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 NB-2LH 900 mAh Batteries!

Product Details

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

Features

• 2 Replacement 900 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 good alternative to the Canon BGE3
I've holded off my own review because I wanted to test it out first.
After testing it for 3 weeks, I would have to say its a pretty good product for its price.
- The battery that comes with it are 2x900mAh making it a total of 1800mAh.
- Using just 1 battery to power the camera and grip is similar to the original battery. 300-400 shots. It's not the flimsy battery unlike the first one that's included.
- The Grip feels nice. There was a small part of the rubber in the grip that was not sticking properly but it was easily fixed.
- The Dial and the shutter button does feel different than the one in the camera BUT it hasn't stopped me from taking pictures. There is still a distinct feel when you have focus locked.
- The delivery was good enough it arrived on the monday after july 4. It was supposed to arrive in july 4 but that's a holiday.

Overall - If you're in a tight budget this is a good deal for hobbyists.

Great value for the price
I bought this several weeks ago and only got to use it for about an hour. My buddy, Tiny, who is a professional photographer, borrowed it to check it out. I have not seen it since. Today he asked if he could keep it and could I get another one for myself. He did several photo shoots with it including a day-long photo shoot and absolutely loves it. He is known for turning the camera sideways so I know the trigger buttons got a workout. I am a bargain shopper and for the price and performance, this can't be beat.

Poor internal connections?
I had pretty good luck for a month or two with this, the look and feel is no doubt similar to the authentic Canon product. Others have gone so far as to say the had "friends" who claimed it was made in the same factory and sold under an unknown name...

However, I had the same issues others have had, I would start to compose a shot, and as I depressed the shutter button, nothing would happen. Power went off. Kind of frustrating. Batteries were fine, so I came to the conclusion that the internal contacts and connections must be where the "value" is.

I have nobody else to blame but myself, I thought I was getting a good deal. I'll be buying the Canon grip soon, I did like the feel of the grip on my XT. If you buy this and it lasts, congratulations. Beware, it's not much of a bargain if you only get two months of use out of it.