Product Description

Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E3. Opteka is one of the world's leading producer 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-RXT holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 NB-2LH 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 XT and XTi SLR only. This package includes 2 Opteka NB-2LH 1800 mAh Batteries for maximum shooting time.

Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: XT Grip Kit
• Dimensions: 1.10 pounds

Features

• 2 Opteka 1800 mAh NB-2LH Batteries included
• Holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 NB-2LH batteries
• Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally
• Buttons for AE lock, AF point selector, aperture value, shutter, and mail dial
• Increases functionality and convenience

Customer Reviews

A little disappointing
I like the AA battery sled, and it's nice having a bunch of batteries. I have had a hard time getting the grip attached to the camera tightly enough to maintain a good electrical connection - sometimes the camera loses power while shooting. Nudging/fussing with the grip seems to restore the connection, so it's not a total failure, but it's relatively aggravating if I'm trying to pay attention to photography, not monkeying with equipment. Also, the rubbery grip stuff stuck to the outside has started to come loose from the plastic. It can be stuck back on and seems to hold OK for awhile - again, not fatal, but a little disappointing.

Not perfect, but pretty good.
I like these battery grips. This is the second one that I've ordered. The first one died when my tripod fell over in soft soil. The camera hit the ground, but it broke off at the vertical grip, so the camera was fine. I ordered a replacement as soon as I got home.

The grip is fine. The shutter release on the second is a bit fidgety; it needs to be pressed at a certain angle to get the "half-way down" thing for focus and exposure lock. I guess this speaks of less than stellar QC.

I wouldn't use my Rebel without it, though. It makes the camera look "pro," and gives my hands the room they need to be comfortable on that tiny thing. The batteries work great; I can take several hundred shots with just one pair (I use an external flash).

For the price, and the added ergonomic value, I highly recommend this thing. By all means, get the Canon model, if you can afford it, but, if not, this has done me very well.

Opteka Battery Grip
The product arived on-time and in perfect condition. Grip to camera fit was perfect. The included batteries charged and seem to be fine. The grip performed as advertised and the feel of the controls is good. I would reccomend this product to anyone wanting extended battery life and a verticle shutter release.