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After a bit of advice please!
I've been offered a Canon BG-E2 Battery Grip which a work colleague has assured me will work on my 40D. I have had a look on websites (Jessops) who offer a BG-E2N. I was wondering if my work colleagues offer which he used on a 20D will work on my 40D.
Does anyone know? I don't want to appear to doubt his assertions as I don't know him that well!
Many thanks for any advice.
BG-E2 & BG-E2N, Both work with the 40D.....!
There are some extra bits on the BG-E2N version, That said, If your work mate is selling it at a bargain price, You will get all the basic advantages of the grip....!
Edit: Far as I know, The N version has some extra rubber seals, Other than that nothing to choose between them.....!
I use the cannon and a hama batterys in my 5D and 40D both with grips so dont think it will be a problem.
Steve
I'm wondering why you need a battery grip. My battery for my 40D last about a week.
Unless you want it for the shutter release, in which case I'll wind my neck in.
Quote: I'm wondering why you need a battery grip
i bought mine as a compensation for my lack of manhood, i really wanted a1dmk3 
nicked from another thread
Quote: Yes, but humour is subjective, and unfortunately most on here are not half as funny as they like to think they are. ; ) What is often intended as a funny remark, often completely lacks humour,
The weight of the grip helps to balance the camera if you mount a flash on the hot shoe, for example.
It is useful for the vertical, or portrait format and with a conveniently place extra shutter release button, amongst other features.
However, the Canon grips for their digital cameras seem rather expensive at £100+ compared to the battery grip for 300V film body at £30+.
The Hahnel does seem a more realistic price. Whether it is as durable, apart from its possible lesser features, as the Canon perhaps other members can advise me?
jas
Edit:
Quote: I bought mine as a compensation for my lack of manhood,
Steve - what are screwing the grip onto, for heaven's sake?
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