Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR Cameras with 2 BP-511 Batteries.

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS 20D, 30D, 40D & 50D Digital SLR Cameras with 2 BP-511 Batteries.
From Opteka

Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E2N. 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 50D/ 40D/ 30D / 20D grip holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 BP-511 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 EOS 20D, 30D, 40D, & 50D Digital SLR's. This kit includes 2 Opteka 2000 mAh BP-511 Batteries for Maximum Power (Also accepts AA)

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-50D-GRIP-KIT

Features

• Includes 2 Opteka 2000 mAh BP-511 Batteries for Maximum Power (Also accepts AA)
• Latest Version. Fully compatible with the Canon EOS 20D, 30D, 40D, & 50D
• 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
• 1 Year warranty

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Customer Reviews

Impressive.
I was skeptical about buying a non-Canon product but I read the other gentleman's review and decided to live large. Anyway, I received this exactly as advertised with one exception: This battery grip is of much better quality than I expected-especially for the price. I have a Canon 40D (yep, I am worried about price) and this interfaces with the camera easily and properly. The kit also comes with two more quality batteries. I charged everything up, made the easy connection to the 40D, and headed out to the field to try it out. Naturally, the grip adds to the bulk of the 40D but with a 70-200L lens mounted, I don't really care. One could assume the term "grip" implies that it adds to the users retention of the camera. The grip actually makes the camera easier to carry. I carried the whole assembly on a hiking trip in the JT Ntl Park and throughout the whole trip, I did not have to worry about battery life dispite having the camera on for hours. Overall, great piece of gear for the price. Very happy with it.
Okay but no control dial!!
I think the Opteka BG-e2 grip is well built and very close in quality to the canon grip after using both for an afternoon.

The battery door is not quite as well built as the canon grip, and the buttons feel like they are of much poorer quality.

My big complaint is however that there is no adjustmetn wheel next to the shutter button as there is on the Canon BG-E2/E2N. This to me is a huge flaw!! The opteka grip for the Rebel XT/XTI has one, why doesnt this one?

Without this wheel when I want to adjust shutter speed or aperture I have to switch back to landscape orientation and make the adjustments and then go back to the portarit orientation. Very frustrating when you just want to make a simple change on shutter speed or aperture.

Before buying this grip ask yourself if your willing to forgo the convience to save a few $$ vs. the canon grip or there is a Targus grip that has the wheel but costs about $30 more.


Why spend more for a Canon name plate
I've used this grip for more than two years now, first on a 20D, then on a 30D. When I get a 40D or 50D, it'll go on that one instead. It's not terribly pretty, not as graceful looking or feeling as the Canon.

But it just plain works, and at about half the cost. The batteries that come with it are pretty good, too.

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release with Charger, 2 LP-E5 Batteries (3600 mAh Total), Wireless Remote, Cleaning Kit, & Mini Tripod

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release with Charger, 2 LP-E5 Batteries (3600 mAh Total), Wireless Remote, Cleaning Kit, & Mini Tripod
From Opteka

Opteka BG-RXS Battery Grip
Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E5. Opteka is one of the world's leading producers 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! Holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 LP-E5 batteries. This provides a very 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 XSI and T1i (450D & 500D) SLRs only.

This package also includes:
AC/DC 110/220V Rapid Charger
The slim, lightweight, and stylishly designed mini rapid charger plugs directly in to your wall outlet and charges your digital camera or camcorder batteries in approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Its unique flat pin, foldable design allows easy storage and makes it the most compact battery charger on the market. The kit includes a universal 110 to 240V AC power source, plus a European plug for worldwide usage and a car adapter for charging while driving.

The Opteka RC-4 Remote Control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. This miniature infrared transmitter operates at ranges of up to 5m/16.4 ft., and may also be used to activate mirror-lock and bulb-shutter functions.

2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries for maximum shooting time.
The high-capacity Opteka LP-E5 rechargeable lithium-ion 1800mAh battery is a replacement for Canon LP-E5 (LPE5) Battery. It features lithium technology, which ensures maximum battery life and maximum power. It also features no memory effect that lets you recharge partially drained batteries without reducing performance.
Tabletop Tripod
Cleaning Kit

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2440 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-GRIP-LPE5-BAT-CHARG-XSI
• Dimensions: 2.20 pounds

Features

• Opteka RC-4 Remote Control, Rapid Charger, 2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries, Cleaning Kit, Tripod included
• Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontal
• Buttons for AE lock, AF point selector, aperture value, shutter, and mail dial
• Increases functionality and convenience
• 1 Year Warranty

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Customer Reviews

Great Value
As everyone else has said, the battery grip fits great. I actually prefer the shutter release on this to the one on my T1i Camera. The camera feels so much better in hand with this on as well, it gives a place for my pinky finger to rest and with a larger lens (like my 18-200 or 70-300) it evens out the weight a bit more. The Batteries just last, over 1000 photos with average flash usage so far. I have not yet run them all the way down before charging. Love having Two Chargers now so I can charge both batteries at once. Have used the car adapter with this one a couple of times even to make sure my spare battery was topped off. The Remote works as expected, gives you more distance than a Cable Release, but you have to be within angular range of the sensor.
Worth the money
I was a bit skeptical about the price of this package, but I am very glad I took the leap of faith. This would have been a huge expense if I had purchased a higher name brand individually. I have run all of the components through testing and they all pass with flying colors!
Battery Pack Review
I bought the Battery Pack to use for a wedding. Really wanting to be able to shoot a lot of vertical shots. The battery pack looks professional, I got lots of compliments. Easy to put on the camera and take off. I found some issues with taking time to refresh after I had been shooting for about 4 hours solid. Not as great as I wanted. Overall I recommend this product even with it's limitations. The pricing and delivery were great.

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Nikon D40x, D40, D60, D3000 & D5000 Digital SLR with 2 extended EN-EL9 Batteries (2400mAh Total)

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Nikon D40x, D40, D60, D3000 & D5000 Digital SLR with 2 extended EN-EL9 Batteries (2400mAh Total)
From Opteka

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 BP-D40 holds 6 AA or or 2 EN-EL9 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. Compatible with the Nikon D60, D5000, D3000, D40 & D40x digital SLR only. This package includes 2 extended EL-EL9 1200mah 7.4v Batteries

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: BP-D40-Kit
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 2.00" w x 3.00" l, .50 pounds

Features

• 2 Digital EL-EL9 1200mAh extended batteries included
• Holds 6 AA or 2 EN-EL9 Batteries
• Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally
• About 1840 shots if using 2 EN-EL9 batteries
• Increases functionality and convenience

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Customer Reviews

OPTEKA Battery Grip for the NIKON D5000
I did a lot of research before I purchased this item, however; there were no reviews on it as it relates to the D5000. The only thing I could ever find is the manufacturer claiming that it fits the D5000 or someone elses review of it for a different camera (D40/D60.)

I'm just getting back into the SLR frame of mind for photo's and I knew a battery grip was one thing I wanted. The lack of a NIKON grip for the D5000 nearly kept me from purchasing the camera but the D5000 was really a great entry into the dslr arena, so I bought it and the OPTEKA battery grip.

The OPTEKA grip does fit the NIKON D5000 but it's not a perfect fit. The "tray" that the bottom of the camera is nestled in when they go together is just "slightly" larger than the bottom of the camera. A person who isn't a camera entheuiast probably wouldn't notice and from a small distance it's not noticable but things like this usually bother me! Don't get me wrong, it's not a loose fit, the grip fits tight and there is no slop, it's just that the small raised lip around the top edge of the grip is "slightly" larger then the bottom of the camera! It's not really an issue but consumers need to know this because this may bother some people! The outer demensions of the grip are virtually identical to the outer demensions of the camera and the look and finish of the grip are pretty much spot on!

When you hold it, it feels similar to the D5000. It appears to have a similar build quaiity to the camera body. It doesn't add any significant weight to the camera except for you now have two batteries instead of one. This product also comes with a battery cradle that holds six double A batteries so if you get in a pinch you can buy new batteries virtually anywhere! I havn't tried this out yet!

I was also worried about taking off the cameras battery door to install the grip but that was very easy, it just snapped right out! They even have a slot in the grip for you to put the battery door in so you don't lose it!

Installation was a breeze. You just gently remove the camera battery door (instructions come with grip) and slide the electronic contacts (male) into the battery receptacle (female.) Then you turn a thumbwheel that turns a bolt (1/4") that screws into the area on the bottom of the camera where you usually attach a tripod and you're done. It's a tight solid fit and it all feels like one piece! The grip also has an area on the bottom of it where you can attach a tripod (1/4".) It all feels very good in my hands!

After about a month of use I highly recommend this product for anyone who has a D5000. Overall the benefits of this product far outweigh the fact that it may actually have been produced and intended for a "slightly" larger camera. It is a wonderful product that I am very happy with and it adds to my enjoyment of my D5000.

I can't comment on the vertical shutter release as I personally have no interest in this feature as of yet.

fit..............................9 of 10
looks.........................10 of 10
ease of assembally.......10 of 10
operational value.........10 of 10 (don't have to change betteries as often.)
value for the $..........10 of 10 (if NIKON made one it would cost much more.)

hope this helps someone.

sincerely..... Mike R.

Great for D40, D40x, and D60 when used with a heavy lens
I must say that I am quite happy with this item. It fits well onto my D40, the finish is excellent, and it gives the camera a whole new "personality". I have the Sigma 18-200mm lens, which is much bigger and heavier than the 18-55mm kit lens. This makes the camera more awkward as the center of gravity is now different. This causes my wrist to tilt forward instead of keeping the camera balanced. I have an ongoing issue with my wrist, due to a prior injury, and noticed that with the heavier lens the camera had to be gripped in a way that was a bit painful to me. With this battery grip I am able to grip the camera much better! The weight of the batteries in the bottom of the grip plus the change in the center of gravity makes it much easier for me to hold the camera properly.

I do not like the vertical shutter function at all, but I blame this on the D40 itself and not the grip. Hey, at least Opteka tried, it just doesn't work well for me. I had issues with getting the shutter to release, but I have had the same issue with the wireless remote so I don't blame the grip for this.

The option of using AA batteries with this grip was important to me as well, as I like the flexibility of having multiple power options.

Here are my rankings (1-10):

Appearance: (8)- Certainly gives the D40 a much different, more pleasing and professional look.

Fit and finish: (8)- The "crackle" finish is perfect, and even in bright sunlight looks exactly like the finish on the D40. The color is slightly off; it's slightly lighter in color than the D40. It is not a HUGE difference, but it is detectable. My grip fit slightly crooked, with the right side a few millimeters lower than the left side. Again, this was very minor but detectable.

Ease of installation: (9)- Very simple, the hardest part was taking off the battery door (I didn't want to break it) but this is a D40 issue, not the battery grip issue. The grip fit into the battery compartment and attached to the tripod mount perfectly. I would have preferred some better markings on the cartridge that holds the two batteries, but they fit well and the cartridge slid into the grip with ease.

Ease of use: (9)- The vertical shutter button is not an easy feature to use, but this is more the fault of the D40 than the battery grip. Once the grip is in place it feel like a natural extension of the camera.

Comfort: (7)- The grip feels good in my hand, although I can feel the vertical shutter button on my palm, which is minor annoyance to me.

Value: (7)- For a $100 item I would like to have seen a charger included for charging both batteries at once. I feel that a lot of the cost was for the vertical shutter option, which I won't use often, if at all.

Overall: (8)- Overall this is a very good item and I would recommend it for someone who wants longer life between battery charges as well as the flexibility to use AA batteries. I would also highly recommend this product for users who have a heavy lens on the D40 as it makes the camera much easier to hold properly. I would not suggest this item exclusively for the vertical shutter feature as it doesn't work very well, although this is a D40 issue and not an issue of the battery grip.



Works great on my D40 !
This puppy works great with my Nikon D40 , it fits perfectly and looks great on the D40 . Comes with 2 batteries it also has a normal battery adapter if you need to use store boughts to get by...

I have a 55-200mm Lens and with the battery grip it has a nice feel and loads of battery life.

The side (portrait ) button only works in conjunction with the infrared sensor , so while it does work .. its not like the main button....

The grip slides in nice and matches the D40.

Opteka External Flash Battery Pack for Canon 580EX, 580EX II, 550EX, 540EZ, MR-14EX, & MT-24EX Speedlite Flash Units

The Opteka external flash power pack reduces flash recycling time by 60-75%, and allows for longer flash operation. Powered by 6 AA batteries and includes a padded carry case with velcro closure.

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-FLASH-BATT-CAN

Features

• External power source for higher flash capacity
• Reduces recycle time by 60-75%
• Powered by 6 AA batteries (not included)
• Includes padded carry case
• Dimensions: 2.71" X 6.22" X 0.98" (W X H X D) Weight: 6 oz (without batteries)

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Customer Reviews

Not Bad At ALL!
being someone who's used the Canon version of this battery pack, i have to say that this product is very, very good. i shot a 4 hour event with this battery pack, and one 580EXII, and got over 500 shots with it, at varying ISOs, with absolutely no problem, no slowdown, and no having to change batteries! 500 shots! crazy!

to be fair, the canon product is much more 'solid' feeling, and will probably last longer, but for the price you really can't go wrong.

differences:
-the canon battery pack holds 8 batteries, and this one holds 6.
-unless i'm wrong, the battery pack doesn't 'kick in' until the batteries in the battery pack become necessary. on the canon product, the small red light goes on every time you fire the flash. with this one, the light doesn't come on until the battery pack becomes necessary for the recycle. i don't know if this is supposed to happen, but it does, and that's fine with me.

i like the belt clip with the velcro pouch, and how much lighter this one is than the canon one. remember, that's because it has 2 less batteries. for half the price of the canon one, i really, really recommend this product. hope this helps. [...]
You Get What You Pay For
I thought to myself, why spend $150 for a Canon flash power pack when I can get this one for $50. I'll tell you why. "If you buy something on sale that ends up breaking after one use, you haven't saved a dime". In fact, if you end buying that $150 product anyway, you've actually wasted $50.

That was my experience with this battery pack. As noted by the other reviews, this pack "feels cheap", like if you dropped it the wrong way, it would crack. I thought to myself, if perhaps I babied it, I could probably get a couple years of use out of it. Boy was I wrong. At this point, I would have been satisfied with a couple of months use. After one photo session, a wedding, this pack would no longer latch with batteries in it. It latches fine without batteries, but for some reason the pack doesn't operate without batteries. LOL.

If you still choose to buy this product, understand that you are buying a disposable product, and you may dispose of if sooner than you think. If you're a professional or a serious amateur, you know that manufacturers like Canon and Nikon make a ton of money marking up their products a lot more than they should; but you take solace in the fact that you'll never have to buy that product again. This is not that type of product. If you buy this product, you are trying to get lucky, and unfortunately my luck wasn't so good.

Why give it 2 stars instead of 1, you ask? I try to give credit where credit is due. When this pack was working, it did exactly what it was supposed to do and enabled me to capture the shots I needed to get. If you only photograph weddings outdoors on sunny days in the summer, a battery pack for your flash is non-essential, but if you shoot indoors and occasionally use a flash, you need a flash battery pack to keep up with the moments that would otherwise be missed or turn out underexposed.
Excellent price to value ratio
I used my recent purchase of an Opteka External Flash Battery Pack for the first time on an event with very low light. Most of the pictures were taken on a dance floor where I shot over 400 photos with my Canon 580EX II flash. I never had to change batteries and there is still power left in the unit. It recharges the flash immediately and I had not a single situation where the flash wasn't firing because the photos were take too fast after each other like I experienced without the unit in the past. I am very satisfied with the purchase and the price of less than 60 Dollars compared to the Canon unit with over 140 Dollars is just right.

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release with Charger, 2 LP-E5 Batteries (3600 mAh Total), Wireless Remote, Cleaning Kit, & Mini Tripod From Opteka

Opteka BG-RXS Battery Grip
Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E5. Opteka is one of the world's leading producers 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! Holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 LP-E5 batteries. This provides a very 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 XSI and T1i (450D & 500D) SLRs only.

This package also includes:
AC/DC 110/220V Rapid Charger
The slim, lightweight, and stylishly designed mini rapid charger plugs directly in to your wall outlet and charges your digital camera or camcorder batteries in approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Its unique flat pin, foldable design allows easy storage and makes it the most compact battery charger on the market. The kit includes a universal 110 to 240V AC power source, plus a European plug for worldwide usage and a car adapter for charging while driving.

The Opteka RC-4 Remote Control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. This miniature infrared transmitter operates at ranges of up to 5m/16.4 ft., and may also be used to activate mirror-lock and bulb-shutter functions.

2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries for maximum shooting time.
The high-capacity Opteka LP-E5 rechargeable lithium-ion 1800mAh battery is a replacement for Canon LP-E5 (LPE5) Battery. It features lithium technology, which ensures maximum battery life and maximum power. It also features no memory effect that lets you recharge partially drained batteries without reducing performance.
Tabletop Tripod
Cleaning Kit

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1969 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-GRIP-LPE5-BAT-CHARG-XSI
• Dimensions: 2.20 pounds

Features

• Opteka RC-4 Remote Control, Rapid Charger, 2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries, Cleaning Kit, Tripod included
• Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontal
• Buttons for AE lock, AF point selector, aperture value, shutter, and mail dial
• Increases functionality and convenience
• 1 Year Warranty

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Customer Reviews

Great Value
As everyone else has said, the battery grip fits great. I actually prefer the shutter release on this to the one on my T1i Camera. The camera feels so much better in hand with this on as well, it gives a place for my pinky finger to rest and with a larger lens (like my 18-200 or 70-300) it evens out the weight a bit more. The Batteries just last, over 1000 photos with average flash usage so far. I have not yet run them all the way down before charging. Love having Two Chargers now so I can charge both batteries at once. Have used the car adapter with this one a couple of times even to make sure my spare battery was topped off. The Remote works as expected, gives you more distance than a Cable Release, but you have to be within angular range of the sensor.
Worth the money
I was a bit skeptical about the price of this package, but I am very glad I took the leap of faith. This would have been a huge expense if I had purchased a higher name brand individually. I have run all of the components through testing and they all pass with flying colors!
Battery Pack Review
I bought the Battery Pack to use for a wedding. Really wanting to be able to shoot a lot of vertical shots. The battery pack looks professional, I got lots of compliments. Easy to put on the camera and take off. I found some issues with taking time to refresh after I had been shooting for about 4 hours solid. Not as great as I wanted. Overall I recommend this product even with it's limitations. The pricing and delivery were great.

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera

Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E6. Opteka is one of the world's leading producers 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-5DMKII holds 6 AA or 2 LP-E 6batteries. 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 5D Mark II Digital SLR only.

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: BG-5DMKII

Features

• Holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 LP-E6 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
• 1 Year Opteka Warranty

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Customer Reviews

Good Product
Recently purchased it for my 5D Mark II and works great. Got up to 2 hours of video record time with the 2 batteries. One Major flaw though is that the camera doesn't read the product and cant measure how much battery is left.

Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera with 2 LP-E6 Batteries (4000 mAh Total)

Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E6. Opteka is one of the world's leading producers 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-5DMKII holds 6 AA or 2 LP-E 6batteries. 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 5D Mark II Digital SLR only. This package includes 2 LP-E6 2000 mAh Batteries for Maximum shooting time.

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-5DMKII-GRIP-2LPE6-KIT

Features

• 2 Equivalent Ultra-High Capacity 2000 mAh LP-E6 Batteries included
• Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontal
• Buttons for AE lock, AF point selector, aperture value, shutter, and mail dial
• Increases functionality and convenience
• 1 Year Opteka Warranty