Originally posted by dillpicklemom Gotcha. That was a great explanation. Now....do I want the vertical grip??!! That is my next problem!
Are you buying from a local store or online? If you're lucky enough to be able to buy from a local store then try the camera out in the store with and without the grip. For me, I like having the grip as my hands spill over the bottom of the body alone. I also do a bit of portrait oriented shots and having the shutter release on the grip is much more comfortable.
But, not everyone likes or wants the added weight of the grip. I guess the upside is that if you buy the grip and then decide later you don't want it you can sell it for near the original price as long as you haven't abused it.