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Joby GP2 D1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras with Bubble Level

The Joby GP2-D1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod is designed for Digital SLR Cameras and it comes with a bubble to help you level your picture.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great travel tripod!
I love this little guy! I take it with me everywhere I take my Nikon D5000! It’s a quick way to stabilize your camera in a hurry without lugging around a full size tripod.

1 Star Make sure your camera isn’t too heavy!
We purchased this tripod for out Nikon D5000 fitted with a 18-200mm lens. The weight of the lens was too heavy for this particular tripod, causing the entire camera/tripod unit to keel over. Luckily, we tested it out on a table top at home rather than out in the field. We did not notice any weight/lens restriction in the packaging or amazon description which might have warned us about this.

5 Stars Great tripod. Make sure you choose the right one for your type of camera.
I don’t agree with the negative review about this tripod, because the wrong size was chosen by the buyer. There are different sizes of Gorillapods for different sizes of cameras and lenses. This one is specified for smaller cameras, and for that purpose it works great (at least for me it does). My advice: before you buy andy Gorillapod, check on Joby’s website which one’s right for the type of camera and lens you have, and then you can come back to buy it cheaper @ Amazon.

3 Stars Strong enough for a DLSR my ACE!!
Sorry, but this is a joke. Please don’t label something DSLR capable when it’s barely strong enough to hold a super zoom camera.

Maybe I got a poor copy, but if I didn’t, don’t expect much out of yours.

I LOVE the idea, I have other Gorillapods for standard size cameras and they are exceptional. I LOVE the quick release and the level that comes standard.

This thing can’t hold my canon 5d mark II with a tiny 50mm lens.

Sorry, but that’s disappointing!

I’m not returning it because it works well for so many other things.

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Canon LC E6 Battery Charger for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR

Compatible with the Canon LP-E6 Battery Pack

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High Capacity LP E6 Replacement Lithium Ion Battery With Charger for Canon Digital SLR EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera

This battey will not show time indicating on your LCD monitor. This battery does not charge with your original charger, you must charge this battery with the charger included in this package

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars shipped timely, doesn’t support battery level indication in Canon 5D mark II
Works just fine, except that this isn’t compatible with my Canon 5D Mark II’s battery indicator. There must be a chip that Canon puts in their battery so that the camera can read the charge level or something. So, I don’t really know when I’m getting low on battery with this one. However, it is much more affordable than the Camera battery, and this is working just fine as a backup battery.

4 Stars es una buena opcion para emergencias

La compre no confiando mucho, pero por el precio en el momento no tenia mas opcion, es buena dura lo suficiente para q carge la que trae la camara, lo malo que tiene es que la camara no te dice cuanto le queda ni nada de eso, la usas hasta q sola se apaga!! pero me salvo la vida en mas de una ocacion.

4 Stars You’d be a fool (or rich) not to buy two of these…
PROS

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1. Beyond Inexpensive…

2. Works Wonderfully!!

3. Impeccable battery life for the price

4. Works as a back up battery charger (it’s supposed to charge the ‘genuine’ canon LP-E6)<--will I ever test it to find out? Only if I have to...

CONS

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1. Doesn’t communicate with the camera –> A. no battery meter to tell you how much power is left / B. you can’t use the ‘battery memory’ options…(i.e. – the camera won’t remember the battery and how much charge is left should you pull it out and reuse it later) <--see your manual if you don't know what I'm talking about here.

2. You can’t use the standard battery charger…it will ruin the battery.

Conclusion

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Please read the title of this review again…

Yeah, I mean it…this battery really packs some good power. I mean, it really performs equally to the LP-E6. So you loose the convenience of knowing how much charge you have left. Not a big deal, just charge before you go and pack a spare…

Better yet, buy two of these batteries, compared to buying the genuine ones..you’ll be able to afford the generic battery grip – that’s where this battery shines…(in pairs)

(Zeikos ZE-CBG5DII Battery Grip for Canon 5D II) <-- be sure to check out my review of the battery grip...

I don’t mind not knowing how much power I have left as long as I know I have a ton of power. It’s kind of like having a broken fuel gauge on your car. Just fill up regularly (recharge) and keep track of your miles (power consumption) you’ll never have a problem…I haven’t yet.

I’m thinking of getting four, I’ll never run out of power!!

(I would have given 5 stars if this battery communicated with the camera) <--P.S. -- buy this item from BargainCell, you won't be disappointed in their service.

4 Stars It works!
O.K., you can’t find the Canon LP-E6 for your 5D Mark II without getting hosed big time by the supplier. This 7.2V 1800mAh Li-ion battery will do the trick until Canon gets its act together.

It appears well-made and identical to the Canon LP-E6. It powers the 5D Mark II nicely. That said, you should know:

1. DO NOT use the Canon charger–it will ruin the battery. Use the included charger. I labeled my battery AND charger so there will be no mix-up with the batteries.

Battery comes without a charge, but charges quickly. They recommend letting the light go green for two hours before first use.

2. Since there is no internal microchip, you can’t check the power level of the battery in the field–not even on the camera’s top LCD panel!

That said, the battery only costs [...] bucks as opposed to being gouged for $[...] plus, and it doubles the 5D Mark II’s already impressive capacity in the field.

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Canon BG E6 Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR

The EG-E6 Battery Grip is dedicated strictly to the EOS 5D Mark II, and permits one or two LP-E6 battery packs to be installed. With two packs, the battery life is doubled, compared to using a single LP-E6 pack in-camera. Especially for extended use of the EOS 5D Mark II’s movie mode or Live View, the BG-E6 is an outstanding accessory. The BG-E6 provides full vertical shooting controls, which can be independently turned on or off as the photographer desires.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great Item but pricey and not compatible to other models
This is not necessarily a must have but if you are going to be doing alot of shooting and don’t want to replace batteries too often then it is best to get this expansion slot. I own the original Canon EOS 5D and was disappointed that those batteries nor the grip would work on the new 5D Mark II. It is ideal for holding the camera in portrait (sideways) as it provides an extra shutter release and rotating wheel. This is a good buy if you think you need it. I removed 1 star because it is a little pricey and you will also need to buy an extra battery which is also pricey since Canon doesn’t like to keep compatibility with older models.

4 Stars The Canon BG-EG Battery Grip
I’m primarily a wedding shooter and as such I lug around usually at least two camera bodies and various lenses on top of that; so one would think that adding extra weight wouldn’t be the first thing that I’d prioritize? Yet, that is one of the primary reasons that I add the battery grip to at least one of my bodies. Why? The extra weight actually balances the camera better in your hands when you have one of the heavier lenses on, like the 70-200/2.8 IS wedding workhorse telephoto lens. Thus it’s easier to take a photo that is crisp and sharp, even thought the net weight is actually more than without.

Of course the battery grip also adds the an extra set of the most essential buttons, conveniently located when you shoot vertical. And shooting vertically I do in probably easily 75% or more of all the shots in a day’s work. But what about the extra battery and the added battery life? Yes, of course there is that, but for me personally that isn’t one of the top two for getting this particular accessory. Having said that, of course it’s convenient not to have to worry about swapping batteries as often as with out or having to shut down the camera to preserve power and risk missing an awesome shot.

The only drawback for me, is that although I’ve never had it come loose or anything like that, the actual mounting feels a bit flimsy for an accessory of this magnitude. Maybe I am biased as I’m used to shooting the 1D series and thus of course used to the battery grip being part of the camera body. Still I feel that it should feel more solid than it does now. One thing worth pointing out is that as you take off the original battery compartment door, it fits into a slot on the actual grip before the whole thing inserts into the camera, thus if you’re in the field and for some reason decide that you want to take off the grip, the original door is right there ready to be re-fastened in its place.

All in all I’d easily recommend this accessory to anyone serious about their shooting, especially with telephoto lenses on.

5 Stars Great Unit
The unit is top quality. It’s sturdy and well made. On the 5D it also really helps me handle the 28-300mm L series lens. Of course having 2 batteries also extents the time between recharging batteries.

4 Stars Expensive but necessary…
i bought this when there weren’t any knockoff battery grips. if i buy another 5d II in the future, i’m probably getting a plastic knockoff grip for my 2nd camera.

the way i shoot, i HAVE to have a battery grip. i don’t mind turning my wrist, but the time it saves me later straightening out all of my pictures makes it well worth it. plus, who can’t use the extra battery life?

other than that, everything works exactly how it’s supposed to. the grip matches up perfectly with the 5d mk II’s body and stays tight/looks great. every once in a while i’ll set it on my lap and accidentally take a few pictures or accidentally hit the shutter button while reviewing pictures…but all user error.

i rated this a 4 because it’s a little expensive. granted, i paid $300 for mine and now you can get them almost 20% cheaper than that. if you can’t afford it or don’t want to…read reviews, you’ll see there are some very good 3rd party plastic grips for the 5d II and decide for yourself if it’s worth the extra $160 or not.

-Adam

5 Stars Grip o rama
it is effective, right size and full of features for when you hold the camera in 90 degree angle. you almost don’t lose any immediate functionality. i love it

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Canon LP E6 Battery Pack for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR

Every camera purchase should include a purchase of an extra battery. Imagine you’re touring the countryside and you run out of power. You’re at a party and your battery runs out. Keep your spare battery around to make sure you’ve got replaceable power. Keep it charged at all times so the LP-E6 can take over. LC-E6 Charger is not included with battery purchase. 3-Way Positioning – upright, portrait and landscape Scanner Type – Flatbed Max. Document Size – 8.5 x 11.7 In the box – Document Kit – Film Adapter Unit, Film Guide (for 35mm film strip), Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM, Warranty Card USB Cable System Requirements – Windows Vista/XP/2000 or Mac OS X v10.2.8 to v10.5×3 Unit Dimensions – 16.1 W x 1.8 H x 11.5 D; Weight – 4.6 lbs Manufacturer’s toll-free technical phone support plus 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Price and Power
This Battery has lasted longer than my previous batteries for my other dslr which was the bp-511 and I had used it for about 3 hours shooting video before i had to switch

5 Stars Good in Quality
I bought this production a month ago. After charging, I found this battery pack is really worth to owning for its good quality.

5 Stars Great battery
No complaints here. Works just like the normal battery from Canon. A bit pricey, but after reading reviews of leaking issues with generic brands, I figured an extra $15-20 was worth my expensive camera.

5 Stars Great Battery at a Great Price
Great Battery.. keeps a good long charge when shooting pictures or video. I’m a wedding videographer and we recently switched from Shooting from Canon’s A1’s to shooting all 5D Video. Might sound crazy but its awesome! I can usually shoot video all day with only two of these battery’s with no need to recharge. Every once in a while I’ll need to use the recharged one, but usually I’m good with just two cycles.

Oh.. and there are a lot of bad reviews on these batteries because Amazon used to charge a way to much for these batteries, but the price has come down now and they are a great deal!

4 Stars Expensive model-specific battery but does the job well
The battery itself is pretty amazing – not only have I gotten over 1500 RAW photos off of one battery with some intermittent videos and was fine. I bought a second battery to put in the Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip for Canon 5D Mark II Digital SLR and how I can literally shoot for days straight without bringing a charger. What the truly awesome part is that I can view battery status in the LCD including shutter clicks.

What’s bothersome is that with every new camera, there’s a new battery. I’m sure that with each new camera, there’s unique power requirements. However, one of the things that bothers me is as consumers and as an industry, that we’re not doing what we can in order to reduce the amount of waste and allow reuse between camera models. When the 5D Mark II, demand was high and supply was low, and it led to price gouging. I’m sure that when the Canon 7D comes out that it will have a unique battery as well… it’s just frustrating.

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