Canon BG E1

22 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Battery (14)
Portability (7)
Lens (4)
Value for money (4)
Energy (4)

Negative
Viewfinder (1)
Flash (1)
Memory (1)
Design (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the energy efficiency and value for money. The lens and portability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the screen and build quality, while there are some less positive comments about the memory and viewfinder.

battery, portability, lens, value for money, energy

flash, design, viewfinder, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon BG E1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Canon BG E1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of the Canon BG E1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

battery, portability, usability, energy, lens

memory, flash

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Leonard Foster (amazon.com)

Works like a champ

I use this unit EVERY time I shoot. It makes a good handhold as well as a lifesaver in putting two batteries available to double the normal life span. Being a professional photographer these are very important qualities. This unit matches all...

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review by: icebreakers (pricegrabber.com)

great product from Canon

I bought the grip almost the same time as my Camera. The best thing it does is to give some extra weight to the otherwise light camera! Makes it look more professional. Then it makes camera handling very easy and FIRM. Use of two batteries at a time...

Very nice grip ; two batteries so more power, can also use one battery, camera can easily stand on a table top

NONE

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review by: aungkthu (pricegrabber.com)

Great tool for extended power

Very good grip for rebel digital and price is reasonable. Well recommended to have it if you are power shooter. Can hold two batteries and that you will not run out for the whole wedding.

Good grip for the price.

None

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review by: victorxian (pricegrabber.com)

Canon BG-E1 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel Digital Camera

Double battery capacity. Balance the telescope lens very well with its extra weight. The only complaint is the color. It looks weird with a silver camera body attached to it.

extra power

black appearance doesn't go well with Digital Rebel silver body.

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review by: Michael Horn (amazon.com)

Portrait Photographers - this is your ticket

Purchased over 18 months ago - the BGE-1 Battery grip has become a permanent fixture on my Digital Rebel. The ability to power the Digital Rebel with a second battery gives me the insurance I need to NEVER look at the power bar at any event I shoot....

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: Chase B. Heger (amazon.com)

Great accesory

This grip is fantastic. It gives your digi reb all the bulk that it was missing out of the box. The vertical shutter release are quite useful, in fact, I wish i would have bought my camera with the grip because it is difficult to retrain yourself to...

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review by: joelkirzner (pricegrabber.com)

Canon BG-E1 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel Digital Camera

I am definitely pleased with this battery grip purchase. It adds stability and battery life to the awesome digital rebel. It also adds some weight, but nothing too burdensome. The extra controls on the grip (shutter release, aperture dial etc.) when...

Excellent add-on accessory for the Digital Rebel...

Adds some pretty decent weight to the camera.

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review by: pdwillson (pricegrabber.com)

Canon BG-E1 Battery Grip for EOS Digital Rebel Digital Camera

Besides the "strengths" I noted (better balance, longer shooting time, larger gripping area for large hands), the grip also adds a more professional "look" to the Rebel. I plan to start a part-time photography business and "looks" do matter to a...

Adds shooting time with use of dual batteries - Adds weight and balance, especially when using longer zoom lens - Adds more "gripping" area (I have large hands)

None that come to mind.

Feb, 2005

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Consumer review by: Chris Goguen (amazon.com)

Good item if you need your batteries last longer.

I love this grip. As a professional photographer I often shoot for long hours and carry chargers to keep my batteries full. I got this and it has extended the time I need to break to recharge which makes my clients happy. If your a professional or need...

Dec, 2004

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