Product Description

The Zeikos Power grip for the Canon 50D/40D is the perfect solution for doubling your shooting time. It holds either 2 BP511 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable batteries or 6 AA batteries. It has a vertical firing release with a lock and dramatically improves stability. It has a 1 year warranty.

Product Details

• Brand: Zeikos
• Model: ZE-CBG50
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 5.50" w x 4.40" l, .80 pounds

Features

• Professional high quality battery grip for Canon EOS 50D & 40D
• Effectively doubling your shooting time
• Holds 2 BP511 Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
• Complete with holder for 6 AA Batteries
• Vertical firing release with lock

Customer Reviews

Just like the Canon OEM BG-E2N Battery Grip except for price
I must confess, that I am one of those Canon OEM snobs. I always purchase the Canon product, so everything matches perfectly. Both visually and as far as function. I am often asked for lens, camera, and accesory advice by friends and in online chat forums.

And I always say that its better to by the Canon grip, because of the higher build quality, the feel, and how it looks attached to your camera.

I have three Canon BG-E2N Battery Grips (20D, 40D, 50D,), but my Canon 20D did'nt have a grip on it. I purchased the Flashpoint battery grip since it was so cheap, and my 20D was just sitting around gathering dust.

The build quality of this grip is awesome! It looks exactly like the Canon grip, and has all the same buttons and features. The faux leather on the grip is much softer than the Canon, and want slip in your hands as easily.

Very well constructed, snug fit, grip feels great, and the price is the icing on the cake. It comes with an AA battery tray adapter just like the Canon, and is handy when you run out of power. Looks like it came from Canon.

The setup of the shutter release and other buttons is ergonomical and feels good. It also doubles your shooting time. Give you a stable feeling when using big heavy "L" lenses. And the vertical shutter button allows you to take vertical portraits much easier and more comfortably.

I'm still a Canon OEM snob, but will have to consider this companies products.

Outstanding product
The Zeikos ZE-CBG50 battery grip (sometimes referred to as Flashpoint?) is an excellent alternative to the Canon battery grip that is priced $100 higher. While I haven't seen the Canon BG-E2N grip, my guess is that the major difference between the Zeikos and the Canon is that the Canon has a weather seal around the battery door (The new E2N model claims to have it, and I didn't notice any weather seal on the Zeikos . There is a good video review of the Zeikos if you search for ZE-CBG50 - the review [...] and it is syndicated throughout other photography websites. In short, you won't be disappointed with the Zeikos battery grip as it has a shutter release button, a mode dial and the AE-lock and AF selection point buttons. The older model CBG40 did not have the mode dial I believe. It also has a rubber exterior for your hand that is comfortable and is nearly identical to that on the camera.

A good alternative
I've had an Opteka grip for my cameras for some time, but needed another for my new camera and went with the Zeikos (now Flashpoint).

I thought the Opteka was good, but in terms of feel and use, the Zeikos/Flashpoint is much better. Buttons and wheel have a feel almost the same as the 40D itself, the leatherette covering is superior, the batteries load without needing a tray or adapter and it works just as well...and generally cheaper than the Opteka.