BG-E2 Battery Grip for EOS 20D

I must have received the latest version - no problems to date whatsoever. Used in temp. ranges -5 to +40 degrees C. So far so good.

Canon has updated this battery attachment because there were fit problems with the original not fitting correctly.

I believe SN # greater than 100000 are the new ones.
See dpreview.com forums or Canon for more information.

This is an invaluable part of the 20D kit. On its own the 20D can feel quite small to handle as i have large hands but with the BG-E2 fitted, it feels perfect and have shot many photos with it.
With the large lenses in the other review, the screw mechanism thats fits the BGE2 to the 20D body tends to come loose and due to this the power supply to the 20D will be lost. This happened to me quite often but can easily just be retightened. Can sometimes make you miss that once in a lifetime shot when all of a sudden your camera stops working because it has come loose. Maybe Canon will bring out a better model to compensate for this?? Otherwise, apart from this, i feel that the BGE2 is a needed accessory for the 20D body.

I bought the BG-E2 last week, and prepare to return it to shop this Saturday, I usally buy a virtical grip with a camera body together, and used to shot virtical shots with a grip, but this time i\'d like to wait and c if canon could re-release this unusable product

This grip is made specially for the 20D.

I have big hands so I find this an indispensable piece of equipment. I use mainly heavy L lenses so it acts very much as a counterbalance and makes hand holding long IS lenses easier. I notice the difference and it really makes life much easier.

The pack takes either 1 or 2 BP511 or BP511A batteries and in emergency standard 6 standard AA or rechargeable AA batteries can be used in a special holder provided with the grip.

The battery compartment cover of the camera is also storable in a special slot.

The grip also has standard shooting controls and an on/off switch so portrait taking is better catered for.

A very worthwhile purchase.

Update:

The next post is negative about the grip so I assume quality control problems at Canon or possible GREY product. My grip fits perfectly and if anything it is better than the grip on my 10D. Battery life has not been an issue.

My recommendation is always to try everything you buy in shop, particularly lenses. If its not right why take it away and end up having to do battle to get your money back.