Need help buying a grip for 5DIII

[shaylou]

I have been looking around for a deal on this grip because it is so freaking expensive from Canon. I found some on eBay but my problem is I can not figure out which one is original Canon and not after market. The prices are all over the map. Here is a couple that I am looking at. Can you please tell me what you think about these.

Thanks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Battery...005&prg=9373&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=130935992272&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANON-BG-E1...005&prg=9373&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=171251426927&rt=nc

 

[pingu666]

imo a reasonable generic should be ok unless you need weather sealing, mind I don't know if the offical grip has that anyways

 

[shaylou]

imo a reasonable generic should be ok unless you need weather sealing, mind I don't know if the offical grip has that anyways

Thank you for the reply but I am looking for oem Canon grip. Just trying to save a little.

 

[StewartR]

Here is a couple that I am looking at. Can you please tell me what you think about these.

Thanks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Battery...005&prg=9373&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=130935992272&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANON-BG-E1...005&prg=9373&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=171251426927&rt=nc

Well, they both look like genuine BG-E11 boxes. The price of the first one is ridiculous though; I think it has to be a fake. (The seller's description isn't exactly encouraging either.) The second one is probably legit. You'd need to budget for import duty and VAT though since the seller is non-EU.

 

[Canon Bob]

The one in the first link isn't a genuine Canon grip unless they have changed the design slightly. The AF-on button on Canon grips is the same size as the AE Lock button but not on this one. There are also other subtle differences (inconclusive) on the multi-controller, the mounting stud and the 0v contact mounting.

Bob

 

[Dr_O]

... You'd need to budget for import duty and VAT though since the seller is non-EU.

Stewart- Shayne lives in the States so he is non-EU. Wont have VAT but good point as some kind of import duty may apply.

 

[shaylou]

The one in the first link isn't a genuine Canon grip unless they have changed the design slightly. The AF-on button on Canon grips is the same size as the AE Lock button but not on this one. There are also other subtle differences (inconclusive) on the multi-controller, the mounting stud and the 0v contact mounting.

Bob

Good info Bob, Do you see any indication that the second one is not legit?

 

[Frosticles]

The first link is to a Counterfeit. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!! The second one is the real deal. I bought a genuine one from eBay for £155.

 

[shaylou]

The first link is to a Counterfeit. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!! The second one is the real deal. I bought a genuine one from eBay for £155.

Thanks everyone, I ordered the second one after confirming from the seller that it was 100% oem Canon. Can't wait, a 5D3 with a 700-200 2.8 II is a b****r to handle when turning for portraits shots. This is going to make a world of difference.