Extra Battery or Battery Grip?

[Sir Topham Hatt]

So. . . I have decided the next thing I am looking at for my camera is extra power.

New batteries are ?9.99, but the battery grip is ?54.99. That's quite a lot more. I don't know how many photos on average I can take with a battery but I don't think the battery grip is worth it. It will add bulk and weight to my camera when I can surely just buy a couple of batterys and change them when they run out?

What are the advantages of having the battery grip rather than extra batteries?

Thanks

[Marshalus Veteran]

The extra weight usually will help stabilize the camera when it has larger lenses attached.

[giga Veteran]

I've never even heard of Allcam. Make sure to research third party products before buying them.

But I generally prefer battery grips since they add a lot more comfort.

[MR_Candyman]

personally, I can't sand the extra weight of a grip

[david.rothera]

You can only get 3rd party grips for the D40/D40x/D60 as they were not designed to take grips, hence you do not get the full functionality of a grip (no second shutter release or AE/AL button or command dials)

But apart from that it is completely down to personal preference, some people like the extra weight and stability of a grip and some don't.

[giga Veteran]

you do not get the full functionality of a grip (no second shutter release or AE/AL button or command dials)

Just noticed that. Waste of that ?50 then. Go with the batteries.

[Sir Topham Hatt]

Thanks. I think I will investigate further if I change my body :)