) AA mounted in the included cradle...the instuctions do mention that the 6 AA setup does somewhat compromise the high-speed shooting capability. Do buy the grip.... you won't regret it!
938535
With this grip, you can only put one battery in, plus the one in the camera chamber. In total you will have 2 batteries in your camera.
770292
It comes with the following.Canon BG-E2N battery gripBGM-E2 AA Battery HolderUser Guide
919056
No batteries are included when you purchase the grip. Batteries are extra. Your current camera battery will fit one slot.
1070112
You can put 2 batteries on the grip but The grip use one battery at the time and when this battery is power empty the grip uses the other battery. The grip has no switch. The grip is functional with 1 battery if you want. I have big hands and the grip is perfect to have my camera in my hands, ita feel better holding the camera with the grip on. You need a charger for each battery if you want to charge the 2 batteries at the same time. I charge one first and then the other because i have just one charger.
946664
My experience has been very good... Over Christmas for example, I had a battery last me for a few days, and that's with shooting probably 20 photos and a little video each day. On trips where I'm doing a lot of shooting I may go through a battery each day and recharge at night. Since I have two batteries I just cycle them through and am never lacking a charged battery. When I got my camera, a firmware update made battery life significantly better... Could be the same for you. Best of luck!
965033
The Nikon MB-D15 grip holds one EN-EL15 battery. The one that's in the camera stays in the camera. In the setup menu, you can specify which battery you want to use first. Or course the MB-D15 also comes with a battery carrier that will hold 6 AA size batteries. Again, you need to tell the camera what type of AA batteries you are using, in the setup menu.
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I agree with the other customers responses. But when I purchased the camera, I also bought an extra battery and external charger as well as an additional memory card. That way I always have a second backup battery that doesn't have to be charged through the computer and more photo storage (maybe redundant but better not to run out). I also agree it is a great point and shoot camera. Beach photos were awesome with panarama and sepia formats.
1377201
You should not need anything besides the grip for it to function properly. You will probably want to purchase another battery. It also takes 8 AA batteries if you want to go that route. But it should work like intended right out of the box.
715687
If additional batteries are available for purchase, I would take charged up spares. Having said that, I really don't know if spares are available given that the battery is charged within the camera. Good luck and have a fabulous trip! G&P;
1070110
In can use 1 or 2 batterys. There is no switches or anything. If you put in 2 batterys is just will drain one the start on the next.That will give you much longer shooting. On the D3100 you can take 550 shot on one battery. With two you get 2x550. That is the purpose of this grip. It also make shooting in portrait much better. I hope this helped.
770293
Just the grip and area for two batteries! It is one of the first assesories that I purchase after buying the camera.You have two charged batteries, a better handle on holding the camera and a much longer duration for taking shots.It is an excellent choice!!
360756
The battery grip replaces the single battery in the camera with two batteries in the grip. It has no batteries with the item so at a minimum you will need one additional battery in addition to the one that came with the camera. It also comes with a AA battery holder and a storage bag. It does not charge the batteries, so you will still need the charger that came with the camera. You will have to remove the battery door from you camera when you install the grip. This is very easy and the grip has a storage location for the door built in.
1111933
I used one for a year and a half in my D5100 before the camera stopped recognizing it as a compatible battery (likely the internal IC chip developed a fault). The warranty is three years so I contacted Blue Nook (the vendor). After a short phone conversation with a very nice gentleman he sent me not one, but FOUR replacement batteries at no cost to me! I have been using them in rotation for a couple of months now with no issues. I did not have to return the old battery, so in theory it should still be usable in a battery grip alongside a fully working battery (although I have not tried yet).
1836154
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