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Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E5. Opteka is one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power, and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka BG-RXS holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 LP-E5 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. The vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally. Compatible with the Canon Digital Rebel XS, XSi, and T1i (450D, 500D & 1000D) SLRs only. This package includes 2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries for Maximum shooting time.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Be Careful! WARNING
This is a wonderful grip – works real well and enhances the usability of the camera.
Mine was DOA, but experimentation showed that somehow the Li-battery tray was faulty as the AA tray worked fine.
As 47th Street won’t pay return postage, I was determined to see if I could fix it, rather than pay and wait.
***WARNING***
(Photo in product image section at the top of the product page)
The soldering and placement of the circuit strips inside the tray is VERY poor. On mine, the positive and negative circuit strips were actually TOUCHING, shorting the batteries, potentially leading to equipment damage, or maybe even a fire. One bump and your camera could be toast.
I would recommend opening the tray (seven easy, but tiny screws) and checking, just in case. I slotted in some small pieces of electrical insulating tape between the strips to keep them apart. Don’t worry, there is nothing in there that is easy to damage.
Apart from that, its great!
5 Stars Great Grip.. ! Good Bundle….
I must say that I was a bit skeptical on choosing the Opteka one, compared to the original CANON Grip, since I already owned one (at my REBEL XT)..
After a little bit of review searches over the internet, a lot of people saying that it was basically the same thing, without the CANON brand…
I got the Opteka grip and I am really satisfied with it. Price is good and it comes with 2 good bateries with it.
Hard to beat…
My only comment would go to the finish of the product, the rubber grip is acctually not properly fitted to the grip (as per photos which I added up to this review), to which I had to use SUPER Glue Gel to get it fully bonded to the grip, only a minor detail thing that could be a drawback only to someone looking for 101% perfection, but, the CANON one which I own did not have this issue, which I believe is mainly because of the material used.
Sure, I must also say that the rubber on the grip is actually REAL RUBBER ! Therefore, gives you a GREAT GRIP! Even better then the CANON one, which mimics the Rubber grip with some plastic Rugged feel.
Overall… I say ! Give it a 10..
No need to purchase the Canon one and pay twice as much !
This will definatelly be a perfect match, as I do not see me using just the camera without the grip.
Oh! And another thing I must say is how the Camera + Grip are quite lighter than my previous Rebel XT Bundle.
Go for it.
5 Stars Great Canon XSI Combo!
This product is a no-brainer on a lot of fronts. Using on a Rebel XSI. Price is fantastic. Quality is high. Comes with two batteries that work in tandem to give you a huge power reserve over a single battery. And, if you are using a large and/or heavy lens like the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS it gives you a welcome extra part of the camera body to hold onto for a great feeling of extra security. Just buy it — you’ll love it.
5 Stars great addition to a Canon Rebel series
super long battery life with this thing. Opteka uses the same molds as the Canon grips, so form factor is indentical. Quality may be a little less than Canon, but considering you are paying half of what Canon charges, I can take the hit in quality. everything works great as it should. In addition to getting it a lot cheaper than the Canon brand, you also get two high capacity batteries.
4 Stars You want to make that XSi feel like the real deal? Buy this!
Okay let me start by saying I was sure this review would not be a pretty one. I purchased my item and selected the 2 day air shipping option. I didn’t get it till 7 days later and I wasn’t very happy about it. I called 47th St. and they advised they ran out of the item and they would be sending it as soon as it arrived. Well they did send it 5 days after I ordered it. What can I say, life is as life is and I feel confident that keeping track of whats on hand versus whats not isn’t an exact science so I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. On to the item.
I affixed this puppy to my XSi and let me tell you it makes it feel like a 5D in my hands. I love not having to change the way I prefer to hold the camera when I go for a vertical shot, not to mention being able to adjust my focal point and aperture/shutter speed values at the same time. I have yet to get a full burn out of the batteries and probably never will since I refuse to do weddings. I do know through simple math that with the two batteries in the bay I will be able to get more than double the life that I currently get out of my old Canon battery which wasn’t as powerful as the two that came with this bad boy. Lastly, I hated the way my lens would pull the camera downward when letting it hang from my next strap and with the added weight of this battery grip that is no longer a problem. The LCD screen rests flush against my body when I let it hang and it feels so much better. This will likely remain the best $80 in photography equipment I will spend on this camera, and I highly recommend it to anybody in debate. Just be willing to wait a few extra days if there out of stock. The customer service was pleasant on the phone though, contrary to other reviews. Thanks 47th St. crew!
Oh yeah, I gave this product a 4 cause the adjustment knob does not feel as solid as the one on my XSi. I feel confident that it will after a little breaking in though.
Canon LP E5 Battery Pack for Canon Digital Rebel XS and XSi Digital SLR Camera
compatible with select Canon EOS digital SLR cameras * rated at 7.4V, 1080mAh * no memory effect — may be partially charged without reducing battery capacity * compatible with Canon LC-E5 and LC-E5E battery chargers *
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Reliable Friend
I bought the Canon LP-E5 battery because I was going on an important photo trip and didn’t want any issue with quality. This battery did not fail me. In fact, it went longer than stated. I’ll stick with this battery in the future rather than use second rate batteries.
5 Stars Canon Battery
Received as ordered, competitive price & works fine. Was on time so am very satisfied.
5 Stars Good battery, but you may as well get the Bag kit.
The battery itself is a commodity and runs up to $70 bucks, so you may as well get the Canon Rebel EOS (or your model) bag kit with Battery and filter. It cost at minimum $99, but the bag is waterproof and durable. I knew a secondary battery would be needed, but after checking the prices and realizing I need a bag it was a no brainer.
5 Stars Right on time. Thanks.
Thanks for getting this to me right when I needed it. I will keep you in mind for future purchases.
5 Stars Great battery life!
I bought this as a spare for my Canon Rebel XSI. I can take over 500 pictures no sweat without even considering swapping for a backup battery. Also the battery charge last for a while.
Canon Digital Rebel XTi Black 18 55mm Kit
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi Black Body Only
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Canon Eyecup EF for Digital Rebel XT and XTi DSLR Cameras
Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images and information better, faster, and more efficiently.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Canon eye cup
Good product, Priced a little too high for such a small item but works as it should
5 Stars Replace that worn out eyecup
If you are like me, you have held on to the eyecup that came with your Canon Digital Rebel XT or XTi long after the rubber started rolling off the frame. Do not wait any longer. Get this replacement and you will wonder what took so long. The fit is as good as the original and the price is right.
5 Stars Just like OEM
Fits perfect works like a charm. I lost mine on my old XTI replaced with this item I added a couple of crazy glue drops to make it secure and make sure that I don’t loose it again.
Canon products is the way to go no copies.
3 Stars Key word: LOST
Like socks out of laundry, so are eye cups to my XTi. The piece is fine, it is the design that allows for constant unintentional detachment.
Now on my 5th replacement, and over $60 invested I am looking to glue my next one as the only alternative as Canon has not done a good job on the plastic attachment clips.
5 Stars Works.
It is an eyecup, it fits and works as expected on my Canon Rebel G 35mm. If you need this piece, buy it.
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