Originally posted by jatrax I will go the other way, I've tried grips and they just don't work for me. The extra weight cancels out any battery increase. I do shoot about half portrait but find turning the camera works for me. YMMV
I agree. I'm okay with the weight, but I find the grip makes the camera overly large and unwieldy; hard to carry, hard to fit into a pack, etc.
Out in the field, where I could benefit from the extra battery most, the grip is a lot more troublesome than carrying even three extra batteries.
Also, I keep an Arca type plate on my camera and use a carry clip and my tripod, etc., are all set-up to accept same. I do not like the grip+plate combo.
YMMV. I can see how with a different shooting style the grip could be a benefit, especially a more studio style environment.
Finally, while I've been on the "it's great to have the AA option for emergencies" bandwagon for years now, I have never, ever had such "emergency" arise!